Notice is given in accordance with section 15 of the Education and Inspections Act 2006, as amended by the Education Act 2011, that Surrey County Council is proposing to amalgamate St Michael’s CofE Infant School & Newdigate CofE Infant School. If the proposal were agreed it would mean that St Michael’s CE would close on 31 August 2026 and its pupils would automatically transfer to Newdigate CE, which would remain on its current site.

There would be no need for parents of current St Michael’s pupils to apply for a place at Newdigate CE as this transfer would be automatic. However, should any parent wish to apply for a place for their child at a school other than Newdigate CE, they are able to submit an in-year application.

We wish to reassure families that this proposal would not change the maximum class size at Newdigate CE because infant classes cannot exceed 30 pupils. There would be no change for children currently on roll at Newdigate CE.

The full proposal and timescales are outlined in the supporting documents and timeline.

We now want to hear your comments on the proposal. Your input and feedback are important in helping us to further understand the views of the children, parents/carers, staff and local community.

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Accessibility

You can find our accessibility statement here. If you require the survey in a different format, language or in hard copy (including a stamped addressed envelope to return the survey), please contact Surrey County Council at:

Telephone: 03456 009 009  (9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays) 
Textphone (via Relay UK): 18001 03456 009 009 
Text (SMS): 07860 053 465 
British Sign Language: www.surreycc.gov.uk/bsl 
Email: contact.centre@surreycc.gov.uk

By writing to us at the following address: Surrey County Council, Contact Centre, Dakota, 11 De Havilland Drive, Weybridge, KT13 0YP

For any other queries about the consultation, please email: schoolorg@surreycc.gov.uk

Have your say

Please give us your feedback using the link below. Alternatively, please send any hard copy responses to:
St Michael’s and Newdigate amalgamation
Education Place Planning
Woodhatch Place
11 Cockshot Hill
Reigate
RH2 8EF

or

schoolorg@surreycc.gov.uk

This is a four-week representation period, commencing on Monday 20 April 2026 and concluding on Monday 18 May 2026. Any person can make comments, agree, or object to the proposal by sending representations to the Local Authority.