We the undersigned, are fully supportive to the proposal of St Pauls C of E primary school to grow into an all-through 3-16 school in the heart of Newcastle Upon Tyne.

St Pauls C of E was an all-through school from 1862 to 1962 in the West end of Newcastle. Given that the high quality secondary school places in the inner city of Newcastle has now outstripped supply, we believe that there is a clear need to increase the number of such places in the heart of the city.

The children of the inner west community deserve to attend a secondary school in their own community that will give them a high standard of education. For too long the children in this area are forced to leave behind their friends from primary school to attend different schools scattered across the city.

The time has come for this to change, a change that is very much wanted and needed in this community.

To read the full proposal for the all through school please visit the website: www.stpauls.newcastle.sch.uk