What we do
Our School Organisation Team looks at how many school places are needed across the county. They:
- Check how many children are likely to need a school place.
- Work with builders when new houses are planned, so new school places can be created if needed.
- Keep track of empty places in schools.
- Make sure school buildings have enough space.
- Share information when any changes to schools are planned.
How we plan school places
We group nearby schools together into school planning areas.
These groups help us understand:
- Where children live
- How they travel to school
- How many school places each area needs
- How schools work together in their community
Who we work with
To plan well, we work with:
- School governors
- Headteachers
- Multi‑academy trusts
- Dioceses
- Local communities
- Developers and house builders
- Other important partners