Primary school under financial pressure with 'falling pupil numbers' set to close despite opposition from families

manchestereveningnews.co.uk:

A primary school in Ashton ‘under financial pressure’ with ‘falling pupil numbers’ is set to close despite childrens’ anxiety.

Our Lady’s Immaculate Catholic Primary School has been issued a statutory notice of closure by Wigan Council following a cabinet meeting last week.

It's the second ordered to close by the council in the space of a few months. The decision to close came after a period of consultation which saw strong opposition from 234 people with only five in support of closure.

A number of current pupils were asked about a potential move and some expressed ‘anxiety’ over ‘not knowing anyone’ in the new school and being ‘bullied’ for being the new kids.