John Stevenson MP for Carlisle today welcomed the news from The Department of Education, that a funding agreement has been reached with the school, allowing them to convert to becoming an academy from 1st September 2021. This means that the local authority will cease to maintain the school from this date.
Speaking, John said ‘I am delighted to have received a letter of confirmation from Rt Hon Gavin Williamson CBE MP informing me that a funding agreement is now in place for the school from September 2021. A good standard of education for our children is so vitally important and I am in full support of the Headteacher and Governing Body in their efforts to use every opportunity to raise attainment and sustain improvements to the school.’