For the September 2012 reception intake, there was one space in BD16. All the schools are full except one. In September 2014, there is expected to be a significant increase in the number of new pupils and nowhere to put them. After months of denying there is going to be a problem, Bradford Council have finally decided to consult the public about increasing the number of pupils at Eldwick. This is likely to be rejected by those in the school and people living nearby due to the current parking/traffic issues getting worse.
It is therefore essential that as many people as possible in PA2, i.e. Gilstead, reject the proposed changes to the Priority Areas and support a single PA within the current boundary. If this does not happen your child is unlikely to get a place at Eldwick school if you live in PA2.
Please write to the council to let them know that this is unacceptable and tell them we need a fairer system. Feel free to use the template letter.
