Councillors in Milton Keynes have given the go ahead to fund a new £18 million primary school in the city.
The council’s October 28 delegated decisions meeting agreed to begin the procurement process for a contractor to design and build the school in Whitehouse South, which will cater for up to 630 pupils with a 39-place nursery on-site.
The winning contractor is expected to start work on site in Summer 2027, with the school opening in September 2028.
It will be the fifth and final school in the western expansion area and will include a special educational needs and disability (SEND) unit.
In the past 10 years, the city council has built seven new schools and helped 22 existing schools expand, creating 13,409 new places.
Cllr Joe Hearnshaw, cabinet member for children and young people (pictured), said: “This is a significant new school and will be so important to our growing community in Whitehouse South.
“We’re excited to begin working with designers, builders and local education leaders to bring this new school to life. As Milton Keynes continues to expand, we will ensure that all families continue to have access to quality local schools.”
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