Brixton Schools Face Amalgamation as RAAC Discoveries Prompt Building Upgrades

Lambeth Council is consulting on proposed school amalgamations in Brixton, including Christ Church Primary with St John the Divine and Fenstanton Primary with Holy Trinity CofE Primary, due to declining school-age numbers. These discussions come after years of falling rolls that have left some sites under capacity and prompted reviews of how resources can be shared across the area.

Shifts in pupil numbers behind the proposals

School-age populations in Brixton have been dropping for some time, leading council officers to examine mergers as one response. The pattern has affected multiple sites and created pressure to consolidate operations rather than maintain separate buildings with smaller intakes. This background explains why the current consultation focuses on pairing specific primaries that share nearby catchments and could operate more efficiently together.

Infrastructure pressures and temporary moves

Corpus Christi Catholic School in Brixton will temporarily relocate 200 students in August 2025 for roof remedial work after discovering reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete in its building. The move highlights how older structures continue to require attention, adding another layer to the challenges schools face while pupil numbers change. Such issues have built up alongside enrolment trends, making long-term planning more complex for both maintained and faith schools.

Newer schools and partnerships taking shape

Trinity Academy, a Free School in Brixton that opened on part of the old Lambeth College site with only 17 pupils, has announced plans for a new school building while the Brixton Hill campus of Lambeth College is set for demolition. The Brixton Learning Collaborative unites 13 schools in and around Brixton to improve pupil and community outcomes through partnership working. These developments show how some institutions have started small and expanded while others have formed networks to share expertise and support. Brixton Windmill is set to open a new education and community centre offering activities for school groups, adult learners, and local residents, providing an additional resource that complements classroom provision.

What comes next for families and staff

Parents and staff can review the consultation documents on the Lambeth Council website and submit responses during the current period. The Brixton Learning Collaborative continues its joint programmes, and updates on the Corpus Christi relocation and Trinity Academy building plans will be issued through the individual schools. Residents can also follow progress on the Brixton Windmill centre through its official channels as the project advances.