I am writing in response to the review with regard to future school provision in the Purbeck area.

The proposal for this area includes moving to a two-tier system, ie closing Swanage Middle School.

I entirely reject this proposal.

I think Swanage Middle School provides an excellent learning environment between the ages of nine and 13.

The children are very happy there, as reflected in their recent Ofsted report, and I think with Mr Pratten in charge this school will go from strength to strength.

Once the children reach year eight at age 13, I think they are ready for the move to a much larger school and also ready for the long journey by bus.

Figures show that 11 and 12-year-olds who attend middle schools do much better academically than those who go to secondary schools.

I think that the children of Swanage deserve to be educated in their home town until they are at least 13 years old.

Parents and residents can have their say by writing to: Director for Children and Young People, Dorset County Council, Colliton Park, Dorchester, Dorset DT1 1XJ, by emailing purbeckreview @dorset.gov.uk or completing the online questionnaire at dorsetforyou.com M Peacock, Kingswood Close, Swanage