Work to expand primary school in south Suffolk completed
An additional 105 places have been created at the Brooklands Community Primary School in Brantham
Work to expand a Suffolk primary school has been completed, creating 105 new places for local children.
The construction of the new block at Brooklands Community Primary School in Brantham has increased the capacity of the school by roughly a third, bringing the total number of pupils to 315.
The new space includes three new classrooms, a studio, small group room, toilets and additional parking.
It was funded by a ÂŁ1.6m investment from Suffolk County Council and Babergh District Council.
Christine Davy, Headteacher at Brooklands Primary School, said:
“The school site has experienced its most significant transformation since it was originally built, and our children have watched on with enjoyment as cranes to forklifts, bricklayers to electricians, have worked to build our stunning, state of the art new teaching facility.
“Years in the planning and months in the building our children will now see the transformation up close and be able to peak beyond the classroom doors, exploring the new block.
"September will see the first of many generations of children taught in this area.
“There has also been continued rejuvenation of the outdoor space, with the installation of a new trim trail and additional bike and scooter storage, extended car parking and increased early years outside space with climbing equipment, playground resurfacing and a new porch entrance into the school.”