Victoria Road Questionnaire

Victoria Road Questionnaire
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It is looking increasingly likely that Aberdeen City Council wishes to close Victoria Road School in Torry. We know this is a well loved school and part of Torry’s heritage. In recent years the pupil population has decreased and the Council is using this as its argument for closure. If the Council can prove that the school is operating at less than 60% capacity, then it can close the school without referring it to a Minister in the Scottish government. However, we suspect that the Council has deliberately suppressed pupil numbers and have heard reports that up to thirty pupils have been refused entry over the past year. We are also aware that because of the continued speculation about the school’s future, some parents have opted to send their child to another school to avoid disruption to their education should the school close. We also don’t think the Council have taken into account proposals to reduce class sizes and the planned regeneration of Old Torry. That is why we are asking you to complete and return this questionnaire. Even if you do not have a child at Victoria Road School or of school age, your views are still very welcome. Anne Begg MP and Cllr Yvonne Allan . . .
First Name
Last Name
E-mail
Address
City
Do you have children of primary school age	Yes No
Do you have a child who attends Victoria Road School?	Yes No
If yes how may?
What classes?
If no which school so they attend?
Is this school out of the catchment area where you live?	Yes No
If yes, what reason did you have for this?	Moved house and did not want to move child Refused entry to Victoria Road School Uncertainty about the future of Victoria Road School Preferred ethos of another school Other
If other, please explain
Do any of your relatives attend Victoria Road Primary School?	Yes No
If yes, how are you related
Do you know of a child who has been turned away from Victoria Road School?	Yes No
If yes when?
Do you think the school should remain open?	Yes No
If yes please give your reasons why
If no please give your reasons why
Any other comments you would like to make?