Cabinet agreed on 18 February 2020 that a two stage feasibility study be undertaken to investigate expansion options for school growth at the three secondary schools. The cost of the feasibility study was agreed to be funded from capital monies and agreed by the Chief Executive through their delegated powers.

The Council commissioned a multi-disciplinary consultant to undertake a Stage 1 feasibility study to investigate expansion options for school growth at the three secondary schools situated at Catmose College, Oakham, Casterton College, Great Casterton and Uppingham Community College, Uppingham. This was completed and approved by Cabinet in July 2020.

Stage Two of the feasibility study for school expansion at the preferred site of Catmose College, Oakham to deliver additional places through the development of an 8 Form Entry secondary school as identified through Stage One of the study. The Phase 2 study is anticipated to be concluded by end of November 2020.

The cost of Stage 2 feasibility will be circa £18,000 and will be funded from Schools Capital Maintenance.

A full report will be taken to cabinet and Council for project initiation once the feasibility is completed.