The future of an Isle of Wight primary school is in doubt.
A public consultation has been launched to consider the closure of Chillerton and Rookley primary.
Governors are proposing merging the school with Godshill.
The Stenbury Federation, which governs both schools, says falling pupils and budget constraints are to blame.
Di Barker, chair of governors, said:
"Governors are committed to ensuring all children in the Stenbury Federation have access to high-quality education by sustaining and building on recent improvements through effective and strategic use of our hardworking staff and existing resources.
"We have therefore written to the council to ask that they take steps to consider the future of Chillerton and Rookley Primary School."
In a letter to the council, governors said amalgamating Chillerton and Rookley Primary School with Godshill would reduce the risk of both schools having to shut.
Pupil numbers at Chillerton and Rookley currently stand at 34, despite its capacity being 91.
The school has received no first preference applications for the 2021/22 academic year.
It also has an estimated budget deficit of around £101,000 for 2020/21, which is forecast to grow to £225,000 by 2023.
Mark Snow, executive headteacher of the Stenbury Federation, said:
"Staff and pupils have worked tirelessly to support me to improve both schools and I am immensely proud of the progress and effort we have made in some very challenging circumstances."
The Isle of Wight Council has agreed to hold a six-week, non-statutory public consultation on the future of Chillerton and Rookley Primary School, Chillerton, a school federated with Godshill Primary School.
Councillor Paul Brading, Cabinet member for children's services, education and skills, said:
"The governors have not reached this decision lightly but with the best interests of their children at heart.
"During the past few years, the Stenbury Federation has been through a period of leadership instability, deficit budgets and a requires improvement rating from Ofsted.
"However, since 2018, they have worked closely with the council to establish strong and consistent leadership, resulting in the rapid improvement of outcomes for their children.
"Now they believe a more sustainable educational offer should be considered and have therefore asked the council to start an initial consultation on the future of the school which we are happy to facilitate."
People have until March 19 to submit their comments. These can be made to: [email protected].
For more information, visit https://www.iow.gov.uk/
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