Bentilee Nursery School closure proposal
We are proposing to close Bentilee Nursery School, Dawlish Drive, Bentilee, Stoke‑on‑Trent, ST2 0HW.
The proposed closure date is 31 August 2026.
This proposal is made under section 15(1) of the Education and Inspections Act 2006. We have followed the legal consultation requirements for this proposal.
What this means for children
- We will not admit any new pupils to Bentilee Nursery School after 31 August 2026.
- Children attending the school on that date will be offered places at:
- Maple Court Academy, or
- Eaton Park Academy
We have chosen these schools because they have suitable provision and are well placed to support children from the local community.
Why we are proposing this change
A report explaining this proposal was approved at our Cabinet meeting on 21 April 2026.
Without action, the school’s budget deficit is likely to continue to increase. This would place additional pressure on funding for schools across the city. The proposed closure would help reduce this risk by moving to a different way of providing early years education.
Requesting a paper copy
You can request a paper copy of the proposal by contacting:
Corporate Director for Children and Family Services
Civic Centre
Glebe Street
Stoke‑on‑Trent
ST4 1HH
Telephone: 01782 236283
How to comment or object
Anyone can comment on or object to this proposal.
We must receive all responses by 8 June 2026.
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Neil Macdonald
Corporate Director for Children and Family Services
Civic Centre
Glebe Street
Stoke‑on‑Trent
ST4 1HH