Former Charles Edward Brooke School Consultation

We are now progressing with the next phase of public consultation to receive any feedback on our intention to submit an application to the Department of Education to dispose or change the use of the currently unused Former Charles Edward Brooke School at Cormont Road, Myatt’s Field, London, SE5 9RE.

The site has been closed as an educational facility since 2012, and it is confirmed by the Lambeth Local Education Authority, that it is surplus to requirement for education purposes. 

London Borough of Lambeth has already invited primary schools within a 0.5-mile radius and secondary schools within a 1-mile radius of the site to express an interest, should they wish to do so, in using the playing fields (comprising tarmacked areas around the main building) in connection with their school. 

Lambeth Council is hoping the site may be brought forward for redevelopment or conversion of the site for housing. This may require a disposal of land interest in some or all of the site. Any proceeds are expected to be reinvested back into the local authority’s school estate. A final decision on the future of the site has not been made yet. 

This consultation is being undertaken in advance of an expected application to the Secretary of State for Education for appropriation or disposal of the site under Section 77 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998 (as amended by Education Act 2011). This will be subject to a future decision by the council.

If you would like to make any comment , please email JWaite@lambeth.gov.uk quoting reference FCEBS77.

The deadline for comments is 13th December 2024.