Two Harrogate primary schools have started the process to merge.

Governing bodies at Grove Road Community Primary and Woodfield Community Primary have requested the merger, with both sites remaining open.

The planned amalgamation would see Woodfield become part of Grove Road from September 1st 2022 in a bid to share the benefits of both sites.

There would be a ‘technical closure’ of Woodfield, but governors have branded the move a ‘positive step’ for both schools.

A spokesperson for North Yorkshire County Council said:

“We will consider this request on 23rd November and, if agreed, the consultation would run through December and January.

“The consultation process would include public meetings where parents and the local community will have the opportunity to hear more about the proposals and share their views.”

In a joint message to parents, the chairs of governors and headteachers at both schools said:

“We see this as an exciting opportunity and look forward to being able to share our plans in greater detail with you, and in the meantime, we appreciate your patience and understanding.

“We would also hope to reassure you that we will not be asking any existing pupils who are already attending school at Grove Road to relocate to the Woodfield site.”

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