Brabyns Preparatory School has today begun a formal consultation with parents, staff and other stakeholders on a proposal to close the Preparatory School at the end of the Summer Term.
This proposal follows a prolonged period of careful review by the School and its Governors in response to a number of challenges facing the independent school sector in recent years. No final decision has been taken and the consultation process will allow the school community to share views before the Governors determine the next steps.
The Governors recognise that this news will be very difficult for pupils, families and staff. Brabyns Preparatory School has been an important part of the local community for many years, and the immediate priority is to support pupils and colleagues with care and sensitivity during the consultation period.
The Nursery, which continues to attract strong interest from families, is not affected by the proposal and is expected to remain open as an important part of the Brabyns community.
Throughout the remainder of the academic year the school will remain focused on providing stability and continuity for its pupils while supporting families and staff through the consultation process.
