Shrewsbury school in line for works as part of £1bn plan to rebuild and renovate sites
Millions of pounds will be spent on rebuilding projects at rundown school sites, including one in Shrewsbury.
Belvidere School will see some of the cash spent on much-needed works.
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson, the MP for South Staffordshire, said: “We are launching the first phase of our ambitious new schools programme, with 50 rebuilds and 21 new free schools. The rebuilding projects are just the start of our major ten-year programme, transforming hundreds of schools and improving the education of tens of thousands of children.
“Alongside this, over 15,500 children will now benefit from 21 new free schools across the country as we look to build back better after the pandemic.
“I am determined to get all children back into education as soon as possible, and will make sure we do not let the pandemic stand in the way of giving every young person the opportunity to succeed, progress and fulfil their potential.”
A new secondary school will be built as part of the £1 billion scheme to boost education.
Ministers have given Star Academies the go ahead to build a school in Wolverhampton, while 20 other free schools will be built elsewhere in the country. More details of the rebuilding schemes is set to be announced later this year.
The Department for Education said projects can range from replacing or refurbishing individual buildings through to whole school rebuilds.
A consultation is planned to gather views on how schools are prioritised for future rounds of the long-term programme.
