A SUPER-SCHOOL is yet to decide whether to find places for a number of suspended pupils.

With just over a week to go to the opening of the King's Academy, in Middlesbrough, no decision has been made about the fate of 17 children excluded from Brackenhoe and Coulby Newham schools, which the academy replaces.

What is known is that they will not attend the school's first day.

Instead, they will start the new term at an old school, Beechwood, which is intended for excluded children.

Nigel McQuoid, principal at the academy, said the youngsters will be individually assessed.

He said: "There are a number of children who were on the rolls of the Brackenhoe and Coulby Newham schools, but who, as a result of a variety of reasons, have been receiving their education in other specialised facilities.

"In discussions with the council, it has been agreed that these children should return to those facilities at the start of the school term, and that an assessment of the best arrangements for their educational needs will be carried out as quickly as possible.''

A Middlesbrough Council spokesman said: "We will continue to work with the academy to find the best solution for these young people, and will decide with the school on what the best options are for the future.''