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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
National
Philip James Lynch

London council plans to merge two schools despite teacher fears it'll harm pupils

Staff and parents took part in a protest against merger on Wednesday, October 1 - (Louise Crimmin)

A plan to merge two west London schools has sparked protests and anger with governors stating the amalgamation would have “no educational benefit” and could result in staff cuts.

Hillingdon Council revealed proposals to merge Harefield Infant School and Harefield Junior School earlier this year. The council says falling pupil numbers are behind the move and this will secure the school's long-term future.

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