18.—(1) An enlargement of the premises of the school which would increase the capacity of the school by—
(a)more than 30 pupils; and
(b)by 25% or 200 pupils (whichever is the lesser).
(2) Subject to sub-paragraph (3) in this paragraph “an enlargement” of the premises of a school includes—
(a)the proposed enlargement; and
(b)any enlargements made in the 5 years preceding the date when the new enlargement will be made, excluding any temporary enlargements where it is anticipated the enlargement will be in place for less than 3 years; and
(c)the making permanent of any temporary enlargement.
(3) Where there have been any enlargements for which proposals have been published and approved under section 28 of SSFA or section 19 of the Act (“approved proposal”), “enlargement of the premises” includes—
(a)the proposed enlargements; and
(b)any enlargements made in the period since the last approved proposal (excluding any temporary enlargements where it is anticipated the enlargement will be in place for less than 3 years); and
(c)the making permanent of any temporary enlargements.
19.—(1) Subject to sub-paragraphs (2) to (4), an increase in the number of pupils in any relevant age group by 27 or more.
(2) No increase arises for the purpose of sub-paragraph (1) unless the school’s admission number, taking into account the additional pupils, will exceed its highest admission number during the 3 school years immediately preceding the year in which it is intended that the increase will take effect.
(3) This paragraph does not apply in relation to any relevant age group comprising pupils the majority of whom are over compulsory school age.
(4) This paragraph does not apply to temporary increases which it is anticipated will be in place for no more than a year.
20. In relation to provision for special educational needs—
(a)the establishment of a provision that is recognised by the local education authority as reserved for children with special educational needs; or
(b)discontinuance of provision which is recognised by the authority as reserved for children with special educational needs.
21.—(1) The alteration of the upper age limit so as to provide sixth form education other than such an alteration resulting from persons being provided with education falling within section 80(1) of SFFA 1998.
(2) In this paragraph the “upper age limit” in relation to the school means the highest age of pupils for whom education is normally provided at the school.