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St Oswalds School Change Approved

by Elvet & Gilesgate Lib Dems on 21 July, 2013

The County Council’s Cabinet has approved the proposal to change the age range at St Oswald’s School from 3-7 to 3-11 from September 2014 so that it becomes a primary school. Local Lib Dems welcome this change which should relieve pressure on primary school places on the west of the city and, we hope, secure […]

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Durham Free School Presentation Evening

by Elvet & Gilesgate Lib Dems on 21 February, 2013

On 27 February at 7.30pm there will be a Presentation Evening at Bowburn Hall Hotel for parents and Year 6 children who have applied for a place or registered an interest in applying for place in September.

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Local Lib Dems Backing St Oswald’s School

by Elvet & Gilesgate Lib Dems on 9 January, 2013

Local Lib Dems have given their support to plans by St Oswald’s School to become a full primary school from September 2014. At present St. Oswald’s only has pupils to Year 2 (age 7). This causes problems for parents/carers in having to find a place at another school for when they start Year 3. This […]

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Durham Free School

by Elvet & Gilesgate Lib Dems on 3 October, 2012

Parents of Year 6 pupils can now apply for places at Durham Free School. For details please follow this link http://www.durhamfreeschool.org/how-to-apply/

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