The saving of a “precious school community” is a “fantastic result”, an Isle of Wight councillor has said, in response to yesterday’s vote to keep Wroxall Primary School open.
Cllr Rodney Downer paid tribute to the Save Wroxall School campaign, describing it as a “big team effort”.
The representative for Wroxall, Lowtherville and Bonchurch has been a prominent critic of the council’s closure plans, both at County Hall and with protesters on the streets of Newport.
He said:
“This is a fantastic result for Wroxall. The saving of a precious school community and the fabric of the village. It was a big team effort involving many people.
“I would like to pay tribute to Save Wroxall School, the school governors, headteacher and staff and indeed all staff at the school – noting their professional approach during this traumatic and stressful period.
“Also thanking the parish council for providing meetings and Stenbury Hall. Wroxall Woolies for also providing a meeting place to meet parents. Residents of Wroxall for their support.
“Thank you to everyone and now the school can go forward and continue its nurturing and inspiring experience for all pupils.”
Reacting to the news, Wroxall parent Aviv Good said Cllr Downer should be “incredibly proud”, describing the result as an “immense achievement”.