Parties interested in running a new Academy school in Bournemouth are being asked to submit their bids this month.

As part of ongoing efforts to prevent a shortfall of spaces during increasing demand - the Council wants sponsors to come forward with proposals for taking on a 420 place primary in Strouden Park from September next year.

Deputy Leader Nicola Greene says a panel of councillors, officers and headteachers will make a shortlist:

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