Consultation to begin on planned expansion of Wolverhampton community school that will create 79 new pupil places
A Wolverhampton secondary school is set to expand after plans were approved by the city council.
Wolverhampton Council's Cabinet has approved proposals to launch an initial consultation on plans to expand Colton Hills Community School.
The expansion will create space for an additional 79 Year 7 places from 2027, and 395 permanent places across Years 7-11 by September 2031.
The proposals are designed to meet the growing demand for secondary school places in the south east of the city, and form part of a phased programme of works already underway.
Councillor Jacqui Coogan, Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Education, said: "Ensuring that every child in Wolverhampton has access to a high-quality school place is a key priority for the council.
"Colton Hills is one of the best places we can do this in the city, with demand for places there already high – indeed the school has already increased its Year 7 intake this year, and these are very exciting plans.
"This initial period of consultation will give parents, carers, and the wider community the opportunity to share their views on the proposed expansion of Colton Hills Community School and determine whether the council will proceed to formal consultation at a later date, and I would encourage everyone to get involved.”
Julie Hunter, Headteacher of Colton Hills Community School, said: "This proposal is a huge vote of confidence in our students, our staff, and the positive direction we are heading.
"We are not just expanding our building; we are expanding opportunities. We are incredibly excited to embark on this journey and will keep our community updated as the permanent expansion progresses."
Further details of the consultation will follow in due course.
