Thousands of children to benefit from schools fit for the future

239 school buildings to be transformed as part of revolutionary ten-year programme.
Pupils across England will benefit from transformative new school buildings as 239 more schools and sixth forms will benefit from renovation projects.

The new projects build on the 161 that have previously been announced, with construction works now nearing completion on the most advanced sites. It means in total 400 out of 500 schools and sixth forms have now been selected for rebuilds through the ten-year School Rebuilding Programme.

The new buildings will be more energy efficient for future winter resilience and net-zero in operation, with old facilities replaced by modern education environments including new classrooms, sports halls and dining rooms.

Local schools benefitting from this programme include; Orchard Mead Academy and Shenton Primary School (Leicester), Brocks Hill Primary School, De Lisle College, Rawlins Academy & The Martin High School (Leicestershire) and Casterton College (Rutland).

(Source: Department for Education)