‘England’s smallest school’ to close after it was left with just two pupils

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. After being open for 180 years, Lancashire County Council has decided that the school is “no longer financially viable” following a public consultation earlier this year. I’ve liked being here for the past seven years and made a few friends.” Associate headteacher David Fann said the decision was “very sad” and said the school was “the core of the community”. Speaking earlier this year, Edwina Grant, executive director for education and children’s services at Lancashire County Council, said: “Unfortunately, we have to acknowledge the reality that the school is no longer financially viable with such incredibly low pupil numbers. Support free-thinking journalism and attend Independent events “There will only be one pupil attending the school from September this year and this figure may only increase by a few pupils over the coming years so there really is no other option.