A PRIMARY School in Haydock has converted into an academy.

A delegated decision has been taken by a St Helens Council officer to approve the Commercial Transfer Agreement to enable the conversion of St James’ CE Primary School to academy status.

A Commercial Transfer Agreement is required as part of the academy conversion process.

The school will become part of the Liverpool Diocesan Schools Trust.

A notice on the council’s website says: “St James’ CE Primary School intends to convert to become an academy from October 2018.

“The school will become part of the Liverpool Diocesan Schools Trust.”