A Hull company has been awarded a £620,032 contract to redevelop a Bishop Monkton school.

North Yorkshire Council has commissioned JP Developers Ltd to replace a temporary unit at Bishop Monkton Church of England Primary School with a permanent classroom.

It will see the creation of a brand new 134 square metre building, which the council says will provide a more accessible and inclusive environment for pupils.

The temporary structure would be demolished.

The village school, which is based on St John’s Way, currently has 105 pupils.

The council tabled the plans in December 2021. In planning documents, it said:

“The new classroom unit will provide modern teaching environment and a much-needed space for the needs of the existing pupils providing them with a more suitable means of access and teaching environment.”

According to a council decision notice, the work is due to start in July this year.

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