# Pas-de-Calais institutional and educational reorganization

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/pas-de-calais-institutional-and-educational-reorganization
> Updated: 2026-09-05T08:28:02.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The Pas-de-Calais department is undergoing structural changes in its public services, particularly within the education sector. Demographic shifts have led to a decline in student numbers, with public middle school enrollment expected to decrease by 1,356 students for the 2026 school year. In certain territories, projections suggest a 20% drop in enrollment by 2030. Despite these trends, Department President Jean-Claude Leroy has stated that the administration intends to maintain local public services and will not close middle schools in rural areas.

To support educational infrastructure, the Pas-de-Calais Departmental Council is investing 9 million euros into the extension and restructuring of the Collège du Pays de l’Allœu in Laventie. This project, which began in June 2023, includes an expanded boarding area, a restructured resource center, a new multipurpose room, and an enlarged dining hall designed to accommodate more than 500 students.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-05: Pas-de-Calais invests 9 million euros in Laventie school works

The Pas-de-Calais Departmental Council is investing 9 million euros to extend and restructure the Collège du Pays de l’Allœu in Laventie, with completion expected in January 2025.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pas-de-calais-invests-9-million-euros-in-laventie-school-works

### 2026-09-02: Pas-de-Calais faces school and parish reorganizations

Pas-de-Calais is undergoing major reorganizations in education and religion, facing declining student numbers and a reduction of local parishes from 89 to 11.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pas-de-calais-faces-school-and-parish-reorganizations

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