Save Albury C of E Primary School - The School the Community Is Fighting to Save
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Josephine Quinton – Save Albury Church of England Primary School
This special episode focuses on the urgent campaign to Save Albury Church of England Primary School, a small village school near Bishop’s Stortford that has been serving children and families since 1850.
Albury Primary School provides a nurturing, family-style environment where children thrive, and its loss would impact not just pupils, but the entire village and surrounding communities.
What’s Happening
The school has been placed under threat of closure due to funding pressures and declining pupil numbers.
Since the closure announcement, uncertainty has caused families to leave, worsening the situation.
Many parents have said they would bring their children back if the school is given time and reassurance.
A final decision is due at a cabinet meeting on Friday morning at Stevenage Council Offices.
How You Can Help Right Now
Join and share the campaign Facebook group:
Save Albury C of E Primary School
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583580070392&locale=en_GB
This is the main hub for updates, including:
• The Open Letter - https://www.chrishinchliff.co.uk/albury-school
• GoFundMe donations - https://gofund.me/13728cc26
Supporters are encouraged to:
Share posts widely
Attend the public meeting if possible
The message is simple: small village schools matter.
Stortford Spotlight Answers
1. Billboard in Jackson Square
“Small village schools matter.”
A message for everyone — because today it’s Albury, but tomorrow it could be another local school.
2. Secret Spot in Town
Grove Cottage
A specialist SEND and education setting providing meaningful activities and support for children and young adults with disabilities.
Costa Coffee (Tesco)
Not just for coffee a place where conversations started, petitions were signed, and community support grew through wearing campaign t-shirts.
3. Local Legends to Spotlight
Chris Hinchcliffe MP
For speaking in Parliament and publicly supporting the campaign.
Amanda Alexander & Zoë Stiles
Local women and community champions helping spread the message far and wide.
Everyone sharing, signing, donating, and showing up
This campaign is powered by community action.