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Diocese of Wrexham Denies Claims of Banning Discussion of Catholic 'Super-School' Consultation

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A consultation is underway into joint plans by Flintshire County Council and the Diocese of Wrexham to close four schools and build a new £55.5 million all-through school. The consultation has raised concerns about transparency and open communication, with some claiming that discussion of the consultation was banned on church grounds. The Diocese of Wrexham has denied these claims, stating that they want an open and transparent consultation to take place.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Diocese of Wrexham has denied claims that a meeting last week saw discussion of the consultation banned on church grounds.
  • A consultation is currently underway into joint plans to close four schools and build a new all-through school for £55.5 million.
  • The consultation will close on July 18 and is currently open to the public on Flintshire County Council's website.
  • The Diocese of Wrexham has stated that they want an open and transparent consultation to take place.
  • The Bishop of Wrexham has asked priests to ensure that information regarding the consultation is clearly available in all churches.
  • The new school is expected to offer "excellent leadership," but the Diocese has made no clear demonstration of their ability to deliver this.
  • The consultation process has been criticized for only giving school officials and governors eight minutes to ask questions.
  • A source has claimed that pupil registrations at St David's School in Mold have risen, contradicting the suggestion that the school is in long-term decline.

Statistics:

  • £55.5 million: The cost of the new all-through school.
  • July 18: The deadline for the consultation to close.
  • 3-18: The age range of pupils that the new school will cater for.
  • 8 minutes: The amount of time given to school officials and governors to ask questions after the meeting.
  • 20: The published admission number of St David's School for September 2025.

Sources:

  • ALEDOYLE, ALEC DOYLE Local Democracy Reporter welshnews@dailypost.co.uk THE Diocese of Wrexham has denied claims that a meeting last week over proposals for a Catholic 'super-school' saw discussion of the consultation banned on church grounds.
  • Wendy White, Director of Education for the Diocese of Wrexham.

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