Two new classrooms are to be built at Boroughbridge Primary School and its existing Horsa hut will be demolished.
North Yorkshire Council has awarded a £805,870 contract to Pontefract firm R H Fullwood Ltd to carry out the work.
This project will be funded by section 106 funding paid by developers to the council to compensate for the impact of new homes on local infrastructure.
The classrooms are expected to be ready for the new academic year, September 2024.
Last year 2023 the headteacher, governors and council met to discuss plans to expand the school, which
This led to talks about the current building, which is situated alongside the KS1 playground and separate to the main school building, being replaced.
Emma Ryan, headteacher of Boroughbridge primary school said:
“This is an extremely exciting time to be at Boroughbridge Primary School.
“The school has grown considerably over the last few years, mainly due to the new housing developments, and I am positive that pupil numbers will continue to increase. It is great that the local authority have recognised the need for extra classrooms as this will allow us to accommodate our pupils.”
Boroughbridge primary school
A school spokesperson added:
“It was clear that the new housing estates and general growth of Boroughbridge was going to impact the school with a rise in pupil numbers. Over the last year, this has been very evident due to all our new families and pupils.
“This Horsa hut has been part of our school for a long time but is now not fit for current educational needs and for the quality of teaching that we uphold. As a result, it will need to be demolished.”
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