The parents are campaigning to ensure the school continues to have two main entry-exit points, following a proposal from Bletchington principal John Willing to close the school’s Phillip Street boundary gate.

Spokesperson for the parents Sue Hobden said Mr Willing’s plan to close the Phillip Street gate will force at least 100 children and parents to use the school’s Matthews Avenue entrance.

“The Matthews Avenue exit is always choked with cars, buses and pedestrians,” she said.

“We fear that this will only serve to create more mayhem and danger for our children when arriving at or leaving school.”

Mrs Hobden said Mr Willing was being “cagey” about his plans, which include placing the school in “lock-down” in an effort to reduce outsiders’ access to the grounds during school hours.

“If he wants to turn this place into a prison then go for it but why inconvenience a lot or people while causing considerable safety issues,” she said.

The parents have also created a face book site in order to express their concerns.

Mr Willing was unavailable for comment, but a spokesperson from the NSW Department of Education and Training (DET) confirmed Bletchington Public School is finalising the construction of a range of school improvements, including a security fence.

“A proposal about entry points to the school was circulated to parents for consideration and comment and no decision has been made,” he said.

In the next two weeks the DET will meet with representatives from the school, parents, the community and road authorities to discuss the issue.