Proposed Expansion of Stopsley High School

APPENDIX A Proposed Expansion of Stopsley High School

Notice is given in accordance with section 19(1) of the Education and Inspections Act 2006 that Luton Borough Council intends to make a prescribed alteration to Stopsley High School (Foundation), St Thomas' Road, Luton, LU2 7UX from 01 September 2015. It is proposed to enlarge the School by the provision of a new building (on the existing school site) with a greater capacity. The current capacity of the School is 990 and the proposed capacity will be 1350. The current number of pupils registered at the School is 986. The current admission number for the School is 198 and the proposed admission number will be 270. The proposals will be implemented by the LA with the approval of the Governing Body. This Notice is an extract from the complete proposal. Copies of the complete proposal can be obtained from Deborah Smith by telephoning 548041 or writing to the Planning & Admissions Team, Children & Learning Department, Luton Borough Council, 4th Floor Unity House, 111 Stuart Street, Luton LU1 5NP. Alternatively, the complete proposal can be viewed at: www.luton.gov.uk/consultation Within four weeks from the date of publication of these proposals, any person may object to, or make comments on, the proposal by sending them to: Mrs Deborah Smith, Planning & Admissions Officer, 4th Floor Unity House, 111 Stuart Street, Luton, LU1 5NP. Signed: Martin Pratt – Corporate Director, Children & Learning Publication Date: 13th January 2013

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Proposals for the expansion of Stopsley High School

These proposals have been published by Luton Borough Council and relate to Stopsley High School, St Thomas’ Road, Luton, LU2 7UX. Stopsley High School is a Foundation School maintained by Luton Borough Council.

Implementation:

The Government has introduced the Priority School Building Programme (PSBP) which will fund the rebuilding of schools in areas where pupil numbers are expanding and school buildings are in poor condition. Stopsley High School has been identified as one of 30 schools in the first phase of this programme.

Under this programme it is proposed that the School should expand from a 990-place high school to a 1350-place school over a five-year period. Under these proposals the School’s admissions number would increase from 198 to 270 at the Year 7 intake point for intakes from September 2015.

Objections & Comments:

Any objections to, or comments on, the proposals should be put in writing and addressed to:

Mrs Deborah Smith Planning & Admissions Officer 4th Floor Unity House 111 Stuart Street Luton, LU1 5NP

The period for comments on, or objections to, the proposals is four weeks from the date of publication. The closing date for objections is therefore 10 February 2013.

Alteration Description:

The size and design of the new school building will be based on a standardised approach but will include:

64 classrooms and teaching spaces (general, design and technology, ICT, sciences, art, music, drama and PE) a large hall separate four court sports hall activity studio dining and social area library resource centre creative and music spaces Special Education Needs provision (replication of existing provision) sufficient space for staff and administration areas.

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Pupils will continue to use the current school building until the new school has been built. The existing building will be demolished when the new school building is in place.

The construction of Stopsley High School will be subject to a competitive tendering process. The building contractor will be appointed by the Department for Education during 2013. The successful contractor will be responsible for undertaking a further public consultation on the design of the school building (involving parents, residents, interested members of the public and statutory bodies) prior to submitting a full planning application.

School Capacity:

The current capacity of Stopsley High School is: 990 The proposed capacity of Stopsley High School is: 1350 The current number of children on roll at Stopsley High School is: 988

Pupils are admitted up to the Published Admission Number, which is currently 198 pupils. Following the enlargement of the school premises, it is proposed to increase the School’s Published Admission Number to 270. This increased Admission Number will apply to Year 7 intakes intake from September 2015.

It is not proposed to change the age range of the school.

Implementation:

The proposals for the expansion of the school premises will be implemented by Luton Borough Council. The implementation of the expansion is dependent on planning permission being granted.

Objectives:

The objective of this proposal is to increase the School’s capacity to enable the Published Admission Number to increase. The proposed expansion is necessary to ensure there are sufficient school places within Luton for the town’s growing pupil population.

Consultation:

All applicable statutory consultation requirements have been complied with.

The following people/organisations were consulted before publication of these proposals:

Governing Body of Stopsley High School Parents of pupils attending Stopsley High School School Staff and their Trade Unions Governing Bodies of Putteridge, Icknield and Ashcroft High Schools. Governing Bodies of St Matthew’s, Bushmead and Stopsley Primary Schools. Parents of pupils attending St Matthew’s, Bushmead and Stopsley Primary schools Luton’s MPs Ward Councillors

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APPENDIX A Residents of St Thomas’ Road, Mixes Hill Road, Sunset Drive, Virginia Close, Clinton Avenue and Acorn Close. School Council at Stopsley High School

All parties listed above were notified of the consultation and were advised to obtain a copy of the consultation document via the Council’s website or by collecting a hard copy of the document from the school office or at the evening information session. Hard copies of the consultation were also available from the Council, on request.

A copy of the consultation document is attached to these proposals (see Appendix 1) together with a report setting out responses to the consultation (see Appendix 2). A public information evening was held at the school on 13th December 2012 where Council Officers, School Staff and Governors were available to answer queries.

The vast majority of those who responded to the consultation welcomed the proposed enlargement.

Project Costs:

On 24 May 2012 the Department for Education confirmed that Stopsley High School would be included in the Priority School Building Programme (PSBP). This programme will fund the cost of these proposals (approximately £15 million).

The cost of rebuilding the Special Educational Needs provision (approximately £150k) will be met from the Council’s allocation of Basic Need Funding.

Need or demand for additional places:

The pupil projections demonstrate that the town has a rising pupil population. There is currently acute pressure on school places in the primary sector. Pupil projections indicate that the secondary population will grow by 2,072 pupils between spring 2012 and September 2018 – this is a 17% growth in pupil numbers within six years.

The pupil projections for Stopsley High School are set out below.

Secondary School Projections 2012-2018 Nov Sep.13 Sep.14 Sep.15 Sep.16 Sep.17 Sep.18 Diff. % 12 2012- Increase 2018 Stopsley 985 1000 1025 1041 1092 1155 1214 232 24% High School

The Council is proposing that the School expand to cater for the growing pupil population in the School’s catchment area and the enlarged number of pupils attending its main feeder schools.

Expansion of Popular & Successful Schools:

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APPENDIX A Luton Borough Council considers that the presumption for the expansion of successful and popular schools applies to these proposals as Stopsley High School is considered to be a popular & successful school as demonstrated by:

 GCSE results have generally been are in line with the national and LA average on main measures in recent years. In the last three years, the percentage of pupils achieving A*-C grades was above both the local and national averages.

 Value added is in line with expectations and has continued to improve over recent years. Value added for the percentage of pupils achieving A*-C grades has been significantly above expectations.

 Results at the school demonstrate improvement over time.

Stopsley High School is popular in terms of parental preference. The school is consistently oversubscribed for the Year 7 intake and year groups are generally full.

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APPENDIX A

APPENDIX 1

Consultation on the Expansion of Stopsley High School

November 2012

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APPENDIX A Introduction

1. This paper sets out the Council’s proposal to enlarge Stopsley High School. It explains the rationale for expansion, details the decision making process and describes how to find out more information.

Background

2. In 2009, all stakeholders were consulted on proposals to expand Stopsley High School and refurbish and enlarge the school buildings to accommodate 1350 pupils. This development was due to be funded by the Government’s Building Schools for the Future (BSF) programme; however, in July 2011 funding was withdrawn for this programme.

Proposals and Rationale

3. The Government has introduced the Priority School Building Programme (PSBP) which will fund the rebuilding of schools in areas where pupil numbers are expanding and school buildings are in poor condition. Stopsley High School has been identified as one of 30 schools in the first phase of this programme.

4. Under this programme it is proposed that the School should expand from a 990-place high school to a 1350-place school over a five-year period. Under these proposals the School’s admissions number would increase from 198 to 270 at the Year 7 intake point for intakes from September 2015. This expansion is necessary to cater for the projected increase in pupil numbers.

5. The pupil projections set out in Table 1 below, demonstrate that the town has a rising pupil population. Forecasts indicate that the secondary population will grow by 2072 pupils between spring 2012 and Sept 2018 – this is a 17% growth in pupil numbers within six years.

Table 1 - Secondary School Projections 2012-2018 Spring Sep.13 Sep.14 Sep.15 Sep.16 Sep.17 Sep.18 Diff. % 12 2012- Increase 2018 Luton 12211 12657 12974 13258 13650 14072 14283 2072 17% Schools - Years 7-11

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6. This increase is being driven by:  an increasing birth rate.  new housing developments on brownfield sites.  inward migration into the town.

7. The pupil projections for Stopsley High School are set out below.

Table 2 - Secondary School Projections 2012-2018 Nov Sep.13 Sep.14 Sep.15 Sep.16 Sep.17 Sep.18 Diff. % 12 2012- Increase 2018 Stopsley 985 1000 1025 1041 1092 1155 1214 232 24% High School

8. The Council is proposing that the School expand to cater for the growing pupil population in the School’s catchment area and the enlarged number of pupils attending its main feeder schools.

Expansion of the School Buildings

9. The funding provided will enable a new school to be built on the existing site. The size and design of the School will be based on a standardised approach but will include:

10. Pupils will continue to use the current school building until the new school has been built. The existing building will be demolished when the new school building is in place.

11. The construction of Stopsley High School will be subject to a competitive tendering process. The building contractor will be appointed by the Department for Education during 2013. The successful contractor will be responsible for undertaking a further public consultation on the design of the school building (involving parents, residents, interested members of the public and statutory bodies) prior to submitting a full planning application.

Decision Making Process

12. This consultation precedes the publication of formal statutory proposals.

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Table 2 – Five statutory stages to Expansion Stage 1 - Consultation All interested parties must be consulted on proposed expansions. Stage 2 – Publication of For each proposal a statutory notice must be Statutory Proposals published in a local newspaper, at the main school entrance(s) and at another other conspicuous place in the area served by the School. Stage 3 - Representation Once proposals are published there follows a 4- week period during which representations (e.g. comments or objections) can be made. Stage 4 – Decision The Council’s Executive considers any representations and decides whether to formally ratify the proposals. Stage 5 - Implementation The proposals must be implemented as published, taking into account any modifications made by the Executive.

How to find out more

14. Please take the time to complete the questionnaire to let us know your views. The closing date for responding to the consultation is noon on 21 December 2012.

15. The best approach to finding out more information is to attend a public information evening on 13 December, between 3-7pm at Stopsley High School.

16. Alternatively, parents can direct their queries to Mrs Johns, Headteacher at Stopsley High School. Prospective parents and local residents can also contact the headteacher to discuss any queries/concerns.

17. If you need to contact the Council, queries should be directed to Deborah Smith, Planning and Admissions Officer (email: [email protected] or telephone: 548041). Deborah will direct your query to the relevant Council officer.

List of Consultees

APPENDIX A APPENDIX 2

Stopsley High School Expansion Proposals November 2012 Top line results

A total of 63 surveys were completed.

What is the postcode of your home address? Please write in the box below 48 respondents gave the post code of their home address 2 live in LU1 34 live in LU2 7 live in LU3 1 lives in LU4, LU7 and MK45 2 live in SG

Are you? Please all that apply 11 (17%) A parent of a pupil attending Stopsley High School 13 (21%) A pupil at Stopsley High School 5 (8%) A prospective parent 8 (13%) A local resident 30 (48%) A member of staff at Stopsley High School or neighbouring school 5 (8%) A governor of Stopsley High School 0 (0%) A governor of a neighbouring school 0 (0%) None of these Other, please specify Parent of child attending Stopsley Primary School

What do you think, in general terms, about increasing the size of the school? Please write in the box below 62 comments were made

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APPENDIX A "I think it is important in order to be able to accommodate the needs of a good education to more in Luton." "I think it is a great idea the school is successful and popular and there is a need for more places in the secondary sector." "If the cohort in the primary sector in our area is increasing, we need to be able to support the community by providing a secondary school that is able to comfortably accept the increase, thereby avoiding the need for students to travel out of the area." "If the building size increases to accommodate 1350 I see no overall problem. I would hope that the plans allow enough space per student, I would be very concerned if spaces were too small for classes of year 11's especially were too small." "It is a brilliant idea. The cost of repairs to the building would out weigh the cost of a new school. It is a sports college and because the regional sports centre will be closed the pupils needs the facilities. It is welcomed by pupils, parents and staff of Stopsley High. The population of children is increasing not decreasing in the area." "It's a necessary procedure, the school is already far too small for it's current numbers and congestion in the corridors is a big problem."

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APPENDIX A "People in the know say that it is needed for the town and the area so I'll bow to their more strategic knowledge but that it must be back with the resources and facilities that will be needed" "It is necessary due to the increasing student numbers. We have to be able to accommodate the students in our catchment area. We have to enlarge for the comfort and safety of our staff and students." "I think it is a long overdue improvement to an overstretched school." "I feel that it is inevitable and is bound to happen especially as it is a good school. I feel that in order for this to be successful the school need the facilities, the space and the on-going support to do this so that the students that attend get the best possible education." "As long as it's big enough and meets all requirements for the students and staff." "As a member of staff I feel it is necessary." "I believe the school needs to increase in size to give parents in the local area more choice as to where they send their children and also because of the increased population within the local area. I would like to see a sixth form also added to the school, as from next year all students need to remain in education for a longer period of time, and I believe the current number of sixth forms within Luton (just 2) in insufficient for the number of children." "I feel the expansion of the school is a positive way forward to support young people who live within the community to enable them to have a positive education." "I am against very large schools in principle, as I have worked in a few which are larger than a thousand pupils and I believe that the potential gains in efficiency, ""flashier"" facilities etc do not outweigh the disadvantages of the danger that pupils will become faceless numbers or statistics rather than individual human beings." "I think it is a good idea especially as some of the school is in need of modernising" "With the expected increase in students in the area it is vital that the school increases in size." "I think that the expansion of the school will be of great benefit to the local areas, especially students with SEN and SCD needs. It will provide local people with jobs and enhance the sense of community that Stopsley has." "I think it is a good and necessary idea given the school is consistently over subscribed, well managed and a great learning environment. Providing extra space is made available. There is no room in the current building." "I think that the school should be increased by size for the amount of new students." "Yes, there needs to be more classrooms and wider corridors to fit the growing number of pupils and make more available access for disabled students." "I think that the expansion of the school is very good, but long overdue. It is a positive idea as long as everybody has a say." "I think that increasing the size of the school will attract more people and make the school more popular" "Increasing the size of the school is great because there will be enough spaces for students" "I think it is a good idea because the school needs more space." "I feel that a new school building will help to accommodate a wider range of students and that new facilities can help improve the standards of education at the school." "Within it's current footprint - fine. Anything bigger I object to. Also anything which significantly increases traffic in the area, particularly given the recent addition to the area of Inspire swimming pool." "No problem with it" 11/16

APPENDIX A "I think that the school does need to be increased in size to accommodate pupils in the future. The building due to its age and size causes difficulties for the school to run at its best." "It is fantastic idea as there are outside buildings at present and the children are getting wet going out to do lessons so having all classrooms in the same building will be better." "I think it is needed to allow the school to reach its potential. The school is bursting at the seams and the building is far from ideal to work in." "If necessary then it needs to be done! Provided the structures and staff are in place to ensure it can cope then I have no objections." "Increasing the size of the school will challenge the school to provide additional teachers to maintain the teaching standards. Is it quantity not quality? Is this an attempt to close nearby schools?" "Fine as long as the quality of teaching is maintained or improved. Teacher / pupil ratios maintained, and sufficient outdoor sports facilities retained. If the new building is to be built on the school playing fields good alternatives need to be provided whilst the build is ongoing." "I think the school is long over due an extension. We are very over crowded and our corridors must be a health and safety issue. There are also ceilings rotting and water pouring in when there is heavy rain. As well as numerous other problems such as a poor heating system, bad ventilation, over heated classrooms in summer and winter alike." "no, the area can not support an increase" "This is a brilliant school, it is only right that more students in the area deserve a chance of the best possible education." "If the number of classrooms and staff is increased accordingly then no problem. If it means class sizes increase from the already overloaded average of 30 pupils then totally unacceptable" "It is a good idea as part from the expansion; it will provide modern facilities for a new era." "I agree with the terms to increase the size of the school. As a member of staff I see first hand how overcrowded the corridors are for the students to access. A new building with the latest technology etc disability access is greatly needed." "I think a general rebuild and modernisation would be a good thing for the school." "I think that it is vital for school and local community to keep Stopsley High School running and ensure that there is enough space to cater more students" "I think that it is necessary" "I don't want my child to be lost in a big school. If it gets too big then she could easily be invisible." "It makes sense to expand a popular, high performing school whose catchment and feeder schools all show increases in school age children. This becomes more pressing given the current uncertainty as to the future viability of Cardinal Newman School because of the school transport cutbacks envisaged in the Council's latest cost saving plans. 1350 is a manageable size, and will be easier in a new set of buildings." "I think it is necessary to meet the educational needs of young people in Luton" "The increase in size of the school is much needed to accommodate the ever increasing number of students wanting to come to the school. Classroom space is already an issue for some departments at the school and being able to accommodate students more comfortably would benefit both student and teacher alike." "ok, but facilities need improve and St Thomas road gets congested" "That's fine as long as children still get the same opportunities to represent their school in sport, drama etc. Maybe two teams could be entered instead of one for lots of 11/17 opportunities"

APPENDIX A "The school needs expanding, there is not enough space within the school as it is. Increasing the size will provide better learning environments for pupils and allow the school to increase the amount of pupils it can educate." "I believe it is a good idea to increase the size of the school in line with projected numbers of students in catchment area." "Much needed and enough space to do it" "An excellent idea." "I have not seen sufficient evidence this is necessary" "I think is a very good idea, because I want my son to go to Stopsley High school, especially that he's playing tennis(at Vauxhall club),and I’ve heard that stopsley's having a very good sports centre, including tennis(which Ashcroft is not having, for ex);and also, my son is now year 6 @ St.mathews school, and the majority of his colleagues r going to Stopsley, and we are living in the middle : Stopsley and Ashcroft, and the reason that I’ve did buy my new house in that area (new buildings, on hart lane),is because I’ve been told that I have the chance to send my son to Stopsley. I'm working as a nurse in Harpenden, and I’ve been told, again, that after Harpenden high schools, Stopsley is the best in that area. You can't blame me 'cos I want the best school for my son. And last, but not least, my niece is in year 7at Stopsley; I know that she and my son are not siblings, but, when at home, they're very close to each other, and they was also colleagues at St.mattews school. I hope that you'll take in consideration my point of view. "Overdue" "I think it is a great idea because more students are able to come to Stopsley and it will make it easier for local residents who don't get a place into Stopsley, to get a place." "I think it is a good idea as long as it’s controllable and the corridors don't get too busy during the time when pupils are moving from lesson to lesson." "I think that it is a good idea because it will rise the population" "It is a good idea as the school now is small for the amount of children and the working spaces are cramped." "I think it will be a good idea because it will raise the population." "I think that it will give other pupils from further out in the catchment area the opportunity to attend this wonderful high school. The catchment area in a way will expand and pupils won't have that worry about whether or not they will get the opportunity to attend Stopsley High School."

Are there any potential issues or concerns you would like to highlight in respect of our plans? Please write in the box below 54 comments were made

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APPENDIX A "The lighting on some of the walkways routes to school might be looked at in terms of making them safer." "No" "I would hope disruption to learning was minimised as much as possible as students will of course be taking public examinations. I would also hope that building work disruption was minimised for the local community. The village area hopefully to be avoided by large trucks etc." "None." "Congestion is corridors and dining area." "Size/condition of current buildings. Are these plans thought through for a town wide solution incorporating the growth of the Barnfield Federation and collaborating with them or in opposition and in competition with their aims?"

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APPENDIX A "We need a bigger school but we still need a lot of land around the school to accommodate the students during sports and at break times." "I am particularly concerned that parts of the current building which are in good order, or indeed new (such as the Drama Block) may be demolished to make way for a unit build. I am also concerned that the diagrams show an amalgam - lacking any form of character or personality. Schools need to have their own characteristics which are often in the fabric of the building as well as the staff and students. There seems little sympathy with the arts - no stage - the new studio space is clinical, and disproportionate. I should like to have a voice when it comes to the design of the space in which I work. We had that with BSF - and put a lot of thought into what a future school should look like. I should hate for all that work and deliberation to be scrapped and for us to be steamrollered into a warehouse of a school with little thought for its occupants." "The space that the school has in regards to corridors, the size of the classrooms and the classes that are going to be taught. The specialist facilities that are currently available such as science labs are great (as in most classes are taught in a lab) but if the labs are substituted for classrooms then the students are not going to have the hands on experiences that help them learn as regularly. Also the sports facilities at the moment exist on other sites we need something for our children to be able to use on site to get the most of their lessons." "No" "The road outside the school needs to be improved to allow better facilities for parents to drop off and collect children and to allow for the safety of the students arriving at school each day." "No" "Access to the site is a big concern - both during the building phase and when the new school has opened, given the increased numbers of pupils." "How will a new build affect the school?" "Stopsley has a family atmosphere where students and staff know each other well; plans to expand it will need to be carefully thought through to maintain this ethos. The school will need additional staff, classroom space and equipment to help maintain the high standard of teaching that is in place." "NO" "see previous comments" "The plans must ensure that the environment is safeguarded for the school's neighbours." "No" "Car Access and the front of the school has been an issue and I can see that with the increase of students this may become greater." "St Thomas’s Road and Stopsley village cannot cope with school time traffic as it is so something would need to be done" "No." "The school having to 'lease' back a building and the cost to the tax payers plus ongoing costs. PFI/BSF schools facility management costs are excessive and not value for money. I understand Stopsley High School is a sold building that would benefit from a refurbishment at an affordable cost to the tax payer, less disruption to students and the local community." "I am still slightly unsure of how this will affect our lessons and examinations during the building process, if there will be any effect at all." "Traffic Large development out of keeping with the rest of the area" "Concerned that the Mixes Hill Rd entrance will become the main entrance. Also that new building will cause flooding in Mixes Hill Rd to homes as this happened when school was built." 11/20

APPENDIX A "traffic and disruption to current pupils" "What green space will be available to the children during the build and what sports facilities will be available to them in the meantime?" "The traffic increase because of 300 new children would bring Stopsley to a standstill for hours each evening. There are already too many cars at 3.00pm in Stopsley." "No, the land available is large enough. Behaviour of students at the school is never a problem." "In respect to the SCD building it is important that this department becomes apart of the school to help the inclusion and accessibility for staff and pupils. The current building attached on the outside has out grown its current use." "Parking can be an issue and drop off areas used by parents are a major problem at the moment so unless this is looked at it could pose a problem." "Ensure that subject specific facilities are suited to cater for the increasing demands and are suitable to enhance and support the learning environment." "Where is the prospective location of the new build?" "Access by car - St Thomas Road can get v busy - may need to make it restricted parking at key hours of the day to ensure traffic flow actually flows." "Traffic congestion on the road to the school need to be minimised and the build need to be completed for when my daughters starts school there in Sep-14!" "What facilities and initiatives are in place to maintain safety in and around school?" "No" "Nope" "The school will be too big to really care for the students especially the quiet ones. Little ones will be more frightened of going to a big school." "Traffic in the area in which the children need to get to school" "Access along St Thomas' Road is already unacceptable with residence parking roadside and the speed bumps so how will the increase in traffic, both public and construction traffic cope?" "Traffic may be an issue during school runs - need better roads to link Old Bedford Road area and also car parking facilities." "Parking may become an issue as a bigger school would mean more staff. Also traffic congestion at the start and end of the school day is bad, and at times dangerous, therefore this should be considered." "The school building would need enlarging. Traffic dropping off students to the sixth form that drive to the gate of Stopsley should be restricted to prevent accidents." "No" "No" "No" "No" "What is other budget?" "It might be crowded" "No" "I have no concerns" "Something should be done about the lunch queue because everyday there are massive queues and there should be more of the boxes where you scan your finger and put your money in."

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Do you have any other comments? Please write in the box below 33 comments were received "More drama would be great :-)" "no" "No" "I am in full favour of the proposed plans to build a new school to accommodate an increasing number of students." "If we do not take care of the children and their educational needs then what happens in the future???" "We need a new and bigger school to enhance the existing learning environment for our students and meet the needs of our community. We have always had strong leadership and dedicated staff so together with a new build this can only help to strengthen the ethos of the school." "Talk to the staff and students - listen to what is needed. What looks good on paper is often impractical when you fill the building with people." "The number of facilities for further education within the town need to be increased. Parking and access to the school is difficult due to parked vehicles along the road and also the overgrown trees on Bradgers hill hinder safe access. A drop off area needs to be made across the road perhaps on the old entrance to the sports centre, and the trees on Bradgers Hill need to be cut back to improve safe access." "I think it is a positive step forward for the school, young people, community and school staff to be able to have a new school building." "None." "The only other solution to the pressure on school places is the building of a secondary school on a new site. There are no obvious sites that do not present access or transport problems." "No" "Stopsley is oversubscribed at the moment which highlights the fact that it is a popular school gaining students excellent results. It seems only fair that the school should expand to allow more students to benefit Stopsley life." "When would the new build be finished and in use by staff and children?" "No." "It is important that the staff members comments on the new building are seriously considered as they are the ones who have the working knowledge of what is really required each day to run a successful, environmental friendly atmosphere for pupils/staff/community to be a part of." "no" "No, this is a good plan for the school, pupils, parents and for the town." "No" "Are the correct resources being applied? How will government and local austerity measures disrupt potential future budgets in the next decade? Is there a guarantee this will be fixed and not cut in reactive measures to changing financial criteria?" "no" "No" "No" "No" "The West hall is too close to the music department which distracts people in exams so the halls shouldn't be near music."

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APPENDIX A "Get on with the expansion" "The increase in school size is part of a project to rebuild the school and provide a 21st century learning environment for Luton learners. This is a very positive step for Luton." "I have seen schools in different parts of the UK that are in a shocking state and in desperate need of rebuilding.....and Stopsley High School are included in the 'priority' schools building programme. Explanations are required." "Care and development of the path and old road down Bradgers Hill, particularly when it is icy and the problem of residents driving fast at students." "No" "It needs to be done." "No" "No"

Are you? Please one box only 17 (28%) Male 43 (70%) Female 1 (2%) Prefer not to say

Which age group do you belong to? Please one box only 13 (21%) under 18 17 (28%) 35 - 44 0 (0%) 65 and over 0 (0%) 18 - 24 16 (26%) 45 - 54 1 (2%) Prefer not to say 10 (16%) 25 - 34 4 (7%) 55 - 64

Which of the following groups best describes you? Please one box only 50 White/White British 0 (0%) Chinese (82%) 0 (0%) Mixed 0 (0%) Other 7 (11%) Asian/Asian British 2 (3%) Prefer not to say 2 (3%) Black/Black British Other, please specify 0 (0%)

Do you consider yourself to have a disability? Please one box only 1 (2%) Yes 55 (95%) No 2 (3%) Prefer not to say

Michele Marvin Senior Consultation Officer 21 December 2012

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