Elmbridge Education Provision Assessment 2011

Produced in partnership by Elmbridge Borough Council and Surrey County Council

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Elmbridge Borough Council

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Address: Planning Policy Team, Elmbridge Borough Council,

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Surrey County Council

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Address: County Hall, Penrhyn Road, Kingston upon Thames, London KT1 2DN

Website: www.surreycc.gov.uk elmbridge Important Notice - Disclaimer

In relation to the information contained within this report, the Council makes the following disclaimer without prejudice:

The Education Provision Assessment (EPA) forms part of the evidence base for the preparation and delivery of the Core Strategy, part of the Local Development Framework, in particular Policy CS16: Social and Community Infrastructure. It represents a 'snapshot' in time. The EPA is an evidence base that demonstrates that education need can be met within the spatial framework set out in the Core Strategy (Policy CS1) and that sufficient land is available. It does not allocate sites and does not mean that the Council will grant planning permission and/or support proposals on those sites where potential capacity for school expansion is identified. All proposals will be considered against the the relevant national and local planning policies and other material considerations that may apply. Independent schools have been involved with the project from the outset and Surrey County Council as the Local Education Authority have represented state schools within the Borough. However, the assessment has not been subject to formal consultation with schools. The assessment is not intended to be definitive but to provide an indication of those existing school sites where the potential for expansion to accommodate additional school places exists (in terms of land capacity) focusing on those within the urban areas. It represents the first stage in the sequential approach to identifying suitable locations for school expansion. However, there may be instances whereby the County Council consider that expansion of schools within the Green Belt would offer the most appropriate solution to addressing need. This has been reflected within the assessment acknowledging that this does not accord with the spatial framework set out in the Core Strategy and that any proposal would need to be considered against the policies within the Core Strategy and Planning Policy Guidance note 2: Green Belts, and exceptional circumstances would need to be demonstrated. The EPA provides a framework for developing a long-term, comprehensive strategy for education planning in Elmbridge and helps to assess individual proposals as they come forward. The Council will continue to work closely with the County Council, in consultation with schools, to ensure that the need for education can be accommodated and planned for in the most sustainable way. The site assessments have been undertaken with reference to indicative government space guidelines and site suitability alone. It is fully acknowledged that in taking this work forward a number of other factors relevant to the education planning process will need to be taken into account in refining choices about the most appropriate locations for the provision of additional school places. The information detailed in the site assessment forms and accompanying maps is based on the best and most up-to-date information available at the time the assessment was carried out. There may be some omission/inaccuracies, for which neither Council accepts liability. It is therefore important to note that any future proposals will continue to be assessed on their own merits at the time of the planning application rather than on information contained within the assessment. elmbridge Executive Summary 1 1 Introduction 2 Context 2 Purpose 3 2 Approach and Methodology 5 State education provision 5 Independent education provision 8 Sequential approach 10 Education provision outside of the Borough 11 Partnership approach 11 3 Primary education provision in Elmbridge 12 Walton-on-Thames and Hersham 14 Weybridge 17 East and West Molesey 20 Thames Ditton, Long Ditton, Hinchley Wood and Weston Green 23 Cobham, Oxshott, Stoke D'Abernon and Downside 26 Esher and Claygate 29 4 Secondary education provision in Elmbridge 32 Existing secondary provision 32 Need for additional state secondary provision identified in Surrey EOPAC 33 elmbridge Potential capacity to meet future need for state secondary provision 33 Future independent provision 34 5 Education provision in adjoining areas 35 Primary provision in adjoining areas 35 Secondary provision in adjoining areas 39 6 Next steps 45 Appendix 1:Copy of Core Strategy policy CS16: Social and Community Infrastructure 46 Appendix 2: Individual Site Assessments by Settlement Area 52 Appendix 3: Independent Schools - Information Request Sheet 153 Appendix 4: Map of borough-wide education provision 155 elmbridge Executive Summary

.1 The purpose of this education assessment is to ensure that there is sufficient land available in Elmbridge to accommodate the education needs identified in the Surrey Education Organisation Policies and Context (EOPAC) 2010-19 within the spatial framework of the Core Strategy.

.2 It provides an initial assessment of the potential options for accommodating the projected increased demand for state school places in Elmbridge on land already in education use, focusing on the urban areas. It aims to provide a range of options as to where expansion may be possible solely taking account of recommended space guidelines and the suitability of the site. It represents the first stage in the process for developing the action plan as set out in Core Strategy Policy CS16: Social and Community Infrastructure. It takes account of education provision and identified need in adjoining areas as well as any specific plans for expansion, and the role of independent schools.

.3 It has been prepared in partnership with Surrey County Council, as the Local Education Authority, and engaged with other key stakeholders from the independent sector.

.4 The assessment is not intended to be definitive about the future capacity of schools, and where development should take place, however, it can provide an overview of where potential capacity may exist and form the basis of further feasibility work. It is intended as a first step and to provide sound evidence to support the Core Strategy demonstrating that overall the need for education in the Borough can be met on existing school sites within the urban areas.

.5 Surrey County Council will undertake further work in due course to produce a long-term 1 expansion strategy for Surrey schools and in doing so will need to take account of a wide range of factors including parental choice, diversity and accessibility etc all of which influence the choice of options as to where school expansion should take place to provide the most sustainable solution that best meets the education needs of the Borough.

.6 The report is structured as follows: elmbridge .7 Part 1 of the report sets out the background and purpose of the assessment. Part 2 sets out approach taken to the assessment, both for state and independent schools. Part 3 of the report relates to primary education provision in Elmbridge. It provides a general overview of existing provision and the need for additional provision. It then goes on to look at existing primary provision, future need and how this could be accommodated on a settlement area basis. This was considered appropriate given that demand for primary places is focused at a local level with children generally attending schools within the settlement in which they live.

.8 Part 4 relates to secondary education provision in Elmbridge and provides a general overview of existing provision, future need and how this could be accommodated. The nature of secondary school provision means that travel distances are greater and therefore it was considered appropriate to assess the potential capacity to accommodate future need at a borough-wide level.

.9 Part 5 of the report looks at both primary and secondary education provision in adjoining borough’s/districts where these may have a role in meeting need within Elmbridge. Finally, Part 6 of the report sets out the next steps. 1 Introduction

1.1 The Elmbridge Education Provision Assessment is a key document that will support the delivery of sufficient land to accommodate the education needs of an increase in pupils arising from new development and increasing birth rates. It will help to ensure that education is provided in the most sustainable locations across the Borough, and as close as possible to the population it is intended to serve. It draws specifically on information on the need for education in Elmbridge and the surrounding areas identified in the Surrey Education Organisation Policies and Context (EOPAC) 2010-2019 (1)as well as education strategies produced by adjoining boroughs/districts. The document has been prepared by Elmbridge Borough Council, in partnership with Surrey County Council and in consultation with independent schools.

1.2 The assessment will provide important evidence to support the Core Strategy(2), part of the Council’s Local Development Framework (LDF), demonstrating how the delivery of education facilities can meet projected need. Context

National & Regional

1.3 Local infrastructure provision is a key element of the spatial planning approach as outlined in Planning Policy Statement 12 (PPS12) - Local Spatial Planning(3), with the LDF playing a key role in co-ordinating the level of infrastructure and services in a local area to ensure that it meets current and future demands in amount and distribution.

2 1.4 In order to achieve this, Local Planning Authorities are required to set out within their core strategies the infrastructure that is needed to support the level of development being proposed within their LDF. PPS12 clearly states that this should not be a wish list of infrastructure provision that does not have a reasonable chance of being delivered. The infrastructure planning process needs to identify not only the infrastructure that is required but also the cost, phasing, how it will be funded and who is responsible for delivery.

1.5 Since the formation of the Coalition Government in May 2010 a series of changes to both the planning and education systems have been announced. Despite these changes, the Council remains confident that the underlying approach to planning for infrastructure remains appropriate.

1.6 Although it is the Government's intention to abolish regional strategies, at present these currently form part of the statutory development plan until the Localism Bill achieves Royal Assent. The South East Plan includes a number of policies relating to education and infrastructure (4).

County

1.7 Additional development and increasing birth rates, is putting significant pressure on schools in Elmbridge. The Surrey EOPAC(5) identifies a need for additional forms of entry to be provided in Elmbridge at both primary and secondary school level. Whilst the document provides an assessment of need it does not set out a strategy for addressing this.

1 Surrey Education Organisation Policies and Context 2010-2019 - www.surreycc.gov.uk 2 Elmbridge Core Strategy: Proposed Submission 2010 – www.elmbridge.gov.uk/planning/policy 3 Planning Policy Statement 12: Local Spatial Planning – www.communities.gov.uk 4 South East Plan Policy S3: Education and Skills, S6: Community Infrastructure 5 Surrey Education Organisation Plan 2010-2019 – www.surreycc.gov.uk elmbridge 1.8 Elmbridge also adjoins the London borough’s of Kingston and Richmond both of which have identified a need for additional primary and secondary school places over the next 10 years. Both boroughs have produced and consulted upon expansion strategies for primary schools. Kingston has also consulted on secondary school expansion and Richmond has also begun this process.

Local

1.9 In accordance with PPS12, the Elmbridge Core Strategy sets out the need for additional school places in the area identified in the Surrey EOPAC. The number of additional forms of entry needed is set out within the development schedules for each settlement area. In addition, specific attention is given to schools within policy CS16 – Social and Community Infrastructure and also within the contingency planning section (Appendix 1). This sets out a process to ensure the provision of sufficient and sustainable education facilities to meet the level of need identified in the Surrey EOPAC. The Spatial Strategy set out in Policy CS1 provides the framework within which education facilities should be delivered.

1.10 The provision of additional education facilities is key to the delivery of sustainable communities that need social infrastructure to support additional development.

1.11 The Council has prepared an Infrastructure Delivery Plan and Schedule (6) which provides an assessment of the key infrastructure needs including education within the Borough and outlines gaps in provision, the cost of delivery, phasing, how it will be funded and who is responsible for delivery. An Infrastructure Planning Group (IPG) comprising representatives of partner organisations has been set up to monitor and coordinate infrastructure provision. Purpose 3

1.12 The purpose of this Education Provision Assessment is to ensure that there is sufficient land available in Elmbridge to accommodate the education needs identified in the Surrey EOPAC within the spatial framework of the Core Strategy.

1.13 It provides an initial assessment of the potential options that should be given further, more detailed, consideration for accommodating the projected increased demand for state elmbridge school places in Elmbridge on land already in education use, focusing on the urban areas. It aims to provide a range of options as to where expansion may be possible solely taking account of recommended space guidelines and the suitability of the site. It represents the first stage in the process for developing the action plan as set out in Core Strategy Policy CS16: Social and Community Infrastructure. It takes account of education provision and identified need in adjoining areas as well as any specific plans for expansion, and the role of independent schools.

1.14 It has been prepared in partnership with Surrey County Council, as the Local Education Authority, and engaged with other key stakeholders from the independent sector.

1.15 The assessment is not intended to be definitive about the future capacity of schools, and where development should take place, however, it can provide an overview of where potential capacity may exist and form the basis of further feasibility work. It is intended as a first step and to provide sound evidence to support the Core Strategy demonstrating that overall the need for education in the Borough can be met on existing school sites within the urban areas.

6 Elmbridge Infrastructure Delivery Plan - www.elmbridge.gov.uk/planning/policy 1.16 Surrey County Council will undertake further work in due course to produce a long-term expansion strategy for Surrey schools and in doing so will need to take account of a wide range of factors including parental choice, diversity and accessibility etc all of which influence the choice of options as to where school expansion should take place to provide the most sustainable solution that best meets the education needs of the Borough.

4 elmbridge 2 Approach and Methodology

2.1 The assessment focuses on the provision of education for children between the ages of 4 to 16. It does not take account of nursery provision for those under the age of 4 or education provision post-16 although reference is made to these in some of the site assessments where information is available. In order to build a comprehensive picture of existing and future education provision in the Borough, an assessment of both state and independent education facilities has been undertaken. A significant number of children in the Borough attend independent schools, rising to 50% in some areas. Current economic uncertainties could lead to an increased demand for state places, although currently investment in independent schools appears to be continuing through the recession. State education provision

Types of state school

2.2 In England all children between the ages of 4 (admission can be in the term before pupil becomes 5) and 16 are entitled to a free place at a state school. There are four main types of school accommodating different age ranges:

Infant – Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 (Ages 4 – 7) Junior – Years 3 to 6 (Ages 7 – 11) Primary – Reception to Year 6 (Ages 4– 11) Secondary – Years 7 – 11 (Ages 11 – 16)

2.3 There are four main types of state school that all receive funding from local authorities: 5

Community schools – are run by the local authority who employ the staff, own the land and buildings and decide which admissions criteria to use Foundation and Trust schools – are run by their own governing body, which employs staff and sets the admissions criteria. Land and buildings are usually owned by the governing body or a charitable foundation. Trust schools are a type of foundation school

which forms a charitable trust with an outside partner. elmbridge Voluntary-aided schools – are mainly religious or ‘faith’ schools, although anyone can apply for a place. The governing body employs the staff and sets the admissions criteria. Land ( excluding playing fields, generally owned by the local authority) and buildings are normally owned by a charitable foundation, often a religious organisation. The governing body contributes to building and maintenance costs. Voluntary-controlled schools – are similar to voluntary-aided schools, but are run by the local authority who employ the staff and set the admissions criteria. Land (excluding playing fields, generally owned by the local authority) and buildings are normally owned by a charity, often a religious organisation, which also appoints some of the members of the governing body.

2.4 Within the state school system there are a number of schools with particular characteristics. Of particular relevance are grammar schools , who select all or most of their pupils on academic ability. Whilst there are no grammar schools located within Elmbridge, there are a number located within the adjoining Borough of Kingston. Entry to these schools is highly competitive and many people move to the local area to gain access to them. Stages of the assessment

2.5 This assessment has identified all state infant, junior, primary and secondary schools within Elmbridge in all sectors by settlement area. This part of the assessment comprised the following steps:

Step 1 – Set out the need for primary education provision at local settlement level Step 2 – Set out the need for secondary education provision at borough-wide level Step 3 - Audit the existing provision of places and sites in state education at primary and secondary level on a ‘school by school’ basis. This includes a site description, planning history summary, and information on school type and sector, site and building areas, Published Admission Numbers (PAN), forms of entry, and total pupil numbers. Step 4 – Provide commentary on a ‘school by school’ basis of the potential options for permanent expansion to accommodate an increase in pupil numbers Step 5 - Produce a settlement area summary for primary schools setting out existing provision and indicating the overall potential to provide for anticipated growth in pupil numbers. Step 6 – Produce a borough-wide summary for secondary schools setting out existing provision and indicating the overall potential to provide for anticipated growth in pupil numbers(7).

2.6 Details of the individual site assessments are included in Appendix 2 and summaries within sections 3 and 4.

Identifying the need for future state education provision in Elmbridge 6 2.7 The present provision and uptake of state maintained school places and future need for school places in Elmbridge and the rest of Surrey is set out in the Surrey EOPAC which is reviewed on an annual basis(8).

2.8 Planning for school places is based on probabilities not certainties and while projections may be derived from sound calculations they come without guarantees. The system of re-projecting annually allows the County Council to build in new factors as they arise and so further refine future estimates.

2.9 The Surrey EOPAC states the current pupil numbers and school place numbers in each maintained school within the Borough, and sets out projections for how pupil numbers are likely to change and what general changes in school organisation and the Published Admission Number (PAN) are needed to meet the changing pupil population.

2.10 In September 2009, across Surrey in many school planning areas the number of applications for primary places has been greater than the number of places available. There has been additional demand for places above the forecast numbers in several areas. Some of this may be attributable to the recession and a reduced number of people having the finances to fund private education.

2.11 Further details of the methodology for predicting education need can be found in the Surrey EOPAC.

7 All references to the capacity of schools to expand to accommodate an increase in pupil numbers relate to expansion within the existing sites areas unless otherwise stated 8 Surrey Education Organisation Plan 2010-2019 – www.surreycc.gov.uk elmbridge Conducting individual site assessments

2.12 In conducting the individual site assessments, use was made of the Council’s GIS system, web resources such as google maps and google street, individual school websites, Ofsted reports, the Surrey EOPAC and education strategies of adjoining borough’s. It should be noted that this was predominantly a desk-based study and it was not possible to conduct detailed site visits within the time available.

Assessing future capacity to meet anticipated growth in pupil numbers

2.13 As a starting point in making judgements of the potential future capacity of state schools to accommodate an increase in pupil numbers regard has been had to the Department for Education and Skills Building Bulletin 98: Briefing Framework for Secondary School Project and Building Bulletin 99: Briefing Framework for Primary School Projects (9). These documents set out key formulae for determining guideline minimum site areas for different types and sizes of school. The guidelines are not definitive and provide for flexibility. The intention is not to set any constraints to innovation and it is acknowledged that there may be instances where it is appropriate to exceed them. However, the guidelines provide a robust and simple basis for a broad capacity based assessment in order to provide an indication of where there may be scope to expand schools. The guidelines also include formulae for schools located on constrained sites.

2.14 In addition, regard has been had to the following principles as set out in the Surrey EOPAC:

Primary-age issues 7

a) Where possible, planned PAN will be multiples of 30 (where this is not possible, multiples of 15 will be preferred)

b) In making new arrangements in the primary phase, the County Council will aim to open and/or maintain 4-11 primary schools in preference to infant, junior or first schools (subject

to (c) immediately below). However, the County Council will have regard to existing local elmbridge arrangements and seek to avoid leaving existing schools without links on which they have previously depended

c) Especially in more rural areas, the County Council will consider the desirability of separate infant provisions feeding into a joint junior provision where this reduces transport needs for young children. We will consider sympathetically arrangements that manage small local provisions within a single institutional framework under a single governing body and head teacher.

d) All present primary school provision is co-educational, and the County Council anticipates that future arrangements will conform to this pattern.

(e) The County Council aims to have PAN numbers for primary, junior or infant schools not less than 30 or greater than 150.

(f) The County Council will avoid arrangements that involve large admission intakes outside the common admission points at reception and the start of Key Stage 2.

9 Department for Education and Skills Building Bulletin 99: Briefing Framework for Primary School Projects and Building Bulletin 98: Briefing Framework for Secondary School Projects - www.teachernet.gov.uk/ (g) Some infant schools regularly feed into a junior or primary school (more than 50% of the infant Year 2 go on to the Year 3). In the event of the departure of either headteacher, the County Council will, prior to the governing body appointing a new headteacher, consider the possibility of future closer links between the schools. Initially, this would entail discussion with both governing bodies, and with the governing body of any other school that is closely involved. In appropriate circumstances this would lead to the amalgamation into a single primary school, or 'hard' federation of the two schools under a single governing body, usually with the expectation of the schools amalgamating in due course.

Secondary-age issues

a) PAN for secondary schools will not normally be less than 150 or greater than 360

b) Planned PANs for secondary schools will normally be multiples of 30

c) The great majority of current Surrey secondary school provision is co-educational and the County Council expects any new provision to conform to this pattern.

d) In making new arrangements in the secondary phase, the County Council will aim to maintain 11-16 secondary schools in preference to other models of provision unless either (i) the new provision is continuing from a successful and thriving sixth form arrangement, or (ii) the college sector is unable to offer appropriate provision to that area, or (iii) the provision is made on an agreed basis with other local schools and FE providers. 8 2.15 In order to determine the number of forms of entry for state schools a class size of 30 pupils has been assumed and total pupil numbers calculated accordingly. There are 3 year groups in an infant school, 4 in a junior school, 7 in a primary school and 5 (excluding sixth form) in a secondary school.

2.16 For ease of reference, the options for expansion have been grouped into sites within the urban area and expansion of facilities within existing school sites in the Green Belt (see section 'Sequential Approach). Further to this, it should be noted that some options will be mutually exclusive whilst others will rely on the reorganisation and/or expansion of other schools within the settlement. It is important to remember that this assessment represents the first stage of the process and seeks to demonstrate that, overall , need can be met within the urban area. Further work will be necessary to determine the most appropriate locations for expansion to ensure that it addresses need where it arises and to take account of other factors in the education planning process such as parental choice, diversity, accessibility of provision etc. Independent education provision

Types of independent school

2.17 Whilst independent schools accommodate the same age ranges as state schools the terminology differs as follow:

Pre-preparatory – corresponds to infant stage in state schools but can often also incorporate nursery provision from age 2 elmbridge Preparatory or Junior – corresponds to junior stage in state schools and generally accommodate children until the age of 11, although some schools still retain a more traditional approach and accommodate children until the age of 13. Pre-prep schools are often attached to specific junior schools and thus would correspond to the primary stage in the state school system. Senior schools – generally corresponds to secondary stage in state schools although some boys schools still have the traditional age of entry at 13.

2.18 In addition, there are some schools which offer education all the way through from age 2 to 16 although these are usually in separate departments or separate schools under the same management.

2.19 For the purpose of this assessment and for simplicity the corresponding state school type indicated above has been used when referring to the different types of independent schools.

2.20 Independent schools set their own admissions criteria and curriculum. They are funded by fees paid by parents and income from investments. Some have charitable status.

Stages of the assessment

2.21 A slightly different approach was adopted to the assessment of independent schools. The assessment identified all independent pre-preparatory, preparatory and senior schools by settlement area. This part of the assessment comprised the following steps.

Step 1 - Audit the existing provision of places and sites in providing independent education at primary and secondary school level on a ‘school by school’ basis. This includes a site description, planning history summary, and information on school type and sector, site 9 and building areas and total pupil numbers(10). Step 2 - Identify any planning proposals for expansion (qualitative and quantitative) Step 3 - Assess when development is likely to take place Step 4 – Produce a settlement area summary for primary provision and borough-wide summary for secondary provision setting out existing provision and any plans for expansion to accommodate an increase in pupil numbers. elmbridge

2.22 Details of the individual site assessments can be found in Appendix 2 and summaries in sections 3 and 4.

Conducting individual site assessments

2.23 In conducting the individual site assessments, use was made of the Council’s GIS system, web resources such as google maps and google street, individual school websites, Ofsted reports, information from the Independent Schools Council (ISC), recent planning applications, and/or any information provided by the schools themselves. It should be noted that this was predominantly a desk-based study and it was not possible to conduct detailed site visits within the time available.

10 Data on PAN and/or forms of entry is not readily available for independent schools Future plans for expansion

2.24 To gain a better understanding of independent education provision within the Borough a letter, including a questionnaire and plan of the school boundary, was sent to all independent schools. The letter requested information relating to the schools existing capacity, where its pupils travel from and any plans for future expansion to accommodate an increase in pupil numbers or otherwise. A copy of the letter and questionnaire can be found in Appendix 3. 9 responses were received from a total of 17 independent schools located in the Borough and this information has been used to inform the individual site assessments. Sequential approach

2.25 The assessment aims to demonstrate that sufficient land is available for education and that future need can be met on land within the urban area in accordance with the Spatial Strategy set out in Policy CS1 of the Core Strategy.

2.26 The Core Strategy also includes a contingency plan for infrastructure and services should it not be possible to accommodate new development within the urban area. It makes a commitment to work in partnership with infrastructure providers in order that any land requirements necessary to support their delivery are secured and allocated. It sets out a sequential approach for the identification of sites of which the key stages are set out below:

Other previously developed sites within the urban area which are less sustainable, but can be made more accessible to the community for which they are intended to serve, through the adoption of travel plans which include measures to provide convenient and (11) 10 attractive routes/ services for walking, cycling, and the use of public transport . Very exceptionally, limited development of open space within the urban area may be acceptable if the Council considers that the benefits delivered to the community by the proposal, outweigh the loss of open space, and that compensatory qualitative improvements to open spaces, sports and recreational facilities are secured and the highest amount of public access achieved. Any proposal will be assessed against PPG17-Planning for open space, sport and recreation.

2.27 The contingency plan does not include development within the Green Belt as part of the sequential approach. However, national planning policy (Planning Policy Guidance (PPG) note: 2 - Green Belts (12)) acknowledges that in exceptional circumstances there may be limited instances where there is a particular justification to allow development.

2.28 The assessment represents the first stage in the sequential assessment of sites and focuses on the potential for expansion of facilities on existing school sites within the urban areas. However, Surrey County Council has to take account of a wide range of factors when planning for education, and there may be instances where they consider that appropriate options for expansion to include existing facilities located within the Green Belt. Whilst there may be scope for expansion on these sites, this would not be in accordance with the Council's spatial strategy which seeks to focus development in the urban areas and would need to be considered against PPG2: Green Belts. This states that any development within the Green Belt is inappropriate unless exceptional circumstances can be demonstrated. Therefore whilst the focus of this study is to demonstrate that education needs can be accommodated within the urban area on existing sites, in order to provide a comprehensive picture of future options and

11 including sites not in education use 12 PPG2: Green Belts - www.communities.gov.uk elmbridge take account of the range of factors that the County must consider when planning for future education needs, reference has also been made to those sites within the Green Belt where the County consider expansion could potentially be appropriate and justified.

2.29 Discussions with the County and correspondence with independent schools have also indicated that there are a number of sites where they would like consideration to be given to allocating existing school sites as Major Developed Sites within the Green Belt. These comments are noted by the Council and further consideration will be given to this in relation to all schools located within the Green Belt when addressing the allocation of sites in the future. Education provision outside of the Borough

2.30 Education provision and pupil attendance do not respect local planning authority boundaries. Therefore, whilst the assessment focuses in detail on schools within Elmbridge it also takes account of state and independent schools located outside of the Borough boundary where it is considered that these would have a role in meeting the education need of residents. Whilst detailed site assessments have not been undertaken for these schools reference has been made to relevant strategies and consideration has been given to school type and sector, existing PAN numbers, total pupil numbers and any suggested or known expansion plans. Further details can be found in section 5. Partnership approach

2.31 The Council has produced this assessment in partnership with Surrey County Council, and has engaged with other key stakeholders from the independent sector. This has helped to ensure a joined-up and robust approach. 11 2.32 Head teachers of independent schools have been given the opportunity to become involved at the outset of the assessment, so that they could help shape the approach taken, providing expertise and knowledge on the capacity of independent schools, where pupils come from and any future redevelopment plans. elmbridge 3 Primary education provision in Elmbridge

Overview of existing primary provision

3.1 There are 28 state schools covering the primary age range in Elmbridge of which there are 8 infant schools, 5 junior schools and 15 primary schools. These cover a range of sectors with 9 voluntary aided, 3 voluntary-controlled, 15 community schools and 1 academy. In addition, there are 17 independent schools offering education in this age range. See plan of all schools within Elmbridge in Appendix 4.

Overview of the need for additional state primary provision and capacity for accommodating this

3.2 The Surrey EOPAC sets out the need for additional state primary provision across Surrey. In Elmbridge, births fluctuated around 1500 for some years, reaching a low point in 2001. Since 2001 there has been a steady increase in births, increasing to over 1700 in 2007. In 2006, the birth rate had increased by over 310 since 2001 (an increase of around 21%). Births are predicted to increase based on Office for National Statistics population estimates and projected fertility rates. This is consistent with additional housing built. This increase in births will lead to a continuously increasing number of children starting school for the foreseeable future.

3.3 In terms of local provision, all areas in Elmbridge are projected to experience a shortfall in places over the next ten years. Walton and Hersham is expected to have the greatest need for additional provision, followed by, in order: Weybridge, Dittons and Weston Green, the Moleseys; Cobham and Oxshott, and Esher.

12 3.4 Overall, the Surrey EOPAC projects that the increased birth rate is likely to lead to a need for 5 additional forms of entry of primary places in the next 3 years. If the birth rate continues to increase as projected, a further 4 forms of entry will be needed to accommodate the extra pupils by 2019.

3.5 In assessing the projected future need for primary education and the capacity of existing schools to accommodate this, a settlement area approach has been adopted. This follows the approach used in the Core Strategy and Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (SHLAA) (13). This is appropriate for primary schools due to the local nature of demand and provision. Some areas have been amalgamated to better reflect the education planning areas adopted by the County.

3.6 Overall the assessment demonstrates that the need for primary education provision can be met on existing schools sites within the urban area in accordance with the Council's spatial strategy.

Overview of future independent provision

3.7 There is a total of 17 independent schools offering primary age education in Elmbridge. Of these, 9 responded to the Council's independent schools survey. From the information provided it is evident that most children live within the Borough or in adjoining boroughs. A number of the larger schools offering education all the way through are located on large sites within the Green Belt and have requested that the sites be allocated as major developed sites to enable them to better meet their education needs in future. Whilst the other schools did not

13 SHLAA - www.elmbridge.gov.uk/planning/policy elmbridge have any plans for expansion involving an increase in pupil numbers a few had plans to update and improve facilities in the near future. Further detail of this is given within the following sections.

13 elmbridge Walton-on-Thames and Hersham

14 elmbridge Existing primary provision

3.8 Given the close proximity of Hersham and Walton on Thames, the County Council plans provision for school places in these settlements as one planning area and schools in both settlements are likely to take a proportion of pupils from either area. There are currently 3 state primary schools (5 forms of entry, 150 places), 2 infant schools (6 forms of entry, 180 places), and 1 junior school (4 forms of entry, 120 places) in the Walton on Thames and Hersham area (Table 1). There are also 3 small independent primary schools and 1 independent school offering education all the way through (Table 1).

Name of school Total School School PAN Forms Total site Type Sector of no. of area entry pupils (ha)

Walton Oak 4.21 Primary Community 260 420

Grovelands Infant School 1.85 Infant Community 390 270

Ashley Church of England 2.68 Primary Voluntary 130 210 Primary School Aided

Burhill Community Infant 1.8 Infant Community 390 270

Bell Farm Junior School 2.58 Junior Community 4120 480 Cardinal Newman Catholic 0.78 Primary Voluntary 260 420 15 Primary School Aided

Danesfield Manor 0.38 Primary Independent -- 136

Westward Preparatory 0.16 Primary Independent -- 146

(14) 8.36 Primary Independent -- 370

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Notre Dame 8.73 Primary Independent -- 750 /Secondary

Table 1

Need for additional state primary provision identified in Surrey EOPAC

3.9 The Surrey EOPAC predicts a shortfall of primary school places in Walton on Thames and Hersham over the next 10 years. Walton on Thames and Hersham is the education planning area identified as having the greatest and most urgent need for additional provision. Policies CS3 and CS5 of the Elmbridge Core Strategy anticipates the provision of an additional 2-3 forms of entry at primary school level by 2014.

14 Age range 4-13 years Potential capacity to meet future need for state primary provision

3.10 Ashley Church of England Primary School has recently been permanently expanded from 1 form of entry to 2 forms of entry (30 to 60 places). This will help to meet the identified need for primary places in the area. However, a further 2 forms of entry are likely to be required across Walton on Thames and Hersham by 2014 to meet projected need. Taking into account site capacity and suitability alone, the individual site assessments undertaken suggest that there would appear to be scope to accommodate this on existing school sites within the urban areas. Furthemore, the Surrey EOPAC indicates that there is some existing capacity at Grovelands Infant School and Bell Farm Junior School. Possible options for permanent expansion could include:

Options involving the expansion of existing schools within the urban area

Further expansion of Ashley Church of England Primary School to 3 forms of entry; Expansion of Walton Oak Primary School Conversion of Bell Farm to a primary school, providing 2 forms of entry in Infants and an additional Junior intake of 5 forms. This might require use of playing fields at Rydens School.

Further options involving the expansion of existing schools located within the Green Belt(15):

Expansion of both Burhill Infant school and Grovelands Infant School and consequent expansion of Bell Farm Junior School. This might require use of playing fields at 16 Rydens School Conversion of Bell Farm Junior School to a 3 form of entry primary school and subsequent reorganisation of Burhill Infants, Hersham and of Grovelands Infants in Walton respectively into a 3 form entry and a 2 form entry primary school.

Future independent provision

3.11 Both independent primary schools located within Walton are small and located on confined sites. The schools did not respond to the Council’s independent schools survey, however, it is unlikely that they will be able to accommodate a significant increase in pupil numbers.

3.12 Feltonfleet and Notre Dame schools are larger schools located within the Green Belt in Hersham. Any development would constitute inappropriate development unless exceptional circumstances could be demonstrated. Notre Dame responded to the Council’s survey and have made representations through the Local Development Framework process requesting that consideration be given to designating it as a Major Developed Site within the Green Belt in order that it can better meet its educational needs and achieve environmental improvements.

15 Only Burhill Infant School is located within the Green Belt elmbridge Weybridge

17 elmbridge Existing primary provision

3.13 There are currently 2 state primary schools (3 forms of entry, 90 places), 2 infant schools (4 forms of entry, 120 places) and 1 junior school (5 forms of entry, 150 places) in the Weybridge area as well as 1 independent primary school (Table 2). There are some links between this area and the Walton and Hersham area, particularly in terms of junior provision.

Name of school Total School School PAN Forms Total site Type Sector of no. of area entry pupils (ha)

Manby Lodge Infant School 0.64 Infant Community 260 180

Oatlands Infant School 0.99 Infant Community 260 180

Cleves Junior School 4.81 Junior Academy 5150 600

St Charles Borromeo 1.13 Primary Voluntary 130 210 Catholic Primary School Aided

St James Church of 2.41 Primary Voluntary- 260 420 England Primary School controlled

18 St Georges College Junior 4.15 Primary Independent -- 600 Table 2

Need for additional state primary provision identified in Surrey EOPAC

3.14 The Surrey EOPAC predicts a shortfall of primary school places in Weybridge over the next 10 years. Policy CS4: Weybridge of the Elmbridge Core Strategy anticipates the provision of 2 additional forms of entry at primary school level by 2014.

Potential capacity to meet future need for state primary provision

3.15 Temporary provision has been made at Manby Lodge Infant School to allow 2 additional classes from September 2009. This will help to meet demand for reception places in the short term in the Weybridge area. However, a more permanent solution is required for the area to address the long term projected rise in demand with 2 forms of entry required by 2014. Taking into account site capacity and suitability alone, the individual site assessments undertaken suggest that there would be scope to accommodate this on existing school sites within the urban area. Possible options for permanent expansion could include: elmbridge Options involving the expansion of existing schools within the urban area:

Expansion of Oatlands Infant School to 3 forms of entry (16) Conversion of Oatlands Infant School to a 2 form of entry primary school with off-site playing fields Addition of a junior tier at St James Church of England Primary School Expansion of Manby Lodge Infant School to 3 forms of entry Expansion of St Charles Borromeo Catholic Primary School to 2 forms of entry Expansion of St James Church of England Primary School to 3 forms of entry Expansion of Cleves Junior School to a maximum of 7 forms of entry Conversion of Cleves Junior School to a primary school (maximum of 6 forms of entry)

Future independent provision

3.16 St Georges College Junior School already accommodates 600 pupils. The school did not respond to the Council’s independent schools survey. Whilst there is likely to be capacity on the site to expand to accommodate an increase in pupil numbers, its location within the Green Belt restricts its potential for further development. Development would constitute inappropriate development within the Green Belt unless exceptional circumstances could be demonstrated.

19 elmbridge

16 The County Council is currently consulting on a proposal to enlarge Oatlands Infant school by one form of entry from 2011 to 3 forms of entry. East and West Molesey

20 elmbridge Existing primary provision

3.17 There are 3 state primary schools (4 forms of entry, 120 places), 1 infant (2 forms of entry, 60 places) and 1 junior school (3 forms of entry, 90 places) in the East and West Molesey area, covering a range of school sectors (Table 3). There are no independent schools.

Name of school Total School School PAN Forms Total site Type Sector of no. of area entry pupils (ha)

Hurst Park 1.21 Primary Community 130 210

Chandlers Field 4.65 Primary Community 260 420

The Orchard 0.57 Infant Community 270 210

St Lawrence Church of 1.82 Junior Voluntary 390 360 England Junior School Aided

St Albans Catholic Primary 1.23 Primary Voluntary 130 210 School Aided

Table 3

3.18 In addition, there is a vacant site owned by Surrey County Council, which was previously occupied by the former John Nightingale School. 21

Need for additional state primary provision identified in Surrey EOPAC

3.19 The Surrey EOPAC predicts a shortfall of primary school places in East and West Molesey over the next 10 years. Policy CS6: East and West Molesey of the Elmbridge Core Strategy anticipates the provision of an additional 1-2 forms of entry at primary school level,

with the provision of 20 places before 2014. elmbridge

Potential capacity to meet future need for state primary provision

3.20 The PAN of Orchard Infant School is to expand from 70 to 90 (3 forms of entry). This provides the extra 20 places needed in the area before 2014. In the longer term further places are likely to be required. Taking into account site capacity and suitability alone, the individual site assessments undertaken suggest that there would appear to be scope to accommodate this on existing school sites within the urban areas. Options for permanent expansion of existing schools involve Chandlers Field Primary School which is located on a large 4.65 ha site with some scope at St Albans Catholic Primary School. There does not appear to be scope for expansion on other school sites in the area. Other options relate to using the currently vacant John Nightingale site that was formerly occupied by a school. Options involving the expansion of existing schools within the urban area:

Expansion of Chandlers Field Primary School to a maximum of 5 forms of entry (150 places) Some scope for the expansion of St Albans Catholic Primary School Use of part of former John Nightingale site to create a 1 form of entry (30 places) primary school Use of whole of former John Nightingale site to create a 2 form of entry (60 places) primary school

22 elmbridge Thames Ditton, Long Ditton, Hinchley Wood and Weston Green

23 elmbridge Existing primary provision

3.21 There are 3 state primary schools (5 forms of entry, 150 places), 2 infant schools (5 forms of entry, 150 places) and 2 junior schools (4.5 forms of entry, 135 places) within this settlement area. Five of these are community schools and the remaining two are voluntary aided. In addition, there is also 1 small independent primary school and 1 independent infant school within the area (Table 4).

Name of school Total School School PAN Forms Total site Type Sector of no. of area entry pupils (ha)

Long Ditton Infant & 0.4 Infant Community 260 180 Nursery School

Thames Ditton Infant 0.67 Infant Community 390 270 School

Thames Ditton Junior 2.15 Junior Community 390 360 School

Cranmere County 1.39 Primary Community 130 210

Hinchley Wood County 1.77 Primary Community 260 420 24 Long Ditton St Mary's 1.22 Junior Voluntary 1.545 180 Church of England Junior Aided School

St Pauls Catholic Primary 1.25 Primary Voluntary 260 420 School Aided

Emberhurst 0.05 Infant Independent -- 66

Weston Green Preparatory 0.47 Primary Independent -- 136

Table 4

Need for additional state primary provision identified in Surrey EOPAC

3.22 The Surrey EOPAC predicts a shortfall of primary school places in Thames Ditton, Long Ditton, Hinchley Wood and Weston Green over the next 10 years. Policy CS7: Thames Ditton, Long Ditton, Hinchley Wood and Weston Green of the Elmbridge Core Strategy anticipates the provision of an additional 1-2 forms of entry at primary school level by 2014.

Potential capacity to meet future need for state primary provision

3.23 Temporary provision has been made at both Cranmere Primary School and Thames Ditton Infant School to allow an additional class in September 2009 and again in September 2010. This will help to meet the identified need for reception places in the short term. There is limited scope for permanent expansion of primary provision within this area and it will be necessary to deliver creative solutions in order to meet projected demand. Such solutions could be: elmbridge Options involving the expansion of existing schools within the urban area

Expansion of Thames Ditton Junior School to 4 forms of entry (120 places). Explore opportunities relating to the potential rationalisation and dual use of the adjoining Giggs Hill Field open space which may provide scope for further expansion of Thames Ditton Junior School Expansion of Thames Ditton Infant School to 4 forms of entry (120 places) Limited expansion of Long Ditton St Mary's Church of England Junior School to 2 forms of entry (60 places)

Further options involving the expansion of existing schools within the Green Belt

Cranmere school could be developed to provide for needs in both the Dittons and Weston Green planning area and Esher and Claygate planning area. However, given its location in the Green Belt, exceptional circumstances would need to be demonstrated for such development to be approved. An extension to the existing site may be necessary.

Future independent provision

3.24 Both Emberhurst and Weston Green Schools responded to the Council’s independent schools survey. Weston Green School confirmed that they have no plans for further expansion to accommodate an increase in pupil numbers over and above that already permitted (180 pupils) but are currently undertaking various projects to renew existing facilities. Emberhurst 25 School have confirmed that they do not have any plans for expansion involving an increase in pupil numbers or otherwise. elmbridge Cobham, Oxshott, Stoke D'Abernon and Downside

26 elmbridge Existing primary provision

3.25 There are 2 state primary schools (3 forms of entry, 90 places) and 1 state infant school (1 forms of entry, 30 places) in this area (Table 5).

3.26 This area of the Borough is well served by a number of independent schools including 3 offering primary education, and 1 offering education right the way through (Table 5). These schools play a significant role in education provision across the Borough and particularly within Cobham where the proportion of children in independent education is estimated to rise to 50%.

Name of school Total School School PAN Forms Total site Type Sector of no. of area entry pupils (ha)

St Matthew's Church of 0.27 Infant Voluntary 130 90 England Infant School Aided

The Royal Kent 0.98 Primary Voluntary- 130 210

controlled

St Andrews 4.05 Primary Voluntary- 252 409 (+8 controlled junior) 27 Danes Hill Pre-prep 0.28 Infant Independent -- 220

Danes Hill Prep 7.69 Junior Independent -- 648

Parkside School 7.72 Primary Independent -- 393

American Community 47.01 Primary/ Independent -- 1400 elmbridge School (ACS) Cobham Secondary International

Table 5

Need for additional state primary provision identified in Surrey EOPAC

3.27 The Surrey EOPAC predicts a shortfall of primary school places in Cobham, Oxshott, Stoke D’Abernon and Downside over the next 10 years. Policy CS10: Cobham, Oxshott, Stoke D’Abernon and Downside of the Elmbridge Core Strategy anticipates the provision of an additional form of entry at primary school level by 2015.

Potential capacity to meet future need for state primary provision

3.28 Taking into account site capacity and suitability alone, the individual site assessments undertaken suggest that there is scope to accommodate an increase in pupil numbers on existing school sites, within the urban area. Options for permanent expansion are as follows: Options involving the expansion of existing schools within the urban area:

Expansion of St Andrews Church of England Primary School to a maximum of 5 forms of entry (150 places). Addition of a junior tier at St Andrews Church of England Primary School

Further options involving the building of new schools within the Green Belt:

St Matthew's School and Surrey County Council are currently considering the option of building a new junior school within the Green Belt in Downside

Future independent provision

3.29 ACS International responded to the Council’s independent schools survey. ACS has plans for expansion over the coming years to improve the range of facilities on offer. They have made representations throughout the Core Strategy process that the school be designated as a Major Developed Site in the Green Belt. The school’s location within the Green Belt means that development would constitute inappropriate development within the Green Belt unless exceptional circumstances could be demonstrated.

3.30 None of the other independent schools responded to the Councils survey and it is not known whether they have plans for expansion. However, part of the Danes Hill Preparatory School site at Leatherhead Road is included within the Council’s SHLAA for housing development. In addition, there are planning restrictions on pupil numbers at Parkside School 28 and Danes Hill Pre-Preparatory School and formal applications would need to be made should any increase in pupil numbers be sought. elmbridge Esher and Claygate

29 elmbridge Existing primary provision

3.31 There are 2 state primary schools (4 forms of entry, 120 places) in this area, one voluntary aided and one community. In addition, there are 5 independent schools three of which offer primary education, another infant and the other offers education all the way through from primary to secondary (Table 6). Given the close proximity of Esher to Claygate, the County Council plans provision for school places in these settlements as one planning area and schools in both settlements are likely to take a proportion of pupils from either area. Additionally, as a Church of England school, Esher recruits from a wider area.

Name of school Total School School PAN Forms Total site Type Sector of no. of area entry pupils (ha)

Esher Church of England 1.04 Primary Voluntary 260 420 Primary School Aided

Claygate Primary School 2.35 Primary Community 260 420

Milbourne Lodge 1.13 Primary Independent -- 154

Shrewsbury Lodge 0.89 Infant Independent -- 660

Bloo House 0.04 Primary Independent -- 15 30 Claremont Fan Court 30.74 Primary/ Independent -- 660 School Secondary

Rowan Preparatory 0.43 Junior Independent -- 131 (Fitzalan Road)

Rowan (Gordon Road) 0.18 Infant Independent -- 133

Table 6

Need for additional state primary provision identified in Surrey EOPAC

3.32 The Surrey EOPAC predicts a shortfall of primary school places in Esher and Claygate over the next 10 years. Policies CS9: Esher and CS10: Claygate of the Elmbridge Core Strategy anticipates the provision of an additional form of entry at primary school level by 2014.

Potential capacity to meet future need for state primary provision

3.33 Temporary provision has being made at Claygate Primary School to accommodate an additional class from September 2009 and again in September 2010. Whilst, this will help to address need in the short term, a more permanent solution will be required to address long term need, with the delivery of 1 form of entry required by 2014. Taking into account site capacity and suitability alone, the individual site assessment undertaken suggest that there is scope to accommodate an the increase in pupil numbers on existing school sites, within the urban area. Whilst there is unlikely to be scope to accommodate an increase in pupil numbers on the existing site at Esher Church of England Primary School, expansion is possible at Claygate Primary School and this could help to address need within Esher. elmbridge Options involving the expansion of existing schools within the urban area:

Expansion of Claygate Primary School to 3 forms of entry (90 places); Claygate Primary School adjoins the village recreation area and it may be possible to explore the dual use of part of the site to create scope for any further expansion.

Further options involving the expansion of existing schools within the Green Belt:

Cranmere school could be developed to provide for needs in both the Dittons and Weston Green planning area and Esher and Claygate planning area. However, given its location in the Green Belt, exceptional circumstances would need to be demonstrated for such development to be approved. An extension to the existing site may be necessary.

Future independent provision

3.34 All four independent schools responded to the Council’s independent schools survey. Shrewsbury Lodge, Rowan Preparatory School and Claremont Fan Court School all confirmed that they currently have no plans for expansion involving an increase in pupil numbers, whilst Milbourne Lodge indicated that they may have plans to expand to increase pupil numbers within 5-10 years. Claremont Fan Court School has plans to improve and update the existing facilities within the next 5 years. There is an unimplemented planning permission to redevelop The Hill, part of the school on Fitzalan Road, but this does not involve an increase in pupil numbers. 31 elmbridge 4 Secondary education provision in Elmbridge

Existing secondary provision

4.1 There are 4 state secondary schools in Elmbridge, two foundation, one community and one voluntary controlled school, with a combined PAN of 810 places (27 forms of entry) (Year 7). The schools are concentrated in the northern part of the Borough with easy access to the Woking-Waterloo train line. In addition, there are 4 independent schools offering secondary education, with ACS Cobham International and Claremont Fan Court School offering education all the way through (Table 7). Appendix 4 includes a map showing all schools within Elmbridge.

Name of school Total Settlement School PAN Forms Total site area Sector of no. of area entry pupils (ha)

Hinchley Wood School 5.2 The Dittons Foundation 7210 1050

Rydens 18.13 Walton & Foundation 7210 1050 Hersham

Heathside 6.43 Weybridge Foundation 7210 1050

Esher Church of England 8.55 Esher & Voluntary- 6180 900 High School Claygate 32 controlled

Notre Dame 8.73 Walton & Independent -- 750 Hersham

Reeds 14.08 Cobham, Independent -- 580 Oxshott, Stoke D'Abernon & Downside

ACS Cobham International 47.01 Cobham, Independent -- 1400 Oxshott, Stoke D'Abernon & Downside

Claremont Fan Court 30.74 Esher & Independent -- 660 School Claygate

Table 7 elmbridge Need for additional state secondary provision identified in Surrey EOPAC

4.2 The Surrey EOPAC shows that Year 7 numbers have fluctuated over recent years. They are predicted to continue to fluctuate for four years, with a dip in 2011 and 2012, corresponding to the dip in births. Then numbers are forecast to rise steadily from 2013.

4.3 In terms of secondary school provision, the Surrey EOPAC considers that there is currently sufficient capacity in Year 7. Numbers are projected to fall for two years then increase. If the numbers continue to increase as projected, a further 5 forms of entry may be needed to accommodate the extra pupils by the end of the forecast period. The Surrey EOPAC recommends that two forms of entry be created as soon as possible. Potential capacity to meet future need for state secondary provision

4.4 Taking account of site capacity and suitability alone it is considered that there is scope for expansion of secondary provision to accommodate an increase in pupil numbers on existing secondary school sites in Elmbridge. There does not appear to be any scope for the expansion of Hinchley Wood Secondary School.

Options involving the expansion of existing schools within the urban area:

There is scope to expand Rydens School to accommodate an increase in pupil numbers. However, however the impact of any development on the Strategic Open Urban Land, which currently forms the schools playing fields, would have to be taken 33 into account.

Further options involving the expansion of existing schools within the Green Belt:

There does not appear to be scope to expand Heathside School on the existing site and an increase pupil numbers would require planning approval as this is limited by

condition and would need to address access and parking concerns. However, given elmbridge the schools close proximity to Brooklands College opportunities for future joint working and use of facilities should be explored. The site is also located within the Green Belt and the County Council has requested that consideration be given to extending the boundary of the existing major developed site that currently covers Brooklands College to also cover Heathside School in order to provide further scope for infill development and limited expansion.

Whilst in terms of site capacity there appears to be scope to permanently expand Esher Church of England High School, this is restricted by the schools location within the Green Belt. The County Council has requested that consideration be given to designating the site as a Major Developed Site in the Green Belt in order to create some scope for infill development and limited expansion. Future independent provision

4.5 Reed’s, ACS Cobham International, Claremont Fan Court and Notre Dame School all responded to the Council’s independent schools survey.

ACS has plans for expansion over the coming years to improve the range of facilities on offer. They have made representations throughout the Core Strategy process that the school be designated as a Major Developed Site in the Green Belt. Reed’s school has confirmed that currently they do not have any plans for expansion involving an increase in pupil numbers or otherwise. Notre Dame School has made various representations to the Council as part of the Local Development Framework process requesting that consideration be given to designating it as a Major Developed Site within the Green Belt in order that it can better meet its educational needs. Claremont Fan Court School confirmed that it currently has no plans for expansion involving an increase in pupil numbers, but do have plans to improve and update the existing facilities within the next 5 years.

34 elmbridge 5 Education provision in adjoining areas

Primary provision in adjoining areas

Existing primary provision

5.1 Elmbridge adjoins a number of other local authorities in both Surrey and London. In many places the River Thames forms a natural boundary between Elmbridge and the neighbouring local authorities. Many parents regard the river as a natural barrier and dependent on the proximity of crossing points, this will influence the proportion of children attending schools out of the borough. This is particularly the case for primary schools which have inherently smaller catchment areas.

5.2 However, there is a degree of pupil movement between The Dittons area and Surbiton and Tolworth in the adjoining Borough of Kingston, the Claygate area and Chessington also within Kingston and between Cobham, Oxshott, Stoke D'Abernon and Downside and Fetcham and Bookham in Mole Valley and Horsley and Effingham in Guildford. Appendix 4 includes a map showing all school within Elmbridge and adjoining areas.

5.3 There are a large number of primary schools covering a range of sectors located in Surbiton and Tolworth including 5 state primary schools (8.5 forms of entry, 255 places), 2 infant schools (5 forms of entry, 150 places), 2 junior schools (5 forms of entry, 150 places). In addition, there is 1 small independent infant school, 1 primary school and 1 school offering education all the way through from primary to secondary (Table 8).

Name of school School type School Sector PAN Forms Total 35 of entry no. of pupils

Maple Infant School Infant Community 260 180

St Andrews and St Mark's Junior Voluntary Aided 260 240

Church of England Junior elmbridge School

Christ Church Church of Primary Voluntary Aided 260 420 England Primary School

St Matthews Church of Primary Voluntary Aided 45 1.5 315 England Primary School

Tolworth Infant School Infant Community 390 270

Tolworth Junior School Junior Community 390 360

Grand Avenue Primary Primary Community 260 420 School

Knollmead Primary Primary Community 130 210

Our Lady Immaculate Primary Voluntary Aided 260 420 Catholic Primary Name of school School type School Sector PAN Forms Total of entry no. of pupils

Linley House Infant Independent -- 30

Shrewsbury House Primary Independent -- 311

Surbiton High Primary/ Independent -- 1202 Secondary

Table 8: Surbiton & Tolworth

5.4 There are a number of primary schools in the Chessington area, including 3 community primary schools (6 forms of entry, 180 places) and 2 voluntary aided primary schools (2 forms of entry, 60 places) (Table 9).

Name of school School type School Sector PAN Forms Total of entry no. of pupils

Castle Hill Primary School Primary Community 390 630

Ellingham Primary School Primary Community 130 210

Lovelace Primary School Primary Community 260 420 36 St Mary's Church of England Primary Voluntary Aided 130 210 Primary School

St Paul's Church of England Primary Voluntary Aided 130 210 Primary School

Table 9: Chessington

5.5 There is a degree of pupil movement at Junior age between Cobham and Oxshott and the adjacent planning areas of Fetcham and Bookham in Mole Valley and Horsley and Effingham in Guildford. This arises primarily because St Matthews Infant school is close to the borders between the boroughs and admits pupils from both areas but cannot accommodate pupils at Junior age. St Matthews pupils have traditionally attended a number of different schools for their Junior provision, including St Andrews in Cobham (Table 10).

Name of school School type School Sector PAN Forms Total of entry no. of pupils

The Raleigh Primary Community 260 420

St Lawrence Church of Primary Voluntary Aided 130 210 England Primary School

Leatherhead Trinity Primary Voluntary- 260 420 elmbridge Name of school School type School Sector PAN Forms Total of entry no. of pupils

controlled

St Peter's Catholic Primary Primary Voluntary Aided 130 210 School

The Dawnay Primary Community 130 330 infant & 30 junior

Eastwick Infant School Infant Community 75 2.5 225

Eastwick Junior School Junior Community 390 360

Fetcham Village Infant Infant Community 260 180 School

Oakfield Junior School Junior Community 260 240

Polesden Lacey Infant Infant Community 130 90 School 37 Table 10: Fetcham, Bookham, Horsley & Effingham

Need for additional state primary provision in adjoining areas

5.6 The Surrey EOPAC sets out the need for additional primary provision in other areas of Surrey. It predicts that the Fetcham and Bookham area is expected to experience pressure for places in the future with the need for an additional form of entry by 2010. The Leatherhead elmbridge area is also forecast to experience pressure for places. The Horsleys and Effingham area is expected to maintain around half a form of entry of spare reception places.

5.7 The London Borough of Kingston have also set out the need for additional primary provision in the Kingston Primary Expansion Strategy(17). It states that Kingston has had to respond to unprecedented demand for school places in its primary schools by adding reception places on a temporary basis. In September 2008, additional forms of entry (210 places) were added to Kingston Primary Schools to provide extra places in the form of additional (bulge) classes to deal with increased demand. This was followed by an additional 10 forms of entry (300 places) in 2009 and a further 10 forms of entry in 2010 (300 places). This was always recognised as a temporary solution addressed largely through the use of temporary accommodation on various school sites, and did not permanently change the PAN. The 'Kingston Primary Expansion Strategy' now details how Kingston will permanently provide an additional 13.5 forms of entry (405 places) in reception from September 2011 onwards to meet the expected future demand for places.

17 http://www.kingston.gov.uk/browse/education/schools/school_expansion/primary_expansion_consultation.htm Potential capacity to meet future need for state primary provision

The box below sets out how the potential capacity to address the need for primary provision could be addressed with reference to the relevant expansion strategies.

London Borough of Kingston

The ‘Kingston Primary Expansion Strategy’ now details how Kingston will permanently provide an additional 13.5 forms of entry (405 places) in Reception from September 2011 onwards to meet the expected future demand for places. This permanent expansion will help to meet expected demand with a reasonable level of extra places to provide for a degree of parental preference and places for families moving to the area. In producing the strategy they have taken into account a number of factors including popularity of schools, suitability of site for expansion, geographical location and balance of community/Voluntary-aided places.

As part of the expansion strategy for primary schools Kingston is proposing to expand a number of schools in areas close to Elmbridge to provide an additional 5.5 forms of entry (165 places) (Table 11 & 12). This includes the provision of a new 2 form of entry primary school in Surbiton.

The proximity of The Dittons area to Surbiton and Tolworth means that it will be important to work closely with the London Borough of Kingston in developing solutions to meet projected future demand for primary places. As part of the expansion strategy for primary schools Kingston is proposing to expand a number of schools in the Surbiton/Tolworth 38 areas to provide an additional 3.5 forms of entry (105 places) (Table 11). This includes the provision of a new 2 form of entry primary school in Surbiton.

Name of School Number of places New school size added

St Matthew's Primary School 15 60 (2 forms of entry)

Grand Avenue Primary School 30 90 (3 forms of entry)

New Primary School 60 60 (2 forms of entry)

Table 11: Expansion in Surbiton & Tolworth

The proximity of the Claygate area to Chessington means that it will be important to work closely with the London Borough of Kingston in developing solutions to meet projected future demand for primary places. As part of their expansion strategy for primary schools Kingston is proposing to expand a number of schools in the Chessington area to provide an additional 2 forms of entry (60 places) (Table 12).

Name of School Number of places New school size added

Ellingham Primary School 30 60 (2 forms of entry) elmbridge Name of School Number of places New school size added

Lovelace Primary School 30 90 (3 forms of entry)

Table 12: Expansion in the Chessington area

Adjoining areas within Surrey

Surrey County Council is in the process of developing a long-term strategy for the expansion of schools in the county. In doing this, it will be important to take account of the possibility for the expansion of schools in Fetcham and Bookham in Mole Valley and Horsley and Effingham in Guildford, and the role they may have in addressing need and demand in the south of the Borough of Elmbridge.

Secondary provision in adjoining areas

Existing secondary provision

5.8 The larger catchment areas of secondary schools means that there is a degree of pupil movement between Elmbridge and neighbouring boroughs/districts. This is likely to be the case particularly in areas of the Borough close to the boundary such as The Dittons, Claygate, Walton on Thames and Weybridge, and also Cobham where there are no state secondary schools and its location south of the A3 provides easy access to schools in Mole Valley and 39 Guildford.

5.9 There is likely to be a degree of pupil movement between the following areas:

The Dittons to schools in the Surbiton and Tolworth areas of the London Borough of Kingston;

Walton on Thames and Weybridge to schools in the Shepperton area of Spelthorne Borough elmbridge and Addlestone and Chertsey of Runnymede Borough; Cobham, Oxshott, Stoke D'Abernon and Downside to schools in Effingham, Horsleys in Guildford Borough and Leatherhead, Bookham and Ashstead in Mole Valley District; East and West Molesey to the Hampton area of the London Borough of Richmond

5.10 In addition, secondary school children are likely to travel further to attend independent and selective grammar schools in the adjoining areas.

5.11 The schools in table 13 are likely to play a role in providing education to Elmbridge children. In particular, there are a large number of schools in Kingston including 2 selective grammar schools. These schools are extremely popular with over 1300 students sitting the tests for 140 places in 2010 and serve both the Kingston area and two adjoining boroughs, including Elmbridge ( Roll figures are given for the 11-16 age group). Appendix 4 includes a map showing all schools within Elmbridge and adjoining areas. Name of school Area Borough School PAN Forms Total Sector of no. of entry pupils

Chessington Chessington Kingston Community 5150 750 Community College

Howard of Effingham Guildford Community 8240 1200 Effingham

Hampton Academy Hampton Richmond Community 7210 1050 (formerly HCC)

The Tiffin's Girl's Kingston Kingston Foundation 7120 1050 (Selective)

Tiffin Kingston Kingston Voluntary -140 700 Aided (Selective)

St Andrew's Leatherhead Mole Valley Voluntary -135 675 Catholic Aided

Coombe Boys New Malden Kingston Foundation 5180 900 40 Coombe Girls New Malden Kingston Foundation 7210 1050 The Holy Cross New Malden Kingston Voluntary -143 715 School Aided

Richard Challoner New Malden Kingston Voluntary -132 660 School Aided

Thamesmead Shepperton Spelthorne Foundation -202 1010 Secondary School

Southborough High Surbiton Kingston Community 5150 750 School

The Hollyfield Surbiton Kingston Foundation 5180 900 School

Tolworth Girl's Surbiton Kingston Foundation 7210 1050 School

Therfield Leatherhead Mole Valley Community -228 1140

Hampton School Hampton Richmond Independent -- 940

Manor House Little Mole Valley Independent -- 386 School Bookham elmbridge Name of school Area Borough School PAN Forms Total Sector of no. of entry pupils

Surbiton High Surbiton Kingston Independent -- 1202 School

City of London Ashstead Mole Valley Independent -- 850 Freemen's School

Lady Eleanor Hampton Richmond Independent -- 900 Holles

Canbury Kingston Kingston Independent 60--

Kingston Grammar Kingston Kingston Independent -- 770

Marymount Kingston Kingston Independent -- 250 International

St Georges Addlestone Runnymede Independent -- 850 College

St John's Leatherhead Mole Valley Independent -- 410

Halliford School Shepperton Spethorne Independent -- 400 41 Table 13

Need for additional state secondary provision identified in Surrey EOPAC & other strategies

5.12 The box below provides a summary of the need for additional state secondary provision in adjoining boroughs/districts as set out within the Surrey EOPAC and other relevant strategies. elmbridge

Guildford

The overall surplus of secondary places is expected to rise steadily until 2014, following which rolls may increase to the point where a shortage of places may occur in 2018. In the Effingham area there is currently a shortage of secondary places, which after a dip in numbers, the shortage of places is projected to increase. A significant number of pupils from Mole Valley District as well as a number from Elmbridge, apply for secondary places in Effingham.

Mole Valley

The district as a whole is projected to maintain a small surplus of secondary places over the next 10 years. Pressure on secondary places in the Leatherhead area is lower than it might be, as a number of residents of this area, particularly in the Fetcham & Bookham area, apply for secondary school places in the adjacent Effingham area of Guildford. Spelthorne

It is projected that the overall rolls in secondary will gradually decrease, reaching a low point in 2014. From then on, numbers on roll at secondary are projected to begin increasing. Currently there is an over supply of Year 7 places, particularly in Ashford, which is projected to increase, and peak at around 5 forms of entry in 2013. The County Council needs to consider what action to take to reduce surplus secondary provision.

Woking

The number of unfilled places at secondary level is low (below 5%) for all years. Year 7 admissions have fluctuated over the last few years and are expected to continue to do so until 2016 from which time there will be an increasing shortfall against PAN till the end of the period. Overall rolls will generally reduce to 2015 beyond which they are projected to rise beyond current capacity. Over the next 4 years admissions are expected to fluctuate. For the longer term, consideration may need to be given to increasing PAN and the position will be monitored closely.

Runnymede

No additional secondary school places are required in the short-term although may be needed in the longer-term (post 2014).

Kingston

By 2015 the increased pupil population in the primary schools will begin to transfer to 42 secondary schools creating a need for the permanent expansion of secondary provision.

Richmond

A combination of increased numbers of children baptised Roman Catholic in the borough and anecdotal evidence that local Roman Catholic parents find it increasingly difficult to obtain places for their children in out-borough state maintained Catholic secondary schools means that the demand for an in borough state-maintained/funded Catholic secondary school is likely to increase. It has been anticipated that the equivalent of two secondary schools (including one Roman Catholic) will be needed by about 2015 to meet the demand for places (18)(19)

Potential capacity to meet future need for state secondary provision

5.13 Adjoining boroughs/districts are at various stages in developing strategies for addressing the future need for state secondary provision. Given the larger catchment areas of secondary schools it will be important to work with adjoining borough’s in developing solutions to meeting the projected future demand for places. The box below sets out details of any known planned expansion in adjoining areas.

18 http://cabnet.richmond.gov.uk/mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=23720 19 http://www.teachernet.gov.uk/_doc/8941/Richmond%20template.pdf elmbridge Kingston

The London Borough of Kingston has begun the process for identifying potential options for the expansion of secondary provision. As well as adding additional forms of entry to existing secondary schools Kingston proposes to build a new secondary school in the north of the Borough. Kingston entered the Building Schools for the Future Programme in a joint programme with Croydon at the end of 2009. It was intended that this would provide funding for the new school, as well as expanding all other non-selective secondary schools in the Borough to meet rising demand for places by 2018/19. It is envisaged that the new secondary school would be an 8 form of entry mixed school. Early consultation took place in summer 2009 with further consultation in January/February 2010.

On 5 July 2010 the Government announced that it would be ending the Building Schools for the Future Programme. It is intended that this will be replaced with a new capital investment programme. Despite this announcement that Council has continued with this project and is confident that the work that has already been undertaken means that it is in a strong position to obtain new funding (20).

In line with the Education and Inspections Act 2006 the Council published a Notice on 23 April 2010 inviting proposals from organisations/people interested in establishing the new school to come forward. Two proposals were received for running the new secondary school. These proposals were from The Kingston Educational Trust - a partnership between the Local Authority, Kingston College and Kingston University and The Southwark Diocesan Board of Education. Comments were invited on the proposals in September/October 2010. The Council issued Planning Guidance in November 2010 to assist with the preparation (21) and assessment of development proposals for the site 43 Consultation is currently taking place on these proposals(22). All the responses received will be sent to the Independent Office of the Schools Adjudicator to assist in making the decision on who should provide the new secondary school.

Richmond

Richmond is at the beginning of the process for developing a strategy for secondary school elmbridge expansion. It has already been agreed that three schools which have become academies would increase in size with funding from the academies programme. It has also been agreed that from 2010 entry onwards, Grey Court’s admission number should be temporarily increased to 240 to deal with the pressure in that area and, as Teddington’s rebuild is completed, that its admission number will be increased from 225 to 232. Christ’s School would like to increase its intake by one form of entry if investment in adequate buildings were available. The Council is committed to the secondary school expansion programme and will look at the feasibility of providing one, or possibly two (including one Roman Catholic) additional secondary schools (23). Westminster Diocese is willing to provide a suitable site on condition that the new school is Roman Catholic.

Surrey

20 http://www.kingston.gov.uk/information/news_and_events/news.htm?id=101061 21 https://www.kingston.gov.uk/browse/education/schools/school_expansion/secondary_expansion.htm 22 http://www.kingston.gov.uk/browse/education/schools/school_expansion/secondary_expansion.htm 23 http://cabnet.richmond.gov.uk/mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=23720 Surrey County Council has undertaken an assessment of need for school places (24) and is currently developing its plans for addressing this.

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24 http://www.surreycc.gov.uk/sccwebsite/sccwspages.nsf/LookupWebPagesByTITLE_RTF/Education+Organisation+Policies+and+Context+2010-2019?opendocument elmbridge 6 Next steps

6.1 This assessment represents first step in planning for education in the Borough. It adopts a land capacity approach only and provides a sound evidence to support the Core Strategy and demonstrate that education needs can be met within the urban areas in accordance with the spatial strategy. It shows that Elmbridge Borough Council and Surrey County Council are taking a proactive approach to planning for education and are working together in order to produce an action plan as set out in Core Strategy Policy CS16. Going forward, the assessment will:

First step towards the production of a long-term expansion strategy for the Borough Provides the basis for ongoing discussions between Elmbridge Borough Council, the County Council and individual schools Informs future policy development relating to the potential designation of Major Developed Sites; the designation of new sites for educational purposes or the safeguarding of existing. It will also provide a clear process for identifying sites for disposal and possible re-designation should there be no need for additional provision. Offers opportunities for the consideration of smarter ways of providing community facilities and the delivery of 'more for less' by identifying potential for the dual use or co-location of complementary facilities. Facilitates cross boundary working both across districts/boroughs within and outside the County

6.2 The assessment will also help to inform work on developing the Council's infrastructure delivery plan and work on the Community Infrastructure Levy in terms of providing a clear strategy that can be used to calculate the level of funding required to deliver the facilities needed. 45 Depending on provision within individual settlements and the nature and scale of education need, this could vary between areas.

6.3 The assessment will be taken forward by the County Council and used to support more detailed feasibility work necessary to inform an education expansion strategy. In planning for education, the County Council is required to take account of a wide range of factors including parental choice, diversity, and accessibility all of which will influence the choice of options as elmbridge to where school expansion should take place in order to provide the most sustainable solution that best meets the education needs of the Borough. The assessment forms the basis for developing initial options for a long-term strategy for education and consultation with the community. Appendix 1:Copy of Core Strategy policy CS16: Social and Community Infrastructure

CS16 - Social and Community Infrastructure

CS16 - Social and Community Infrastructure

To ensure the provision of accessible and sustainable social and community infrastructure(), the Council will work with its partners in order to:

1. Promote the mixed use of social and community infrastructure;

2. Resist the loss of existing social and community facilities or sites, unless it can be demonstrated that:

the facility is no longer needed for its original purpose or viable for any other social or community use; or an alternative facility will be provided in a location with an equal level of accessibility for the population it is intended to serve, that there is no requirement from any other public service provider for an alternative community or social facility that could be met through a change of use or redevelopment. 46 3. Ensure that any provision of social infrastructure is accessible by public transport, cycling and walking.

4. In line with regional policy() the Council will work in partnership() with Surrey County Council to develop an action plan in order to ensure the provision of sufficient and sustainable education facilities to meet the level of need outlined in the School Organisation Plan () through: 69

the encouragement of appropriate intensification of existing sites; the identification of appropriate sites for new facilities within the Development management and Site Allocations DPD; and securing financial contributions from new developments. elmbr

7.10 It is essential that where development occurs, social and community infrastructure is provided to meet any extra demand. Over the past twenty years development, in particular new housing, in Elmbridge has largely taken place across the Borough on small sites. This has led to an incremental growth of population, which in some cases, has not been equalled by the same growth in community and social infrastructure. In addition to the extra demands that new development will bring, pressure on services is also arising from increasing birth rates, placing a significant pressure on schools. Across the Borough evidence() shows that 6 forms of entry will be required at secondary school level and 12 forms of entry at primary school level by 2018.

Social and Community infrastructure includes schools, higher education facilities, health centres, GP surgeries, dentists,

child care premises supported accommodation, libraries, community halls, day centres children centres, indoor and idge outdoor recreation and sports facilities and any other facility owned by a publicly funded body to provide front line services. South East Plan Policy S3: Education and Skills of South - www.gos.gov.uk/gose/planning/regionalPlanning see CS28 Implementation and Delivery www.surreycc.gov.uk Schools Organisation Plan 2009-2018 - www.surreycc.gov.uk elmbridge 7.11 A surplus of school sites in the past, has led to many sites being sold for alternative uses, primarily housing, which has led to a reduction in the supply of land and buildings available for education provision.

7.12 In line with national()and regional policy() the Council will promote the most effective, and financially efficient, use of land and buildings which are currently or have previously been in community use, by promoting opportunities for shared facilities. The Council will aim to maintain the stock of land and buildings in public ownership unless there are no current or future demands across public services.

7.13 To support the delivery of social and community infrastructure from which different services can be provided the Council will work in partnership through its Infrastructure Delivery Group as set out in Policy CS28 Implementation and Delivery. Only through strong partnerships and a shared understanding of local needs and services will a more effective approach to social and community infrastructure provision be developed. To support this partnership approach Policy CS28 also outlines how the Council will secure financial contributions from developers that will contribute to the delivery of social and community infrastructure. CS17 - Local Character, Density and Design

CS17- Local Character, Density and Design

Elmbridge's unique environment is characterised by its green infrastructure, river corridors, historic assets and distinctive town and village settlements. In order to provide a positive strategic design framework that protects and enhances that environment, the Council's 70 forthcoming development management polices and the Sustainable Design SPD will take into account the following key principles. 47 Local Character

New development will be required to deliver high quality and inclusive sustainable design, which maximises the efficient use of urban land whilst responding to the positive features of individual locations, integrating sensitively with the locally distinctive townscape, landscape, and heritage assets, and protecting the amenities of those within the area.() Innovative contemporary design that embraces sustainability and improves local character will be supported (see Policy CS1). New development should enhance the public realm and street scene, providing a clear distinction between public and private spaces. Particular elmbridge attention should be given to the design of development which could have an effect on heritage assets which include conservation areas, historic buildings, scheduled monuments, and the Borough's three historic parks and gardens. ()

Development Density idge

PPS 1 Delivering Sustainable Development - www.communities.gov.uk/planningandbuilding South East Plan Policies S2: Promoting Sustainable Health Services, S3: Education and Skills and S6: Community Infrastructure - www.gos.gov.uk/gose/planning/regionalPlanning New residential development should have regard to the Elmbridge residential design guide until such time that this is replaced by the Sustainable design SPD Claremont, Painshill and Oatlands elmbr (with the exception of where a contribution is required to mitigate the effects of the development on Thames Basin Heaths). 2. Review the use of the Council’s enabling fund in order to facilitate an increased proportion of affordable housing on market sites. 3. Consider the potential to increase the delivery of affordable housing on Council owned sites. 4. Reconsider the potential for achieving a higher proportion of affordable housing on an individual basis on allocated sites.

Provision of infrastructure and services

8.14 In the event that a shortfall in community and social infrastructure is identified, and the additional facilities necessary to support new development cannot be accommodated in the most sustainable locations on previously developed land within the urban area, (including the extension / intensification / dual use of existing buildings and sites), the Council will work in partnership with community infrastructure providers in order to ensure that any land requirements necessary to support their delivery are secured and allocated within the Development Management and Site Allocations DPD. Sites will need to be identified sequentially through;

1. Considering the use of other previously developed sites within the urban area which are less sustainable, but can be made more accessible to the community for which they are intended to serve, through the adoption of travel plans which include measures to provide convenient and attractive routes/ services for walking, cycling, and the use of public transport. 2. Very exceptionally, limited development of open space within the urban area may be acceptable if the Council considers that the benefits delivered to the community by the 94 proposal, outweigh the loss of open space, and that compensatory qualitative improvements 48 to open spaces, sports and recreational facilities are secured and the highest amount of public access achieved. Any proposal will be assessed against PPG17-Planning for open space, sport and recreation.

8.15 Development within the Green Belt will not accord with the Core Strategy and will therefore not form a part of the sequential approach for suitable sites for the provision of community infrastructure to be identified in the development management and site allocations DPD.

8.16 Given the need for the Borough to offset its carbon footprint, the Council will encourage all development proposed on open space to be zero carbon. Sites designated for their nature conservation and biodiversity value will not be considered appropriate for development()

National Planning Policy

8.17 National planning policy() acknowledges that, in exceptional circumstances, there may

idge be limited instances where there is a particular justification to allow development. This has been acknowledged in policies CS14 Green Infrastructure, and CS21 Affordable Housing.

The Borough's open spaces, and their roles within the overall network are identified in the Council's PPG17 Assessment. The Proposals Map takes priority in the event of any discrepancies. PPG 2 Green Belt, PPG 17 Open Space, Sport and Recreation elmbr elmbridge 49 elmbridge elmbridge 50 .

51 elmbridge Appendix 2: Individual Site Assessments by Settlement Area

Walton-on-Thames & Hersham

School Address

Ashley Church of England Ashley Road, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey KT12 1HX Primary School

Settlement Area School Type School Sector

Walton on Thames Primary Voluntary Aided

Total Site Area (ha) Site Buildings (ha) Undeveloped Land (ha)

2.68 0.12 2.56

Published Admission Places Planning Designation Number

30 1 form of entry (210 pupils) None

Site Description

Ashley Church of England Primary School is a small 1 form of entry (30 places) primary school. It is located on a 2.68 ha site within the urban area of Walton-on-Thames. The school 52 buildings comprise 0.12 ha at the northern end with the remainder to the south comprising the school’s playing fields. The built part of the site is bounded by Ashley Road to the east, a flatted development, Auckland House, to the north, and a mixture of flatted developments and low density detached residences to the west and south. Large back gardens surround the playing field. The school is accessed via Ashley Road and lies just outside the town centre.

Background

In 1999 permission was granted for a single storey linked 3 classroom block to replace an existing classroom and 2 temporary classrooms. Various small infill extensions, an extension to the sports hall and a single storey extension have followed. The school has been taking 2 forms of entry for the past three years and permission was granted in May 2010 to permanently expand the school to 2 forms of entry (60 places) (2010/0843) increasing overall capacity to 420 pupils. This is now under construction. A new access has been created at the north end of the site, close to the New Zealand Avenue junction.

Comments

The site is large enough to expand to a 3 form of entry (90 places) primary school although this would need to be subject to detailed consideration. Any application would need to take account of parking and access issues as well as the amenities of surrounding neighbours. elmbridge 53 elmbridge School Address

Grovelands Infant and Terrace Road, Walton on Thames Nursery School

Settlement Area School Type School Sector

Walton on Thames Infant Community School

Total Site Area (ha) Site Buildings (ha) Undeveloped Land (ha)

1.85 0.19 1.66

Published Admission Places Planning Designation Number

90 3 forms of entry (270 pupils) Partially within flood zone 2

Site Description

Grovelands Infant School is a 3 form of entry community infant school accommodating 270 pupils with 11 classrooms. There is also nursery provision on site. The school occupies a rectangular site of 1.85 hectares within the urban area of Walton-on-Thames. The site fronts onto Terrace Road with open fields beyond to the northwest. Residential properties surround the rest of the site. The school buildings occupy 0.19 hectares to the southwest with the remainder comprising car parking, play areas and a playing field. The main vehicular access 54 is via Sandy Lane. Part of the built area of the site falls within flood zone 2. Background

Grovelands School has been operating on its present site since 1908 in various forms. It was threatened with closure in 1990 but remained open and became the Infant and Nursery School it is today. Permission was granted in 2008 for three separate extensions to the school building to create a children’s centre facility and single storey classroom block.

Comments

There is some existing capacity at Grovelands Infant School to accommodate an increase in pupil numbers without development. In addition, there is potential to permanently expand the school. Options could include expanding the infant school to a maximum of 5 forms of entry with the subsequent expansion of Bell Farm Junior School in the adjoining settlement of Hersham or conversion of the school to a 2 form of entry primary school. This latter option is likely to also require the reorganisation of provision at both Burhill and Bell Farm schools in the adjoining settlement of Hersham. Any proposals for expansion would need to have regard to the school’s location within flood zone 2. elmbridge 55 elmbridge School Address

Walton Oak Primary School Ambleside Avenue, Walton on Thames, Surrey KT12 3LN

Settlement Area School Type School Sector

Walton on Thames Primary Community School

Total Site Area (ha) Site Buildings (ha) Undeveloped Land (ha)

3.61 0.58 3.03

Published Admission Places Planning Designation Number

60 2 forms of entry (420 pupils) Flood zone 2

Site Description

Walton Oak School opened in 2007 and is a 2 form of entry community primary school accommodating 420 pupils with 14 classrooms. The school occupies a rectangular site of 3.61 hectares within the urban area of Walton-on-Thames. The site is surrounded by the back gardens of residential properties and some small retail units to the southwest. It is accessed via Ambleside Avenue. The school buildings occupy 0.58 hectares of the site with the rest comprising play areas and car parking. The site is wholly within flood zone 2.

Background 56 Two schools originally occupied a much larger site (5.4 hectares) – Swansmere Infant School and Ambleside Junior School. Planning permission was granted in 2005 for a new school, amalgamating the Infant and Junior Schools, to form Walton Oak Primary School. The new primary school occupies a much smaller site area (3.61) with the rest being declared as surplus and sold for residential development. A planning application (2008/2240) for 112 units was allowed at appeal and is currently under construction

Comments

There may be some potential for expansion to accommodate an additional form of entry. elmbridge 57 elmbridge School Address

Danesfield Manor School 11 Rydens Avenue, Walton on Thames, Surrey KT12 3JB

Settlement Area School Type School Sector

Walton on Thames Primary Independent

Total Site Area (ha) Site Buildings (ha) Undeveloped Land (ha)

0.38 0.08 0.30

Published Admission Places Planning Designation Number

20 1 forms of entry (161 pupils None approx)

Site Description

Danesfield Manor School is a 1 form of entry independent primary school located on a 0.38ha site in the urban area of Walton-on-Thames and is accessed via Rydens Avenue. The school only admits around 20 new pupils per year and class sizes are small. The school has 161 pupils on role. There is also nursery provision. The school buildings occupy 0.08 ha on the east of the site, with a swimming pool extension located on the west side of the site. There is a detached portacabin classroom building in the northeast corner. The site is surrounded 58 by large detached residential properties with Walton Community Hospital to the rear. Background

Permission was granted in both 1995 and 2009 for additional classrooms, and more recently for a single storey side and rear extension to provide a new classroom block, assembly hall and replacement kitchen facilities (2010/0395).

A past permission (1995/0685) limits the number of pupils at the school to 150 for amenity and highway safety reasons. Data provided to accompany the 2010 application indicates that the school has exceeded this and pupil numbers currently stand at 161 and are proposed to increase to 170. The school has been advised to submit an application to vary the condition.

Comments

The ability of the school to accommodate additional pupils is limited by the small class sizes, the size of the site and previous planning conditions imposed to limit pupil numbers. The school has been advised when submitting an application to review the limit on pupil numbers that it will need to address previous highway safety and amenity concerns. elmbridge 59 elmbridge School Address

Westward Preparatory 47 Hersham Road, Walton on Thames, Surrey KT12 1LE School

Settlement Area School Type School Sector

Walton on Thames Primary Independent

Total Site Area (ha) Site Buildings (ha) Undeveloped Land (ha)

0.16 0.03 0.13

Published Admission Places Planning Designation Number

Unknown 146 None

Site Description

Westward Preparatory School is a small, one class entry, independent primary school accommodating 146 pupils. It is located on a 0.16 ha site within the urban area of Walton on Thames. The school building occupies 0.03 ha of the site and is accessed via Hersham Road.

Background

60 The School has occupied its present site since its foundation in 1927. The buildings have been modernised over the years and there have been various applications permitted to improve existing facilities. Permission was granted in 2005 for an additional single storey classroom and office.

Comments

It is unlikely that the school would be able to accommodate an increase in pupil numbers given the small size of the site. elmbridge 61 elmbridge School Address

Burhill Community Infant Pleasant Place, Hersham, surrey KT12 4HR School

Settlement Area School Type School Sector

Hersham Infant Community School

Total Site Area (ha) Site Buildings (ha) Undeveloped Land (ha)

1.80 0.20 1.60

Published Admission Places Planning Designation Number

90 3 forms of entry (270 pupils) Green Belt

Site Description

Burhill Community Infant School is a 3 form of entry community school accommodating around 270 pupils. It is located on a 1.80ha site on the edge of the urban area of Hersham just outside the Village centre but within the Green Belt. Part of the site to the east is within Flood Zone 2. The site is bounded by two roads - Pleasant Place and New Berry Lane. Vehicular access to the site is poor, via Pleasant Place, and as such Watirose carpark is used for drop off/pick up with pedestrian access from New Berry Lane. There are some residential properties 62 surrounding the site as well as Watirose carpark to the north and open fields to the east. The school buildings are single storey and occupy 0.20ha

Background

Construstion of new access road from New Berry Lane, new car parking and minor alterations/additions to school buildings - permitted 8/11/88. A single storey infill extension was permitted in 2002.

Comments

Surrey County Council has indicated that it may consider the option of expanding the school either as an infant school or converting it to a primary school to complement the re-organisation of provision within the settlement area. However, the school is located within the Green Belt and development would constitute inappropriate development within the Green Belt unless exceptional circumstances could be demonstrated. elmbridge 63 elmbridge School Address

Bell Farm Junior School Hersham Road, Walton on Thames, Surrey KT12 5NB

Settlement Area School Type School Sector

Hersham Junior Community School

Total Site Area (ha) Site Buildings (ha) Undeveloped Land (ha)

2.58 0.23 2.35

Published Admission Places Planning Designation Number

120 4 forms of entry (480 pupils) None

Site Description

Bell Farm Junior School is a 4 form of entry community school accommodating 480 pupils aged located on a 2.58 ha site within the urban area of Hersham. In 2008 there were 347 pupils attending the school. It is bordered by the back gardens of residential properties to the south and east with Rydens School and the playing fields (SOUL) to the north and west shared with Rydens and Cardinal Newman. The school buildings are predominantly 2 storey and occupy 0.23 ha in the east of the site with the rest being hard play areas and playing fields to the west. The site is accessed via Hersham Road.

64 Background

Permission was granted in 1999 for extensions to the existing library and classroom.

Comments

There is unlikely to be scope to permanently expand the junior school further on the existing site, although it could be converted to a 3 form of entry primary school. Consideration could be given to sharing playing fields with Rydens School which would create space for further expansion. Potential options could include:

expansion of the junior school complemented by expansion of Burhill and Grovelands Infant Schools converting the school to a 3 form of entry primary school with the subsequent reorganisation to primary provision at Grovelands and Burhill Infant schools converting the school to a primary school with 2 forms at entry at reception and retaining an additional form of entry at junior level. This would also require the reorganisation to primary provision at Grovelands and Burhill Infant schools

Any future development proposals would need to take account of the impact on the adjoining SOUL land. elmbridge 65 elmbridge School Address

Cardinal Newman Catholic Arch Road, Walton on Thames, Surrey KT12 4QT Primary School

Settlement Area School Type School Sector

Hersham Primary Voluntary Aided

Total Site Area (ha) Site Buildings (ha) Undeveloped Land (ha)

0.78 0.20 0.58

Published Admission Places Planning Designation Number

60 2 forms of entry (420 pupils) None

Site Description

Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School is a 2 form of entry voluntary-aided primary school accommodating around 420 pupils with 14 classrooms. It is situated on a 0.78 ha site within the urban area of Hersham and is accessed via a narrow cul de sac which comprises mainly semi-detached residential properties. The school buildings occupy 0.20 ha of the site with the remainder being playgrounds. The site adjoins Coronation Recreation ground and Rydens School playing fields, which are allocated as Strategic Open Urban Land (SOUL). The school 66 shares playing fields with Rydens. Background

The schools planning history extends back to 1990 when permission was given for a number of single storey extensions. Further permissions in 1999 and 2003 for single storey extensions, the latter to accommodate 2 additional classrooms as well as new parking spaces and a hard play area.

Comments

Given that the school already occupies a significant proportion of its site area as it shares playing fields with Rydens School, it is not considered that there would be any capacity for it to accommodate additional pupil numbers in the future without extending the site boundary. Thenarrow cul de sac access means that there may also be highway constraints on further expansion. elmbridge 67 elmbridge School Address

Feltonfleet School Byfleet Road, Cobham, Surrey KT11 1DR

Settlement Area School Type School Sector

Hersham Primary Independent

Total Site Area (ha) Site Buildings (ha) Undeveloped Land (ha)

8.36 0.45 7.91

Published Admission Places Planning Designation Number

Unknown 360(25) Green Belt/Listed Building

Site Description

Feltonfleet is an independent day and weekly boarding co educational preparatory school accommodating around 360 pupils between the ages of 3-13 of which 50 children are boarders. The majority of pupils live locally although some live further afield in places such as Fulham, Wimbledon, Kingston, Wandsworth and Guildford.

The school is located within a triangular site of 8.36 ha to the south of Weybridge and west of Cobham within the Green Belt. It is bounded by three roads – Byfleet Road by which the 68 school is accessed, Seven Hills Road (South) and the A3. Calvi House is a 1930s detached two-storey listed building now used as a pre-preparatory school on ground floor with staff accommodation above. It is located to the north of Byfleet Road, with the rest of the school sited to the south of Byfleet Road. The site has significant tree coverage which provides good screening from the surrounding roads.

Background

Feltonfleet School moved to its present site in Cobham in 1916. In 1994, a pre-preparatory department opened the school became coeducational.

Since 1990 there have been a number of permissions for classrooms extensions, temporary classrooms, a sports hall and swimming pool. In 2003 permission was granted for a two-storey classroom extension subject to pupils numbers being limited to 300. More recently, permission for an all weather sports pitch was granted in April 2010.

Comments

Incremental development since 1990 has improved the quality of the facilities and allowed for a small increase in pupil numbers. Information available on the school’s website indicates that an application to vary the condition that limits pupil numbers is required.

Further potential for development on this site would constitute inappropriate development within the Green Belt. As such, exceptional circumstances would need to be demonstrated.

25 Figure taken from schoolswebsite - www.feltonfleet.co.uk elmbridge 69 elmbridge School Address

Notre Dame School Convent Lane, Cobham, Surrey KT11 1HA

Settlement Area School Type School Sector

Hersham Primary/Secondary Independent

Total Site Area (ha) Site Buildings (ha) Undeveloped Land (ha)

8.73 0.79 7.94

Published Admission Places Planning Designation Number

Unknown 750 (400+ Senior/ 310 Pre / 40 Green Belt/Listed buildings Nursery)

Site Description

Notre Dame School is an independent Roman Catholic day school accommodating around 750 pupils. There are around 40 children in Nursery, 310 pupils in the Preparatory school, and over 400 in the Senior School (including Sixth Form). The majority of children live within Elmbridge (587) with the remainder mainly travelling from other parts of Surrey.

The Preparatory and Senior schools occupy a large 8.73 ha L-shaped site, on the banks of the River Mole just outside Cobham, within the Green Belt. A long unmetalled road from 70 Seven Hills Road provides access to the site. The two schools are organisationally independent but share some organisational and teaching resources. Admission to the Senior School is selective.

Background

The school started in Burwood House, a Grade II listed building dating back to 1750 and has grown incrementally over the years. The main driver for change has been the need for improved teaching space and the requirements of the National Curriculum. Recent applications have included a performing arts centre, a learning resources centre, works to listed buildings and improved sports provision. Planning application 2001/2144 restricts pupil numbers to 800.

Comments

Future development would constitute inappropriate development within the Green Belt unless exceptional circumstances could be demonstrated. The school has made various representations to the Council as part of the Local Development Framework consultation requesting that consideration be given to designating it as a Major Developed Site within the Green Belt in order that it can better meet its educational needs and achieve environmental improvements. elmbridge 71 elmbridge School Address

Rydens Hersham Road, Hersham, Walton on Thames KT12 5PY

Settlement Area School Type School Sector

Hersham Secondary Community School

Total Site Area (ha) Site Buildings (ha) Undeveloped Land (ha)

18.13 1.17 16.96

Published Admission Places Planning Designation Number

210 1,144 pupils Playing fields - SOUL

Site Description

Rydens School is located within the urban area of Hersham on a large 18.13 ha site. It is a community secondary school which currently has 7 forms of entry and accommodates around 1,144 pupils in years 7 to 11 as well as an additional 209 students in sixth form. The school buildings occupy 1.17 ha of the site with the remainder being hard play areas and playing fields shared with the adjoining Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School. The playing fields and adjoining Coronation Recreation ground are designated as Strategic Open Urban Land (SOUL).

72 The site is bounded by a railway line to the north, Coronation Recreation ground to the east, Bell Farm Junior School to the south and residential properties. The primary access is via Hersham Road with a secondary access via Felcott Road.

It is located close to Hersham Village centre and railway station and its catchment extends through most of Hersham and Walton-on-Thames.

Background

In 1992 a prefabricated building for educational purposes was permitted. In 2001 permission was granted for a new science block. Following this, in 2004, permission was granted for 2 linked single storey teaching blocks to accommodate 11 new classrooms. None of this development has taken place on SOUL land.

Comments

The school could accommodate a limited number of additional pupils without further development. In addition, given the size of the site there may be potential for the school to expand to accommodate a further increase in pupil numbers. Any future proposals would need to take account of the SOUL status of the playing fields and their role as a shared resource with Cardinal Newman Primary School and Bell Farm Junior School. elmbridge 73 elmbridge Weybridge

School Address

Manby Lodge Infant School Princes Road, Weybridge, Surrey KT13 9DA

Settlement Area School Type School Sector

Weybridge Infant Community School

Total Site Area (ha) Site Buildings (ha) Undeveloped Land (ha)

0.64 0.06 0.58

Published Admission Places Planning Designation Number

60 2 forms of entry (180 pupils) None

Site Description

Manby Lodge Infant School is a 2 form of entry community infant school accommodating around 180 pupils. It is located within the urban area of Weybridge on a rectangular site of 0.64 hectares. The site is bounded by roads on two sides (Queens Road to the north and Princes Road to the south), by Weybridge Cricket Green to the west and residential properties to the east. Mature trees dominate the boundary to the west and south of the site. The school buildings occupy 0.06 hectares with the remaining being play areas to the rear and car parking 74 to the front. Vehicular access is via Queens Road.

Background

In 1996 permission was given for a demountable classroom unit for a temporary period of five years and in 2002 for an infill extension to create a library and canopy over the play area. More recently permission was granted in 2009 for a double demountable classroom for a temporary period of five years.

The provision of a double demountable classroom has allowed an additional class in September 2009 and an additional class by September 2010.

Comments

Although the size of the site suggests that there would be capacity for permanent expansion to 3 forms of entry (270 places) regard would need to be had to the existing layout and mature trees that dominate the site. elmbridge 75 elmbridge School Address

Oatlands Infant School St Mary's Road, Weybridge, Surrey KT13 9PZ

Settlement Area School Type School Sector

Weybridge Infant Community School

Total Site Area (ha) Site Buildings (ha) Undeveloped Land (ha)

0.56 (0.99 including off-site 0.09 0.47 playing field)

Published Admission Places Planning Designation Number

60 2 forms of entry (180 pupils) Area of archaeological potential/off-site playing fields in Green Belt.

Site Description

Oatlands Infant School is a 2 form of entry community infant school situated on a 0.56 hectare rectangular site within the urban area of Weybridge. It accommodates approximately 180 pupils. The site is bounded to the southwest by St Mary’s Road and residential properties surround the rest of the site. The school buildings occupy 0.09 hectares with the remainder 76 being play areas and car parking. Access is via St Mary’s Road. The playing field is located off-site on Green Belt land accessed from Pantile Road.

Background

In 2000 a single storey extension to form an information unit was permitted and a first floor extension was permitted in 2005. More recently in 2007, permission was granted for a double demountable classroom unit.

Comments

The County Council are currently consulting on plans to extend the school to increase it from 2 forms of entry (180 places) to 3 forms (270 places). Other possible options could include:

Converting the school to a 2 form of entry primary school with an off-site playing field.

Any future proposals would need to take account of its location in an area of archaeological potential and parking/ access issues. elmbridge 77 elmbridge School Address

Cleves School Oatlands Avenue, Weybridge, Surrey KT13 9TS

Settlement Area School Type School Sector

Weybridge Primary Academy

Total Site Area (ha) Site Buildings (ha) Undeveloped Land (ha)

4.7 0.31 4.50

Published Admission Places Planning Designation Number

150 5 forms of entry (600 pupils) Playing fields - SOUL

Site Description

Cleves School is a 5 form of entry foundation junior school accommodating around 600 pupils. It is located on a large 4.7 ha triangular site within the urban area of Weybridge. The site is bounded by roads on two sides (Oatlands Chase / Oatlands Avenue) and the London – Portsmouth railway line to the south. The school buildings occupy just under 0.6 ha towards the southern end of the site with the remainder being classified as Strategic Open Urban Land (SOUL). The site has good access via Oatlands Avenue.

Background 78 Cleves School has been operating on its present site since the mid 1960’s. There is a planning history since 1995 of proposals for extensions and classrooms, a theatre performance hall and in 2004 (ref. 2004/2328) a detached sports hall which is currently under construction. In 2005/6 the school disposed of approximately 0.33 ha of the site for 14 residential units (7 houses and 7 flats) (2006/2348) which are currently under construction. No development has taken place on the SOUL land.

Comments

The site could potentially be expanded to accommodate an increase in pupil numbers. It could accommodate up to 7 forms of entry as a junior school or alternatively, the site could accommodate up to 6 forms of entry if converted to a primary school.

However, whilst capacity exists at this site it may be disproportionate to fully maximise numbers and the school would exceed the County Council’s recommended maximum size for a junior school. As an Academy, the school is no longer under the control of the local education authority. Any changes to PAN here would need to be balanced with changes elsewhere in the settlement to ensure an even spread of provision. Any future proposals would also need to take account of the Area of High Archaeological Potential, the SOUL status of the playing fields and parking, traffic and access issues. elmbridge 79 elmbridge School Address

St Charles Borromeo Portmore Way, Weybridge, Surrey KT13 8JD Catholic Primary School

Settlement Area School Type School Sector

Weybridge Primary Voluntary Aided

Total Site Area (ha) Site Buildings (ha) Undeveloped Land (ha)

1.13 0.16 0.97

Published Admission Places Planning Designation Number

30 1 form of entry (210 pupils) None

Site Description

St Charles Borromeo is a 1 form of entry voluntary-aided Catholic primary school accommodating around 210 pupils. Nursery provision is also available on site. The school is located within the urban area of Weybridge on a 1.13 ha site immediately adjoining the Church of Christ the Prince of Peace (church not included within site area). The school buildings occupy 0.16 ha of the site with the rest comprising hard play areas. The site is split with the school’s playing fields located on the other side of Portmore Way from which the 80 school is accessed. The site is mainly surrounded by residential properties with the exception of the NHS Walk-In Centre and carpark, which is located to the south.

Background

Two single storey classroom extensions were permitted in 1993 and 1995 as well as permission to convert the roof space of an existing building to a classroom in 1994.

Comments

There is unlikely to be potential for permanent expansion to accommodate an increase in pupil numbers on the existing site. However, it may be possible to create scope for expansion through the use of adjoining land within the ownership of Surrey County Council. elmbridge 81 elmbridge School Address

St James Church of England Grotto Road, Weybridge, Surrey KT13 8PL Primary School

Settlement Area School Type School Sector

Weybridge Primary Voluntary-controlled

Total Site Area (ha) Site Buildings (ha) Undeveloped Land (ha)

2.41 0.18 2.23

Published Admission Places Planning Designation Number

60 2 form of entry (420 pupils) Part of playing field within Green Belt / Thames Policy Area

Site Description

St James Church of England School is a 2 form of entry voluntary-controlled primary school accommodating around 420 pupils. It is located on a 2.41 ha site on the edge of the urban area of Weybridge surrounded by residential properties. The school buildings occupy 0.18 ha of the site with the remaining comprising hard play areas and the playing field, part of 82 which are located within the Green Belt. The school is accessed from Grotto Road. Background

A major expansion of the school took place when it was converted from a first school to a primary school in the early 1990s (EL91/1355). In 1994 permission was given for a single storey double demountable classroom, and in 2002, permission was granted for a single storey extension to enlarge 3 classrooms. In 2005, permission was granted to enlarge 1 existing classroom and create 1 new classroom. In addition, a number of minor applications have been approved for extensions to meeting rooms and staff facilities. In May 2010 permission was granted for an extension to the hall and kitchen.

Comments

There may be potential for permanent expansion to 3 forms of entry to accommodate an increase in pupil numbers or alternatively include an additional form of entry at junior level. However, any future proposals would need to take account of the it location within the Thames Policy Area and partially within the Green Belt, mature trees on the site, parking and access issues, and potential impact on ancient monument beneath made up ground within the school site. elmbridge 83 elmbridge School Address

St George's College Junior Thames Street, Weybridge, Surrey KT13 8NL School

Settlement Area School Type School Sector

Weybridge Primary Independent

Total Site Area (ha) Site Buildings (ha) Undeveloped Land (ha)

4.15 0.42 3.73

Published Admission Places Planning Designation Number

Unknown 600 Green Belt

Site Description

St Georges College Junior School is a private co-educational independent school for children between the ages of 3 and 11 accommodating around 600 pupils. There are approximately 70 children in Nursery, 60 in Reception, 150 in Years 1 and 2, and 310 in Years 3 to 6. Pupils come from the local areas of Weybridge, Walton, Cobham and Chertsey. The majority of pupils go on to the senior College, located just outside the Elmbridge border in Runnymede, at age 11.

84 The school is located on a large 4.15 ha site on the edge of the urban area of Weybridge within the Green Belt. The school buildings occupy 0.42 ha of the site. Mainly residential properties surround the site to the west with open fields to the east. The site can be accessed via Thames Street and Greenside Road.

Background

The school has grown considerably since St Maur's School and St Georges College merged and the primary school located on this site. Since 2000 a number of permissions have been granted mainly relating to improvements to outdoor play provision, the replacement of existing classrooms and the relocation of the means of access to Greenside Road in 2006.

Comments

The school’s ability to accommodate an increase in pupil numbers is restricted by its location within the Green Belt. Development would constitute inappropriate development within the Green Belt unless exceptional circumstances could be demonstrated. elmbridge 85 elmbridge School Address

Heathside School & Sixth Brooklands Lane, Weybridge, Surrey KT13 8UZ Form

Settlement Area School Type School Sector

Weybridge Secondary Foundation School

Total Site Area (ha) Site Buildings (ha) Undeveloped Land (ha)

6.43 0.50 5.93

Published Admission Places Planning Designation Number

210 7 forms of entry (1,050 pupils) Green Belt plus sixth form

Site Description

Heathside School is a 7 form of entry specialist foundation secondary school and sixth form college accommodating around 1,050 pupils in Years 7 to 11. The school is located on a 6.43 ha site on the edge of the urban area of Weybridge within the Green Belt. It is close to Weybridge Station and lies adjacent to Brooklands College which is a Major Developed Site in the Green Belt. The site is accessed via Brooklands Lane. The playing fields are located 86 on the other side of Brooklands Lane. Background

In 1996 permission was granted for a three storey teaching block and an all weather surface to the playing pitch. A two storey extension followed in 1998. Permission was granted for 2 temporary classrooms in 2001.

Pupil numbers at the school are limited to 1,352 by planning permission. The main issues in restricting pupil numbers to this level were traffic congestion and parking in Brooklands Lane.

Comments

There is unlikely to be potential for permanent expansion on the existing site. The school is located within the Green Belt and any development would constitute inappropriate development unless exceptional circumstances could be demonstrated. In addition, further permissions would be required to extend pupil numbers beyond 1,352 and address concerns relating to congestion and parking.

However, the school is located next to Brooklands College and opportunities for future joint working and dual use of facilities could be explored and may help to create scope for expansion at Heathside. The County Council have raised the possibility of designating the site as a major developed site within the Green Belt along with the existing designation which covers Brooklands College in order to provide some further scope for infill and limited expansion. elmbridge 87 elmbridge School Address

Hurst Park Primary School Hurst Road, West Molesey, Surrey KT8 1QW

Settlement Area School Type School Sector

Molesey Primary Community School

Total Site Area (ha) Site Buildings (ha) Undeveloped Land (ha)

1.21 0.14 1.07

Published Admission Places Planning Designation Number

30 1 form of entry (210 pupils) Partially within flood zone 2

Site Description

Hurst Park is a 1 form of entry community primary school accommodating 210 pupils. It is located on a 1.21 ha site within the urban area of Molesey and is accessed from Hurst Road. The school playing field is to the front of the site with the school building occupying 0.14 ha towards the rear of the site. The site is surrounded by residential properties with the River Thames and towpath to the north. Most of the school buildings lie within flood zone 2.

Background

88 Planning permission was granted in July 1994 (Ref. EL94/0766) for two demountable classrooms for a temporary period of five years. In August 1999, planning permission was granted for the retention of a single demountable classroom for a further temporary period ending 31 July 2000. In 2007 permission was given for the incorporation of renewable energy technologies.

Comments

There is unlikely to be scope for permanent expansion of this school to accommodate an increase in pupil numbers. Its location within flood zone 2 further limits the potential for development. elmbridge 89 elmbridge School Address

Chandlers Field Primary High Street, West Molesey, Surrey KT8 2LX School

Settlement Area School Type School Sector

Molesey Primary Community School

Total Site Area (ha) Site Buildings (ha) Undeveloped Land (ha)

4.57 0.35 4.12

Published Admission Places Planning Designation Number

60 2 forms of entry (420 pupils) Flood zone 2

Site Description

Chandler’s Field is a 2 form of entry community primary school accommodating around 420 pupils. It is located on a very large 4.47 ha site within the urban area of West Molesey and is surrounded by residential properties, the adult education centre and Molesey Hospital. The whole site is within flood zone 2 and is accessed via the High Street with an exit on Priory Lane. The school buildings occupy 0.35 ha of the site with the majority of buildings being single storey.

90 Background

The schools planning history extends back to 2002. Permission was granted in 2004 for extensions to the infant school building to replace the previous junior school and nursery. The site of the old junior / nursery buildings, to the east of the present site, was subsequently disposed of and has now been redeveloped for housing.

A planning application for 33 residential dwellings (18 flats and 15 houses) on part of the school’s playing fields to the south west of the site was allowed at appeal in May 2006. Development has not commenced.

Comments

There is potential for expansion of this school from 2 forms of entry to 4 to accommodate an increase in pupil numbers.

Any future proposals would need to take account of the school's location within flood zone 2. elmbridge 91 elmbridge School Address

The Orchard School Bridge Road, East Molesey, Surrey KT8 9HT

Settlement Area School Type School Sector

Molesey Primary Community School

Total Site Area (ha) Site Buildings (ha) Undeveloped Land (ha)

0.57 0.10 0.47

Published Admission Places Planning Designation Number

70 2 forms of entry (210 pupils) None

Site Description

The Orchard School is a 2 forms of entry community infant school that currently accommodates 210 pupils. It is located on a 0.57 ha site in the urban area of East Molesey. The site is tightly bounded and surrounded by residential properties with a narrow pedestrian access from Hansler Grove. Vehicular access is via Bridge Gardens. The school buildings occupy 0.10 ha.

Background

92 In 2009 temporary permission was granted for a double demountable classroom block for 2 classrooms for a period of 5 years. This has increased the capacity of the school from 2 forms of entry to 3 allowing it to increase its admission numbers from 70 to 90 pupils and by 2011 it will accommodate around 270 pupils.

Comments

There is unlikely to be scope for the school to expand to more than 3 forms of entry, although at present this is only a temporary provision and consideration could be given to making this a permanent expansion elmbridge 93 elmbridge School Address

St Lawrence Church of Church Road, East Molesey, Surrey KT8 9DR England Junior School

Settlement Area School Type School Sector

Molesey Junior Voluntary Aided

Total Site Area (ha) Site Buildings (ha) Undeveloped Land (ha)

1.82 0.16 1.66

Published Admission Places Planning Designation Number

90 3 forms of entry (360 pupils) Flood zone 2

Site Description

St Lawrence C of E Junior School is a 3 form of entry voluntary aided junior school accommodating around 360 pupils. The school is located on a 1.82 ha site within the urban area of East Molesey just outside the East Molesey and Kent Town conservation area boundary. The site is surrounded by residential properties with the Pavilion Sports club to the northwest. It is accessed via Church Road. The school building occupies 0.16 ha with the majority of the site falling within flood zone 2.

94 Background

Permission was given in 2002 for single storey front and side extensions to improve the facilities and did not result in an increase in pupil numbers.

Comments

It is unlikely that there is sufficient site area for the school to be expanded to accommodate an increase in pupil numbers. elmbridge 95 elmbridge School Address

St Albans Catholic Primary Beauchamp Road, West Molesey, Surrey KT8 2PG School

Settlement Area School Type School Sector

Molesey Primary Voluntary Aided

Total Site Area (ha) Site Buildings (ha) Undeveloped Land (ha)

1.23 0.21 1.02

Published Admission Places Planning Designation Number

30 1 form of entry (210 pupils) Flood zones 2 & 3

Site Description

St Albans Catholic Primary School is a 1 form of entry voluntary aided primary school accommodating 210 pupils. The school is located on a 1.23 ha site within the urban area of West Molesey and is accessed via a small road running between two residential properties on Beauchamp Road. The site is surrounded by the back gardens of residential properties. The school buildings occupy 0.21 ha with the majority of the site lying within flood zone 3 and parts within flood zone 2.

96 Background

In 1997 an application was approved to construct a two storey linked extension to form additional classrooms and two further single storey side extensions to form a classroom and head teachers office. Subsequently, planning permission was granted for six 4/5-bedroom properties in 2001 on the north-eastern corner of the site adjoining Beauchamp Road/ Seymour Road following the demolition of former school buildings.

Comments

There may be scope for permanent expansion of this school to accommodate an increase in pupil numbers under the guidance for confined sites in Building Bulletin 99 Briefing Framework for Primary School Projects, provided sufficient play space can be maintained. However, educational establishments are classified in the ‘more vulnerable’ category in PPS25: Flooding. As the majority of the site lies within flood zone 3, any proposals for expansion would need to satisfy the sequential and exceptions tests set out in PPS25. elmbridge 97 elmbridge School Address

Former John Nightingale Hurst Road, West Molesey School

Settlement Area School Type School Sector

East & West Molesey N/A Community

Total Site Area (ha) Site Buildings (ha) Undeveloped Land (ha)

1.81 (0.81) N/A N/A

Published Admission Places Planning Designation Number

N/A N/A Flood zone 2

Site Description

The site is currently vacant having previously been occupied for a school and its grounds. The site is located alongside a main road and sits adjacent to residential properties that are mainly terraced dwellings. Opposite to the north lies a reservoir and sand and gravel extraction works, which is located in the Green Belt. The whole site lies within flood zone 2. The site is generally level with areas of hardstanding and scrubland throughout. Access is currently taken from Hurst Road, though additional access from Lytcott Drive is available.

98 Background

The school has been closed since 2000.

Surrey County Council, the landowners, have promoted this site for housing development in 2007 and 2009. For this reason, the site was included within the Council's Review of the Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment 2010 as a potential site for housing development. However, given the need for education provision across the Borough, the Council has taken a conservative estimate of the land that may potentially come forward for housing development. As such, only part of the original site (0.81ha) was considered in order to leave sufficient land for a one form of entry primary school should the County Council require this. Any proposals for housing development would need to be properly assessed and the previous community use established as redundant, alternative provision made elsewhere or otherwise consider its suitability for an alternative social or community use.

Comments

Part of the site could be used to accommodate a 1 form of entry primary school or the whole site could accommodate a 2 form of entry primary school. elmbridge 99 elmbridge Thames Ditton, Long Ditton, Hinchley Wood and Weston Green

School Address

Long Ditton Infant and Ditton Hill Road, Surbiton, Surrey KT6 5JB Nursery School

Settlement Area School Type School Sector

The Dittons Infant Community School

Total Site Area (ha) Site Buildings (ha) Undeveloped Land (ha)

0.33 0.09 0.24

Published Admission Places Planning Designation Number

60 2 forms of entry (180 pupils) None

Site Description

Long Ditton Infant and Nursery School is a 2 form of entry community infant school accommodating 180 pupils. It is located on a small 0.33 ha site within the urban area of Long Ditton surrounded by residential properties. The school buildings occupy 0.09 ha. The site is accessed via Ditton Hill Road. Whilst some children attending the school live in Elmbridge others are from outside the Borough, from areas such as Surbiton. Most children attending 100 the school transfer to St Mary’s Church of England Junior School at the age of 7.

Background

There have been very few changes to the school over the past two decades. The most significant being in 1993 when permission was granted for a new hall, quiet room, nursery, toilets, a staff car park extension and a new vehicular access from Ditton Hill Road. The only other permission since has been for a covered canopy to the play area in 2008.

Comments

The school is unlikely to be able to accommodate an increase in pupil numbers due to its limited size. elmbridge 101 elmbridge School Address

Thames Ditton Infant School Speer Road, Thames Ditton, Surrey KT7 0NW

Settlement Area School Type School Sector

Thames Ditton, Long Ditton, Infant Community School Hinchley Wood & Weston Green

Total Site Area (ha) Site Buildings (ha) Undeveloped Land (ha)

0.67 0.14 0.53

Published Admission Places Planning Designation Number

90 3 forms of entry (270 pupils)

Site Description

Thames Ditton Infant School is a 3 form of entry community infant school accommodating around 270 pupils. It is located on a 0.67 ha rectangular site within the urban area of Thames Ditton with St Nicholas Road along the north and east boundary, Speer Road along the west boundary and Old School Square along part of the South boundary. The site adjoins the grounds of a private sports club but is otherwise contiguous with residential properties. The 102 school buildings occupy 0.14 ha and the site is accessed from Speer Road. The site is within the Thames Ditton conservation area and partly within flood zone 2.

Background

In 1997, permission was given for the erection of an extension to form the school hall and ancillary accommodation and then for a classroom block and minor extension to staffroom in 1998.

Permissions for temporary demountable units were given in the 1990’s and more recently, in 2009, for a double demountable classroom unit which will allow an additional class for September 2009 and a further additional class for September 2010. This will accommodate a temporary increase in pupils rather than a permanent change in the school’s PAN.

Comments

There may be scope for expansion to accommodate an additional form of entry under the guidance for confined sites set out in Building Bulletin 99 Briefing Framework for Primary School Projects. elmbridge 103 elmbridge School Address

Thames Ditton Junior School Mercer Close, Thames Ditton, Surrey Kt7 0BS

Settlement Area School Type School Sector

Thames Ditton, Long Ditton, Junior Community School Hinchley Wood & Weston Green

Total Site Area (ha) Site Buildings (ha) Undeveloped Land (ha)

1.84 0.16 1.68

Published Admission Places Planning Designation Number

90 3 forms of entry (360 pupils)

Site Description

Thames Ditton Junior School is a 3 form of entry community school accommodating around 360 pupils. It is located on a 1.84 ha site within the urban area of Thames Ditton bounded by the railway to the west, Giggs Hill Field amenity greenspace to the south and residential properties and a nursing home to the north and east. The school buildings occupy 0.16 ha and the site is accessed from Mercer Close.

104 Background

The school was built in the late 1970’s and is a simple brick built building with a flat roof. A number of permissions have been granted for additional teaching space since the early 1990’s including for a detached double demountable classroom, a single storey side extension for two classrooms and detached music block, and a further application for a single storey extension to form an additional three classrooms.

More recently in 2010, an application was permitted for the conversion of an internal courtyard area to form a library and the erection of a timber lodge to provide a special educational need facility.

Comments

There may be scope for expansion to accommodate an additional form of entry under the guidance for confined sites set out in Building Bulletin 99 Briefing Framework for Primary School Projects. Further opportunities relating to the potential rationalisation and dual use of the adjoining Giggs Hill Field open space could be explored and may provide scope for expansion of the existing junior school. elmbridge 105 elmbridge School Address

Cranmere Primary School The Drive, Esher, Surrey KT10 8DJ

Settlement Area School Type School Sector

Thames Ditton, Long Ditton, Primary Community School Hinchley Wood & Weston Green

Total Site Area (ha) Site Buildings (ha) Undeveloped Land (ha)

1.39 0.13 1.26

Published Admission Places Planning Designation Number

30 1 form of entry (210 pupils) Green Belt/Flood zone 3

Site Description

Cranmere is a small 1 form of entry community primary school accommodating 210 pupils. It is located on a 1.39 ha site on the edge of the urban area of Esher/Thames Ditton within the Green Belt and within flood zone 3. The site is accessed via The Drive. The back gardens of residential properties surround the site to the east with open Green Belt land to the west. The school buildings occupy 0.13 ha.

106 Background

This school was established in the late 1960s. It was closed and mothballed for a period in the 1990s, but reopened c.2000. The school currently has 9 classrooms accommodating 270 pupils, including some temporary provision. Permission was granted in 2009 for a double demountable classroom block comprising 2 classrooms for a temporary period of 5 years.

Comments

Whilst it is possible to accommodate additional places on a temporary basis at this school, there is limited scope for permanent expansion within the existing site boundary. The County Council has indicated that it may consider the option of expanding this school with the provision of additional site area. However, the school is located within the Green Belt and any development would constitute inappropriate development within the Green Belt unless exceptional circumstances could be demonstrated. Further to this, educational establishments are classified in the ‘more vulnerable’ category in PPS25: Flooding. As the majority of the site lies within flood zone 3, any proposals for expansion would need to satisfy the sequential and exceptions tests set out in PPS25. elmbridge 107 elmbridge School Address

Hinchley Wood Primary Claygate Lane, Esher, Surrey KT10 0AQ School

Settlement Area School Type School Sector

Thames Ditton, Long Ditton, Primary Community School Hinchley Wood & Weston Green

Total Site Area (ha) Site Buildings (ha) Undeveloped Land (ha)

1.77 0.23 1.54

Published Admission Places Planning Designation Number

60 2 forms of entry (420 pupils) None

Site Description

Hinchley Wood is a 2 form of entry community primary school accommodating around 420 pupils. It is located on a 1.77 ha site within the urban area of Hinchley Wood. The school buildings occupy 0.23 ha in the southwestern part of the site, accessed via Claygate Lane. The site is bounded by the gardens of detached residential properties and Hinchley Wood 108 Secondary School to the northwest. Background

Permission was granted in 1995 for a temporary classroom and dining unit. Following this in 2002, an application to remove 3 demountable classrooms and construct a permanent extension to provide 3 classrooms was approved. A number of other permissions have been granted including a single storey building to provide additional teaching space and improvements to outdoor play facilities.

Comments

The school is unlikely to be able to accommodate an increase in pupil numbers as there is limited scope for permanent expansion. elmbridge 109 elmbridge School Address

Hinchley Wood School & Claygate Lane, Esher, Surrey KT10 0AQ Sixth Form Centre

Settlement Area School Type School Sector

Thames Ditton, Long Ditton, Secondary Foundation School Hinchley Wood & Weston Green

Total Site Area (ha) Site Buildings (ha) Undeveloped Land (ha)

5.20 0.89 4.31

Published Admission Places Planning Designation Number

210 7 forms of entry (1,050 pupils) SOUL

Site Description

Hinchley Wood School is located within the urban area of Hinchley Wood on a 5.2 ha site. It is a foundation secondary school which currently has 7 forms of entry and accommodates around 1,050 pupils in years 7 to 11 and approximately 70 students in the sixth form. The school building occupies 0.89 ha of the site with the remainder being hard play areas and 110 playing fields. It is accessed via Claygate Lane. The site is surrounded by the gardens of residential properties and St Christopher’s Church to the northwest.

Background

The planning history for the school extends back to the early 1990’s. A range of applications have been approved including temporary classrooms, new dining and indoor sports facilities, first floor extension above an existing classroom and all weather sports pitch.

An outline application (2010/0063) has recently been registered for a detached three storey building incorporating a basement, nursery at ground floor level, an educational facility for Hinchley Wood Secondary School at first floor level and caretakers accommodation at second floor level. This application sought to expand specialised teaching space but did not involve an increase in pupil numbers. The application was withdrawn.

Comments

There is unlikely to be potential for permanent expansion to accommodate an increase in pupil numbers on the existing site. elmbridge 111 elmbridge School Address

St Mary's Church of England Sugden Road, Thames Ditton, Surrey KT7 0AD Junior

Settlement Area School Type School Sector

Thames Ditton, Long Ditton, Junior Voluntary Aided Hinchley Wood & Weston Green

Total Site Area (ha) Site Buildings (ha) Undeveloped Land (ha)

1.22 0.12 1.10

Published Admission Places Planning Designation Number

45 1.5 forms of entry (180 pupils) None

Site Description

St Mary’s Church of England School is a 1.5 form of entry voluntary aided junior school accommodating around 180 pupils. It is located on a 1.22 ha site within the urban area of Thames Ditton accessed via Sugden Road. The site is bounded by the railway line to the northwest, Sugden Road to the southwest and Ewell Road to the northeast and is within a 112 predominantly residential area. The school buildings occupy 0.12 ha of the site. Background

The school has experienced very few changes over the years. A planning application for a single storey extension, relocation of a temporary classroom and removal of another was approved in 2002 and a small single storey extension approved in 2008.

Comments

The school could accommodate a limited increase in pupil numbers expanding to 2 forms of entry. elmbridge 113 elmbridge School Address

St Paul's Catholic Primary Hampton Court Way, Thames Ditton, Surrey KT7 0LP School

Settlement Area School Type School Sector

Thames Ditton, Long Ditton, Primary Voluntary Aided Hinchley Wood & Weston Green

Total Site Area (ha) Site Buildings (ha) Undeveloped Land (ha)

1.25 0.18 1.07

Published Admission Places Planning Designation Number

60 2 forms of entry (420 pupils) Flood zone 2

Site Description

St Paul’s Catholic Primary School is a 2 form of entry voluntary aided primary school accommodating around 420 pupils. It is located on a 1.25 ha site within the urban area of Thames Ditton serving the 3 parishes of Cobham, Esher and Thames Ditton. The site is bordered by large residential properties to the north and west, by St Paul’s Catholic Church 114 to the south and by Hampton Court Way to the east, opposite Esher College. It is accessed via a small slip road from Elm Tree Avenue, Lyndale, which runs alongside Hampton Court Way. There is also pedestrian access from Embercourt Road. The school buildings occupy 0.18 ha and are predominantly single storey. The whole site lies within flood zone 2.

Background

The school was established in 1964 and expanded from a 1 form of entry to a 2 form of entry school. The school is a voluntary aided school in partnership with the Diocese of Arundel & Brighton. Permission was granted in 2001 for a single and two-storey extension to provide teaching and ancillary accommodation. A further application for a two-storey side extension was approved in 2009, however this was mainly to enhance the curriculum for the school and did not involve an increase in pupil numbers.

Comments

There is no potential for permanent expansion of this school to accommodate an increase in pupil numbers. elmbridge 115 elmbridge School Address

Emberhurst School 92 Ember Lane, Esher, Surrey KT10 8EN

Settlement Area School Type School Sector

Thames Ditton, Long Ditton, Infant Independent Hinchley Wood & Weston Green

Total Site Area (ha) Site Buildings (ha) Undeveloped Land (ha)

0.05 0.01 0.04

Published Admission Places Planning Designation Number

Unknown 65 None

Site Description

Emberhurst is an independent preparatory school for 2.5 – 7 year olds. In 2007 there were 65 pupils on roll, 22 are of school age and 43 aged 3 or 4 years. The school is located on a small 0.05 ha site in the urban area of Weston Green surrounded by residential properties. The school building is a semi-detached building and occupies 0.01 ha. All pupils live within Elmbridge mainly in Thames Ditton, Molesey and Oxshott.

116 Background

The school was founded in 1935. No planning applications are apparent on the schools records but there was a Building Regulations application for the erection of a single storey addition and formation of rooms in the roof (FP2005/1371/0). This was commenced on 16/11/2005 and was completed on 01/08/2006.

Comments

The school does not have any plans for expansion involving an increase in pupil numbers or otherwise. elmbridge 117 elmbridge School Address

Weston Green Preparatory Weston Green Road, Thames Ditton, Surrey KT7 0JN School

Settlement Area School Type School Sector

Thames Ditton, Long Ditton, Primary Independent Hinchley Wood & Weston Green

Total Site Area (ha) Site Buildings (ha) Undeveloped Land (ha)

0.47 0.05 0.31

Published Admission Places Planning Designation Number

Unknown 136 Conservation area /Flood zone 2

Site Description

Weston Green School is an independent co-educational school for children between 3 and 7 years. It currently accommodates 136 pupils with 15 in nursery, 32 in kindergarten, 33 in reception, 32 in Year 1 and 24 in Year 2. The majority of children live within Elmbridge with 118 a few from Kingston and Wimbledon. The school is located on a 0.47 ha site within the urban area of Weston Green overlooking the original village green. The site is in flood zone 2 and surrounded mainly by residential properties with the western boundary of the playing field adjoining the rear of the shops on The Broadway, Hampton Court Way. To the rear of the main building, and outside the conservation area, are further classrooms within portacabins as well as a hard standing and grassed play area. The school buildings occupy 0.05 ha of the site. Pedestrian access is from the front of the site adjacent to the main building with vehicular access via a private drive at the rear.

Background

Weston Green School was founded in 1952. The site has a large amount of planning history relating to various developments to extend and expand facilities. The school already has permission to expand to 180 pupils and plans to implement this by 2013 (2002/2947). It is also undergoing improvements. Most recently permission has been granted for a two-storey side extension to the main building and a single storey detached building to the rear following demolition of the existing.

Comments

The school plans to increase its pupil numbers to 180 by 2013 and is continuing its regeneration programme. The school has confirmed that it has no plans for a further expansion to increase in pupil numbers. elmbridge 119 elmbridge Esher and Claygate

School Address

Esher Church of England Milbourne Lane, Esher, Surrey KT10 9DU Primary School

Settlement Area School Type School Sector

Esher Primary Voluntary Aided

Total Site Area (ha) Site Buildings (ha) Undeveloped Land (ha)

1.12 0.21 0.83

Published Admission Places Planning Designation Number

60 2 form of entry (420 pupils None approx)

Site Description

Esher Church of England Primary School is a 2 form of entry voluntary aided primary school accommodating 420 pupils. It is situated on a 112 ha site within the urban area of Esher, approximately 800 metres to the south east of the town centre, and is bound on all sides by large residential properties and tennis courts. Vehicular access is gained via Milbourne Lane, 120 which runs parallel with the sites southern boundary. There is also pedestrian access to the rear of the school via an alleyway. The school buildings occupy 0.21 ha.

Background

Since 1991 the school has incrementally expanded the number of classrooms, sports facilities and administrative accommodation through 6 planning applications. The most recent application was in 2002 for a single storey extension providing 3 new classrooms. A condition on this planning application also limits the number of pupils to 420 for highway reasons.

Comments

There is unlikely to be scope for permanent expansion to accommodate an increase in pupil numbers at this school. Furthermore, any changes to pupil numbers would need to be the subject of a formal application to vary the condition in place and will need to address highway concerns. elmbridge 121 elmbridge School Address

Milbourne Lodge School Arbrook Lane, Esher, Surrey KT10 9EG

Settlement Area School Type School Sector

Esher Primary Independent

Total Site Area (ha) Site Buildings (ha) Undeveloped Land (ha)

1.13 0.07 1.06

Published Admission Places Planning Designation Number

Unknown 154 None

Site Description

Milbourne Lodge School is an independent co-educational school for children aged 4-13 years. It currently accommodates 154 pupils but can take up to 200.

The school is located on a 1.13 ha site in the southern part of the urban area of Esher. It is surrounded by large detached residential properties with open Green Belt land to the rear of the property to the East. Access to the site is gained via Arbrook Lane.

The vast majority of pupils live in Elmbridge (116) with a few travelling from areas, such as 122 New Malden, Wandsworth and Wimbledon. The school was founded in 1912 and remains on its original site with the preparatory year groups occupying the original school building and the pre-preparatory year groups taught in what was previously the Headmaster’s House. In 2009, the School introduced an intake at Year 3 and from September 2010 the school will launch a pre-preparatory department covering reception to Year 2. Each year group from Year 4 has two classes.

Background

The only planning history for the school is a permission granted in 2008 for a temporary portacabin for the period of 1 year.

Comments

There is some existing capacity for the school to take additional pupils as it can accommodate up to 200. The school has confirmed that it may have plans for expansion involving an increase in pupil numbers within 5 to 10 years. elmbridge 123 elmbridge School Address

Shrewsbury Lodge School 22 Milbourne Lane, Esher, Surrey KT10 9EA

Settlement Area School Type School Sector

Esher Infant Independent

Total Site Area (ha) Site Buildings (ha) Undeveloped Land (ha)

0.89 0.09 0.80

Published Admission Places Planning Designation Number

Unknown 110 (including nursery) None

Site Description

Shrewsbury Lodge Infant School is an independent infant school for children aged 3 – 7, accommodating 110 pupils. The school was founded in 1912 as Milbourne Lodge Junior School, and moved to its present site in 1914. In 2009 Milbourne Lodge Junior School merged with Shrewsbury House, a Preparatory School for boys in nearby Surbiton, and was renamed Shrewsbury Lodge. The school is located on a 0.89 ha site within a predominantly residential area, approximately 1km to the south east of Esher centre, and is bound on all sides by residential properties. Access is gained via Milbourne Lane that runs parallel with the sites 124 northern boundary. The school has an off-site playing field. The majority of pupils live within Elmbridge, mainly Esher, Cobham and The Dittons. Numbers are distributed evenly across the year groups with 34 in nursery, 23 in reception, 26 in year 1 and 27 in year 2. About 10 pupils board at the school.

Background

Since 2003 the school has had several planning applications relating to extensions to provide additional teaching accommodation. Planning application 2007/1741 imposed a condition to limit the total number of pupils to 190 for highway and amenity reasons.

Comments

The school does not have any plans for expansion. Any proposed increase in pupil numbers would need to be the subject of a formal application to vary the condition in place and address previous highway and amenity concerns. elmbridge 125 elmbridge School Address

Claremont Fan Court School Claremont Drive, Esher, Surrey KT10 9LY

Settlement Area School Type School Sector

Esher Primary/Secondary Independent

Total Site Area (ha) Site Buildings (ha) Undeveloped Land (ha)

30.74 0.82 29.92

Published Admission Places Planning Designation Number

Unknown 660 Green Belt/Listed Buildings/Park and Garden of Special Historic Interest/Scheduled Ancient Monuments

Site Description

Claremont Fan Court School is an independent co-educational school for children aged 3 to 18 years. The school used to be a boarding school but is now a day school accommodating approximately 660 pupils with 1 nursery class, 2 classes per year from reception to year 6 126 and 4 classes per year from year 7 to year 11. The school also has a sixth form. The vast majority of children live in Elmbridge (498) with a few travelling from the surrounding areas.

The school is located on a 30.74 ha site on the edge of the urban area of Esher within the Green Belt. It is bordered to the south by Blackhills residential area, to the west by Portmouth Road and the National Trust owned Claremont Landscape Garden, and to the east by Claremont Park residential area. Access to the site is gained via a private drive from Portsmouth Road and also from Claremont Drive.

The school comprises a collection of buildings which overall occupy 0.82 ha, many of which are listed. The school grounds are also listed at Grade I in English Heritage’s non-statutory Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest.

Background

The school has a large amount of planning history extending back to the late 1980’s and comprising various applications to expand and improve the school facilities including a new sports hall. More recently, in 2009, an application was submitted setting out proposals for a two storey extension to the science and technology building. The application was subsequently withdrawn.

Comments

The school has confirmed that it has no plans for expansion involving an increase in pupil numbers. However it does have plans to improve and update existing facilities within the next 5 years. elmbridge 127 elmbridge School Address

Bloo House The Lodge (Moore Place), Portsmouth Road, Esher

Settlement Area School Type School Sector

Esher Primary Independent

Total Site Area (ha) Site Buildings (ha) Undeveloped Land (ha)

0.04 0.01 0.03

Published Admission Places Planning Designation Number

Unknown 15 Green Belt

Site Description

Bloo House is a small co-educational independent primary school accommodating around 15 pupils. It is located on the edge of Esher within the Green Belt and the grounds of Moore Place golf course, fronting onto Portsmouth Road. The Lodge is a Grade II listed building.

Background

The site has a limited planning history, although permission was recently granted for a retrospective change of use to D1 private school (2010/1188). 128 Comments

There is unlikely to be scope to expand to school to accommodate an increase in pupil numbers given the size of the site and it location within the Green Belt would mean that any development would constitute inappropriate development unless exceptional circumstances could be demonstrated elmbridge 129 elmbridge School Address

Esher Church of England More Lane, Esher, Surrey KT10 9AP High School

Settlement Area School Type School Sector

Esher Secondary Voluntary Aided

Total Site Area (ha) Site Buildings (ha) Undeveloped Land (ha)

8.55 0.61 7.94

Published Admission Places Planning Designation Number

180 6 form of entry (900 pupils Green Belt approx)

Site Description

Esher Church of England School is a 6 form of entry voluntary aided secondary school accommodating around 900 pupils. It is located on a 8.55 ha site within the Green Belt abutting the north western edge of the Esher’s defined urban boundary. Access to the school is gained via More Lane which runs along the site’s eastern boundary. The western boundary of Sandown Racecourse lies adjacent to the school on the eastern side of More Lane. 130 Residential properties abut the southern boundary. The Wayneflete Tower a designated Area of High Archaeological Potential and Key Landmark abuts the western boundary, immediately west of Wayneflete Tower is the River Mole (running parallel with the schools western boundary). Managed private Green Belt land forms the northern boundary. The school buildings occupy 0.61 ha.

Background

The school has had a number of planning applications since the mid-1990’s for permanent and temporary additional classroom extensions, play areas, a sports hall, drama/arts/music block and car parking. A recent permission for a demountable building containing 4 classrooms for a temporary period of 5 years (2010/1315) raised no objections from the Council. It was acknowledged that the limited harm to the openness of the Green Belt outweighed by the need for the educational facilities proposed. However, it was recommended that a more holistic approach should be considered. An application was submitted in October 2010 for construction of a new sports hall.

Comments

The County Council have indicated that they may consider it appropriate to expand the school. However, the school is located within the Green Belt and any development would constitute inappropriate development within the Green Belt unless exceptional circumstances could be demonstrated. The County Council have raised the possibility of the school being designated as a major developed site to allow for limited expansion and infill. elmbridge 131 elmbridge School Address

Claygate Primary School Foley Road, Claygate, Esher, Surrey KT10 0NB

Settlement Area School Type School Sector

Claygate Primary Community School

Total Site Area (ha) Site Buildings (ha) Undeveloped Land (ha)

2.35 0.5 1.85

Published Admission Places Planning Designation Number

60 2 forms of entry (420 pupils) None

Site Description

Claygate Primary School is a 2 form of entry community primary school accommodating 420 pupils. It is the only state school in the settlement area. It is located on a 2.3 ha site within the urban area. The school buildings occupy 0.5 ha. The school is located in a predominantly residential area to the south east of Claygate centre. The school site is bound by residential properties to the north east, north west and south east and by Claygate Recreation Ground to the east. Access to the school is via Foley Road to the south of the school. There is also pedestrian access from the adjoining recreation ground.

132 Background

Permission was given for a temporary classroom in 2003. An application to retain the temporary classroom was approved in 2005. In 2004, permission was granted for a single storey extension to accommodate 3 classrooms, group rooms, studio and ancillary cloakrooms/toilets. Permission was granted for a new footpath within school site, new pedestrian gate on school/recreation ground boundary and link path to existing paths within recreation ground in 2008. More recently, permission has been granted for a demountable classroom unit comprising two classrooms. This has allowed an additional class for September 2009 and a further additional class for September 2010.

Comments

There appears to be scope for permanent expansion to 3 forms of entry to accommodate an increase in pupil numbers at this school. In addition, Claygate Recreation Ground adjoins the school site and it may be possible to explore the dual use of part of the ground to create further scope for the school to increase pupil numbers. elmbridge 133 elmbridge School Address

Rowan Preparatory School Fitzalan Road & Gordon Road, Claygate, Esher, Surrey KT10 0LX

Settlement Area School Type School Sector

Claygate Primary Private

Total Site Area (ha) Site Buildings (ha) Undeveloped Land (ha)

0.43 (Fitzalan Road) 0.18 0.09 0.34 (Gordon Road)

Published Admission Places Planning Designation Number

Unknown 264 (total for both sites) None

Site Description

Rowan Preparatory School is an independent preparatory school accommodating children from the ages of 2 to 11. Rowan Preparatory School was founded over 70 years ago in 1936. It now consists of Rowan Hill (the Hill) for girls from the ages of 7 to 11, and Rowan Brae (the Brae) which educates the younger girls from 2 to 7 years old. The Brae is on a separate 0.18 ha site in Gordon Road, a few minutes walk from the Hill, which is located on a larger 0.43 134 ha site in Fitzalan Road. Rowan Hill (Fitzalan Road) - Year 6 (35); Year 5 (30); Year 4 (40); Year 3 (26); Total (131). Rowan Brae (Gordon Road) - Year 2 (36); Year 1 (17); Reception (29); Kindergarten (19); Nursery (32); Total (133)

Both sites are located in a predominantly residential area dominated by large detached dwellings. It lies to the south east of Claygate centre. The western boundary of the Hill is formed by Fitzalan Road, an unmade lane linking Foley Road to Beaconsfield Road, which also provides access to the school. Number 21 Beaconsfield Road is also within the ownership of the school. Almost immediately to the west of the school lies the Foley Estate conservation area. The Brae is situated just to the west of the conservation area boundary.

Background

Rowan Brae, located on Gordon Road was redeveloped with a new school building and completed in April 1997. A number of applications for temporary classrooms were granted in the late 1990’s on the Fitzalan Road site and in 2002 and 2007 permission was granted to redevelop the school subject to pupil numbers being limited to 200. To date the application has not been implemented.

Comments

The school has confirmed it does not currently have any plans for expansion. elmbridge 135 elmbridge Cobham, Oxshott, Stoke D'Abernon and Downside

School Address

American Community Portsmouth Road, Cobham, Surrey KT11 1BL School (ACS)(Cobham)

Settlement Area School Type School Sector

Cobham, Oxshott, Stoke Primary/Secondary Independent D'Abernon & Downside

Total Site Area (ha) Site Buildings (ha) Undeveloped Land (ha)

56.6 1.62 45.39

Published Admission Places Planning Designation Number

Unknown 1400 Green Belt / Listed Buildings/ adjoining SSSI

Site Description

ACS Cobham International School is a non-sectarian, co-educational day and boarding school which educates multinational students from the ages of 3 to 18 years. The school currently accommodates 1,400 pupils with an average of 100 pupils per year. Of this total figure, 100 136 are boarders. The majority of children live in Esher, Cobham and Weybridge.

The school lies on a large 56.6 ha site within the Green Belt to the north of the defined settlement of Cobham. The A3 forms the southern boundary and woodland surrounds the site on the remaining boundaries. Access to the school is via a private road from Portsmouth Road. The Fairmile Common SSSI abuts the schools wooded grounds along its eastern boundary and the schools access road passes through the SSSI. The main school building is listed. The school buildings occupy 1.62 ha.

Background

Since 1999 the school has had 11 planning applications, which relate to the extensions and refurbishment of dining and kitchen facilities, sport and recreation facilities and internal school access arrangements.

Comments

The school has responded to the Council’s independent school’s survey and has made representations on the emerging Core Strategy. The school wish to promote the site as a Major Developed Site in the Green Belt, in order to support improved and enhanced educational facilities. The school consider that the core built envelope is capable of accommodating infilling or redevelopment without compromising the Green Belt characteristics.

The school’s location within the Green Belt means that development would constitute inappropriate development unless exceptional circumstances could be demonstrated. The impact of development on the listed building would also need to be considered. elmbridge 137 elmbridge School Address

St Matthews Church of Downside, Cobham, Surrey KT11 3NA England Infant School

Settlement Area School Type School Sector

Cobham, Oxshott, Stoke Infant Voluntary Aided D'Abernon & Downside

Total Site Area (ha) Site Buildings (ha) Undeveloped Land (ha)

0.27 0.04 0.23

Published Admission Places Planning Designation Number

30 1 form of entry (90 pupils) Green Belt/Listed Buildings and Conservation Area

Site Description

St Matthews Church of England Infant School is a voluntary aided 1 form of entry infant school accommodating up to 90 pupils. It is situated on a 0.27 ha site in the small village of Downside, close to Cobham, within the Green Belt. The school itself is a listed building within the Downside Conservation Area located opposite Downside Common. Downside Common Road 138 forms the northern boundary and provides access to the site. Horsley Road forms the western boundary, allotments abut the school to the south and residential properties to the east.

Background

Permission exists to convert the old school house (formerly part of the school prior to 1993) to a residential dwelling.

In 2009, St Matthew’s School was gifted Green Belt land lying to the north of the village by Guildford Diocese. The potential to accommodate development on this land in order that education be delivered at junior level is being explored by Surrey County Council and the school and has been discussed with Elmbridge Borough Council and the local community. No formal application has been submitted.

Comments

Whilst the school is located within the village, only 8 of the 90 pupils live in the village. Any development would constitute inappropriate development within the Green Belt unless exceptional circumstances could be demonstrated. elmbridge 139 elmbridge School Address

Royal Kent Church of Oakshade road, Oxshott, Leatherhead, Surrey KT22 0LE England Primary School

Settlement Area School Type School Sector

Cobham, Oxshott, Stoke Primary Voluntary-controlled D'Abernon & Downside

Total Site Area (ha) Site Buildings (ha) Undeveloped Land (ha)

0.98 0.12 0.86

Published Admission Places Planning Designation Number

30 1 form of entry (210 pupils) None

Site Description

The Royal Kent Church of England Primary School is a 1 form of entry voluntary-controlled school accommodating 210 pupils. It is located on a 0.98 ha site in a predominantly residential area to the west of Oxshott centre. The school site is bound by residential properties on all sides. Access to the school is via Oakshade Road along the northern boundary. The school buildings occupy 0.12 ha of the site. A block of 2 new classrooms was built in 2006 and to 140 the rear of the school there is also a stand-alone multi-purpose classroom and an outside nature teaching area near the field and pond.

Background

The school has a short planning history comprising 4 applications. The most notable and most recent was in 2005 for the erection of new double demountable classroom unit and enclosed walkway following demolition of two existing demountable classrooms.

Comments

There is unlikely to be scope for permanent expansion of this school to accommodate an increase in pupil numbers. elmbridge 141 elmbridge School Address

St Andrew's Church of Lockhart Road, Cobham, Surrey KT11 2AX England Primary School

Settlement Area School Type School Sector

Cobham, Oxshott, Stoke Primary Voluntary-controlled D'Abernon & Downside

Total Site Area (ha) Site Buildings (ha) Undeveloped Land (ha)

4.05 0.26 3.29

Published Admission Places Planning Designation Number

Infant 52/Juniors 8 409 (2 forms of entry) None

Site Description

St Andrews Church of England Primary School is a 2 form of entry voluntary-controlled school accommodating around 341 pupils. It is located on a large 4.05 ha site formerly occupied by a secondary school, with the addition of modern, purpose-built accommodation for infant children. It is in a predominantly residential area to the east of Cobham centre. The school site is bound by residential properties on all sides. Access to the school is via Lockhart Road 142 along the southwestern boundary. The school buildings occupy 0.26 ha. Background

The school has a brief planning history comprising 4 applications relating to replacement sports facilities, car parking access, provision of a detached modular building for use as a Day Nursey and key worker housing.

The school was originally built as a secondary school and was converted to a primary school in the 1980s. Consequently it is well provided with playing fields, notwithstanding residential development which took place on parts of the original playing fields to the north and west of the existing site (St Andrews Gardens).

Comments

The school is located on a large site offering significant scope for expansion to accommodate an increase in pupil numbers up to around 5 forms of entry. Alternatively, the school could accommodate a junior tier. elmbridge 143 elmbridge School Address

Danes Hill School Steels Lane, Oxshott, Surrey KT22 2QQ Pre-preparatory

Settlement Area School Type School Sector

Cobham, Oxshott, Stoke Infant Independetn D'Abernon & Downside

Total Site Area (ha) Site Buildings (ha) Undeveloped Land (ha)

0.28 0.06 0.22

Published Admission Places Planning Designation Number

Unknown 220 Low Density Residential Area/Oxshott Heather Strategic View

Site Description

Danes Hill is an independent co-educational preparatory school for children aged 3 to 13. The school occupies two separate sites in Oxshott, with the pre-preparatory school (Bevendean), a short distance from the main school site. The pre-preparatory school educates 144 220 pupils. Most pupils are from the immediate locality, although some travel from further afield.

This part of the school lies within a Special Low Density Residential Area within Oxshott. Holtwood Road, which provides access to the site, forms the western and northern boundaries and Steels Lane from the southern boundary. The school abuts residential properties to the west and lies within the Oxshott Heath War Memorial Strategic View arch.

Background

Since 2002 the school has had 4 planning applications, two of which related to the combined provision of 13 new classrooms. Application 2002/0788 imposed a condition limiting the total number of pupils to 220 for amenity reasons.

Comments

The pre-preparatory school has undergone a number of changes over the years to improve the range of facilities on offer. It is not known whether the school has any plans for future expansion to accommodate an increase in pupil numbers or otherwise. The school’s location within a special low-density area may restrict the capacity for expansion. Specific permission would need to be sought to increase pupil numbers over and above 220 and address amenity concerns elmbridge 145 elmbridge School Address Danes Hill School - Leatherhead Road, Oxshott, Surrey KT22 0JG Preparatory Settlement Area School Type School Sector Cobham, Oxshott, Stoke Junior Independent D'Abernon & Downside Total Site Area (ha) Site Buildings (ha) Undeveloped Land (ha) 7.69 0.38 7.31 Published Admission Places Planning Designation Number Unknown 648 Lies within the Oxshott Heather Strategic View arch Site Description Danes Hill is an independent co-educational preparatory school for children aged 3 to 13. The school occupies two separate sites in Oxshott, with the preparatory school (ages 7 to 13) located on Leatherhead Road. In 2009, the preparatory school accommodated 648 pupils. Most pupils are from the immediate locality, although some travel from further afield.

The school lies within a predominantly residential area within Oxshott. Oxshott centre is 146 located to the north of the school. The school lies within the Oxshott Heath War Memorial Strategic View arch. The school’s sports fields are to the west within the Green Belt and residential properties abut the northern and southern boundaries. Leatherhead Road, which provides access to the school, forms the eastern boundary. The school buildings occupy 0.38 ha.

Background The school has incrementally expanded since 1988 providing extensions to classrooms, office accommodation, sport facilities and service facilities. A new Art and Design complex and an extension to music accommodation were completed 2009. A few previous schemes have not been implemented. Pupil number are limited to 660 for highway reasons. Comments The preparatory school has undergone a number of changes over the years to improve the range of facilities on offer. It is not known whether the school have any plans for future expansion. Specific permission would need to be sought to increase pupil numbers.

Part of the school site to the east comprising car parking and a playing field is included in the Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment. Opportunities for the expansion of built facilities in the western part of the site would be limited due to its location within the Green Belt as this would constitute inappropriate development unless exceptional circumstances could be demonstrated. elmbridge 147 elmbridge School Address

Reed's School Sandy Lane, Cobham, surrey KT11 2ES

Settlement Area School Type School Sector

Cobham, Oxshott, Stoke Secondary Independent D'Abernon & Downside

Total Site Area (ha) Site Buildings (ha) Undeveloped Land (ha)

14.08 1.19 12.89

Published Admission Places Planning Designation Number

Unknown 380 (plus 200 in sixth form) None

Site Description

Reed’s School is an independent senior school accommodating 380 pupils in years 7 to 11, with 200 students in sixth form. There are currently 90 children boarding at the school. Years 7 and 8 have 40 pupils per year with 100 pupils per year in Years 9 to 13. 268 pupils live within Elmbridge with 114 in other parts of Surrey, mainly the Guildford area.

The school is located on a large 14.08 ha site in a predominantly residential area within the defined urban boundary of Cobham. Large residential properties on large plots bound the 148 site on all sides and access to the school is via Sandy Lane, located to the north of the site. The school buildings occupy 1.19 ha.

Background

The school has an extensive planning history comprising 65 applications dating back to 1988. There have been 17 planning applications for incremental expansion of the school to provide additional, temporary classroom accommodation, redevelopment of sports facilities and administrative areas of the school. The most recent application in 2009 was for an extension to provide 4 additional classrooms. The school’s planning history also has a number of residential applications. The most notable in 1997 for 16 detached dwellings.

Comments

The school has confirmed that it has no plans for expansion involving an increase in pupil numbers or otherwise. elmbridge 149 elmbridge School Address

Parkside School 78 Stoke Road, Stoke d'Abernon, Surrey KT11 3PX

Settlement Area School Type School Sector

Cobham, Oxshott, Stoke Primary Independent D'Abernon & Downside

Total Site Area (ha) Site Buildings (ha) Undeveloped Land (ha)

7.72 0.34 7.38

Published Admission Places Planning Designation Number

Unknown 380 (approx) Green Belt/Partially within flood zone 2

Site Description

Parkside School is an independent boys preparatory school accommodating around 380 pupils with a co-educational private nursery.

It is located on a 7.72 ha triangular site within the Green Belt and Stoke D’Abernon Conservation Area. The site is also designated as an Area of High Archaeological Potential. The school buildings comprise the Stoke D’Abernon Manor House, stable block and The 150 Barn all Grade II* listed buildings. The southern boundary is formed by the River Mole, and part of the site to the south is within an area liable to flood. Stoke Road, which provides access to the site, forms the north eastern boundary and open Green Belt land forms the north western boundary.

Background

Given its historic nature, the school has an extensive planning history. Many of the applications relate to sports facilities, landscaping and car parking. However, the most notable development relates to a detached two storey extension comprising 10 classrooms and a number of smaller infill extensions to provide additional teaching accommodation. Planning permission 1999/1529 limits pupil numbers to 420.

Comments

It is not known whether the school has any plans for future expansion. Although the school is situated on a large site, its location within the Green Belt will mean that development would constitute inappropriate development within the Green Belt unless exceptional circumstances could be demonstrated. In addition, its location within a conservation area and the impact on the listed buildings will need to be considered. An application will need to be made to increase the number of pupils attending the school beyond 420 addressing Green Belt and highway concerns. elmbridge 151 elmbridge elmbridge 152 Appendix 3: Independent Schools - Information Request Sheet

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Appendix 4: Map of borough-wide education provision elmbridge 155