St John and St James Church of England Primary School
Consultation – St John and St James C of E Primary School reduction of Published Admission Number (PAN)
Consultation Period – 4th November to 13th December 2024
The Published Admission Number (PAN) at St John and St James C of E Primary School is currently 60. This means that the number of pupils admitted to Reception each year is a maximum of 60. The Governors and Senior Leadership Team at St John and St James C of E Primary School wish to reduce this by 30 places which will result in an annual pupil intake of 30 effective September 2026 onward.
Reducing the PAN will assist the school to provide stability in its long-term planning and allow the school to secure high-quality educational outcomes for the pupils currently on our roll, while continuing to provide an appropriate number of places for future pupil numbers in line with demand in the Upper Edmonton area. Although the Regulations and Code of Practice relating to school admissions no longer require an admissions authority to consult when maintaining or increasing a school’s PAN, there remains a requirement to consult when the proposal is to be reduced.
This is a decision taken on the advice of London Borough of Enfield admissions service’s analysis of place demand, and follows research, analysis, reflection, discussion and advice from Enfield.
The Governing Body of St John and St James C of E Primary School is seeking comments on the proposed change. It is important to the Governors and Senior Leadership Team to consider the views of our parents and the wider community. If you would like to contribute to the consultation, please use the links below to access further information:
Response to Reduction of PAN consultation
Consultation letter for stakeholders
Consultation letter for parents
