Dear Parents, Carers, and Members of Our School Communities,
Brontë Academy Trust is launching a formal consultation from 6 November to 19 December 2025 on proposed changes to Published Admission Numbers (PANs), to take effect from the 2027/28 academic year.
These proposals follow confirmation from the Local Authority that falling birth rates across the district are leading to lower pupil numbers, creating more school places than are currently required. This trend is expected to continue in the coming years.
To ensure our schools remain stable, well-staffed, and financially sustainable, we are proposing the following changes:
Proposed Changes ?
Oakworth Primary School: Reduce PAN from 60 to 45 pupils per year group (from September 2027).
This reflects current and projected pupil numbers in the area and will help align school resources with future demand.
Oldfield Primary School: Reduce PAN from 10 to 8 pupils per year group (from September 2027).
This modest adjustment better reflects local demand while ensuring we can continue to offer small class sizes and personalised support.
No changes are proposed for Haworth or Lees Primary Schools. Haworth Primary School is already operating with a reduced PAN following a previous consultation, and current pupil numbers remain appropriate for its size. Lees Primary School continues to experience
strong enrolment trends, and its existing PAN remains suitable to meet local needs.
Have Your Say
We welcome your feedback on these proposals. Please share your views by 19 December 2025 via: ?
Email: Consultationresponse@bronteacademytrust.org.uk ?
Post: Consultation Response, Brontë Academy Trust, Tree Tops, Haworth Primary School, Rawdon Road, Haworth, Keighley, BD22 8DW
All responses will be carefully reviewed before final decisions are made in January 2026.
Thank you for taking the time to share your views on these important proposals. Together, we can plan for the future and ensure Brontë Academy Trust schools remain strong, sustainable, and able to continue providing excellent education for every child.
Yours Sincerely
Asa Firth CEO, Brontë Academy Trust