ST SAMPSON’S might need a dedicated primary school in future, according to a member of the Education Department.
Deputy Mike Collins said he had voted to close St Sampson’s Infants School as the cost per pupil could not be justified. But he said that the Delancey campus, of which the school forms part, could be reworked as a primary school in the longer term.
‘There will be housing in Leale’s Yard and eventually at Belle Greve and I can see that in a few more years there could be a call for more primary education in St Sampson’s,’ he said.
He said the cost per pupil in primary schools was generally around £4,100 per annum – but a little more at St Andrew’s. But at St Sampson’s Infants it was more than £6,000.
‘St Sampson’s Infants is a lovely school, but for me it broke the bank,’ said Deputy Collins.
‘If there were more children, the cost would go down and you could keep it open by redefining boundaries, but for me the right decision was made and transferring children to the Vale is the best way to go.’
Article posted on 30th September, 2008 - 1.00pm
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