A?VILLAGE?primary school in?Torridge could have its future safeguarded by becoming part of an academy trust, parents were told at a meeting last week.

A consultation process is currently taking place on the future of Pyworthy?Primary School, which entered special measures following an Ofsted rating of inadequate last year.

The consultation may result in a decision to close the school.

The Church of England school, maintained by Devon County Council, is currently in the Holsworthy Federation, which it joined in 2011.

A drop-in information session took place last Wednesday at Pyworthy Village Hall, with representatives from the school's governing body and the county council.

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