A period of consultation took place from 19 May to 29 June 2026 on a proposal to close St Teresa’s RC Primary School on 31 August 2027.
You can read more in the consultation information.
Who took part in the consultation?
The consultation was promoted to key stakeholders including:
- Parents
- Staff
- Governors
- Other schools in Trafford
- Neighbouring local authorities
- Various Dioceses who operate schools in Trafford
- The Department for Education
How were responses gathered?
An online portal was used to gather responses, and individual stakeholder briefing sessions were delivered in person to governors, staff and parents.
This approach made sure all parties were able to engage with the consultation and share their views.
How many responses did we receive?
We received a total of 379 responses through the consultation hub from a range of stakeholders, plus additional data and evidence.
Next steps
We now need to take the time to consider all the matters raised and provide a detailed response.
Due to the school holiday period, we will consider the responses received over the coming weeks and decide whether to progress the proposal.
If we do proceed to the next stage of the process, we will publish a statutory notice and full proposal in the first week of September. This commences a four-week period of representation, all of which will be during term time.
Revised timeline
The revised timeline means the final decision will be taken by Trafford Executive on 19 October, rather than the original proposed date of 21 September.
If the final decision is made to close the school, the local authority will provide as much support as possible to everyone impacted.