South Gloucestershire and Stroud College (SGS) has revealed it is preparing to take over the management of Forest Academy in Cinderford.
The college, a product of a merger between the former Filton and Stroud colleges in 2012, will take over the management from the current sponsor E-ACT.
Kevin Hamblin, principal and chief executive of SGS, said: “The town of Cinderford needs a strong, successful and vibrant secondary school. Currently, the school faces challenges to improve the academic performance at GCSE level and also to capitalise on the growth opportunities available.
“We want to provide an environment that inspires learners and we have already submitted a bid for £4m of new investment to build a state-of-the-art teaching block and put investment in the quality of the existing teaching facilities.”
Chairman of Forest Academy, Neill Ricketts, said: “Forest Academy is excited about the prospect of working with SGS. They have the capacity and expertise to really transform the school.”
SGS governors will meet to formally review the due diligence report later this month and a formal transfer will take place on March 1.
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