Timetable for Consultation and
Development of The Wellington Academy

October 2007
(completed)
Consultation document published.
Meetings held with stakeholder groups.
Displays and information available.

November 2007
(completed)
Closing date for receipt of written comments.

January 2008

(complete)

DCSF considers the results of consultation.
Principal advertisement in national press.

February 2008

(completed)

Principal long list interviews.
Wiltshire Cabinet consider Castledown School Closure Notice.

March 2008

(completed)

Principal short list interviews.

April 2008

(completed)

Appoint Principal (subject to signed Funding Agreement & Castledown School closure notice approval).


April 2008 onwards
Subject to approval of Secretary of State –
Implementation stage begins:
Design & Procurement work on new Academy building begins.
Planning for staff and pupil arrangements.


May 2008
Legal Agreement between DCSF and Academy Trust signed.

Mid July 2008
School and admission details published in Wiltshire’s
secondary schools brochure.

October – November 2008
Applications process continues.

December 2008
Over-subscription policy applied.

March 2009
The Academy Trust offers places in accordance with agreed policy.

September 2009
Opening of The Wellington Academy in existing buildings.

September 2010 onwards
Occupy new Academy buildings.

September 2011 Boarding commences in new boarding houses
Combined Cadet Force likely to commence

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