Performing Arts Schools Close: Staff & Students Affected


Author: The Daily News Now! February 27, 2026 Duration: 1:29
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Performing Arts Schools Close: Staff & Students Affected

Heartfelt Farewell: Performing Arts Schools Close Due to Financial Struggles

Two performing arts schools, a primary and a secondary, will shut down after this summer, following a joint decision with Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson. The closure is due to severe financial issues, including a significant overspend, falling student numbers, a poor Ofsted rating, and unusable facilities with no viable solutions. School leaders expressed regret in a letter to parents, assuring staff will continue teaching until August thirty-first, allowing Year six and Year eleven students to complete their exams uninterrupted. A four-week consultation has begun, and the NASUWT union is advocating for staff, demanding full legal pay and assistance in finding new roles within Liverpools schools.

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