Closure of Shaugh Prior Primary School
Following completion of the statutory process on a proposal to close Shaugh Prior Primary School, Devon County Council’s Cabinet met on 20 May 2026 to consider the proposal.
With sadness, the Cabinet approved the proposal to close Shaugh Prior Primary School from 31 August 2026. Whilst there is a presumption against the closure of rural schools, it was clear there was sufficient evidence that the school was not educationally sustainable. Approval was also given to the new designated areas for the area currently served by Shaugh Prior Primary to inform school transport eligibility.
A copy of the minutes of Cabinet and the report is available via: Agenda for Cabinet on Wednesday, 20th May, 2026, 10.30 am – Democracy in Devon
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2 June 2026Purposes
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