Public consultation begins on planned expansion of Wolverhampton community school to host 400 pupils
The public are being invited to have their say on plans to expand a Wolverhampton community school in order for it to host nearly 400 pupils by the next decade.
Initial consultation is now underway on plans to create space at Colton Hills Community School for an additional 79 Year 7 places from 2027, creating 395 permanent places in total across Years 7-11 by September 2031.
The proposals put forward by Wolverhampton Council 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 gives 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."
The deadline to complete the consultation survey is February 8.
