"Speaking at a cabinet meeting on Tuesday (9th), Cllr Kangethe said the cost of running two sites put the whole school at risk of closure. Cllr Kengethe said: Budgets, we all know, depend heavily on pupil role numbers. Without taking this action, closure of the school is a risk. Consolidating onto one single site is seen as essential to restoring the financial viability and supporting high quality education which is so much needed."
"It expanded on to its Cannington Road site in 2010 due to an increase in demand for school places. At its peak, it had six classes per year group across its two sites, with both at full capacity. With schools funding based on pupil numbers, the council says the reduction has led to immense financial pressure arising from vacant classes."
"Cllr Kengethe said the school faced a budget deficit of 681,907 this year and that the money it has in its reserves is minimal. She said this meant that running two under-capacity sites is financially unsustainable. Cllr Kengethe said that the Cannington Road site had space for four classes per year group, and that this is sufficient to accommodate all the pupils from the Hewett Road site."
Barking and Dagenham Council has approved closure of Roding Primary School's Hewett Road site because falling pupil numbers made operating two sites financially unsustainable. The school currently occupies Hewett Road and Cannington Road in Becontree, having expanded to Cannington Road in 2010. Peak numbers produced six classes per year group across both sites; current reductions have left vacant classes and created immense funding pressure. The school faces a budget deficit of 681,907 this year with minimal reserves. The Cannington Road site can accommodate four classes per year group and will host all pupils. The school will run breakfast and after school clubs and extended childcare to support affected families.
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