From Richmond Council
Dates, leaflet & FAQs
Richmond Council proposes closing Kew Riverside Primary School at the end of the 2026/27 school year, from 1 September 2027. No final decision has been made.
Response deadline
The council’s response form says: “All responses must be submitted by 16 October 2026.” No closing time is given, and we have not seen an extension. The leaflet’s table below gives this stage as September/
The published response deadline, 16 October 2026, has passed. No final decision has been made. The council’s timetable below shows the planned next stages.
The council’s documents and FAQs
- Consultation leaflet (PDF, 8 pages) The council’s Kew proposal, its reasons, the alternatives it rejected, the timetable below and how to respond.
- Kew Riverside FAQ (PDF, 13 pages) The council’s answers to points raised about Kew during this consultation, including school places and transition for current pupils if the closure goes ahead.
- School organisation consultation FAQ (PDF, 14 pages) The council’s general answers on proposed school closures and amalgamations across Richmond; not specific to Kew.
- Council consultation page ↗︎ The council’s current information and response route.
The council’s timetable
| Activity | Timeline |
|---|---|
| Pre-statutory consultation (current) | September/ |
| Review of outcomes from pre-statutory consultation and development of final proposals | November/ |
| Education and Children’s Services Committee - approval to proceed to statutory consultation | November 2026 |
| Publication of statutory notices | January 2027 |
| Statutory representation period | January/ |
| Review of outcomes from statutory consultation | February/ |
| Education and Children’s Services Committee - Determination | April 2027 |
| Implementation | 1 September 2027 |
Source: Richmond Council, Kew Riverside consultation leaflet. PDF page 7 (printed page 6), checked 13 October 2026. Later dates are planned and depend on council decisions.
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