 Twelve people disagreed with the proposal to open the school as part of the Statutory Consultation.The Educating Brentwood Forum, which opposed the opening of nearby Becket Keys Church of England Free School, expressed concerns regarding evidence of need and demand; perceived competition with Brentwood schools; and the School4Ongar group's early visit (among visits to several other schools) to IES Breckland school in Brandon, Suffolk.A small number of local residents expressed concern about the vehicular entrance to the proposed new school.