Eleven schools on the Isle of Wight will see their buildings rebuilt or refurbished under the second phase of the Government’s Priority School Building Programme (PSBP).
They are part of 77 schools across the South East to receive the funding – Ryde Academy, Christ the King College and Carisbrooke College are among others who have already had funding approved in the first round of funding.
Isle of Wight schools
The following schools will benefit from the PSBP funding:
Gurnard Primary School
Barton Primary School and Early Years Centre
Wootton Community Primary School
Wroxall Primary School
Binstead Primary School
Green Mount Primary School
Dover Park Primary School
Brading Church of England Controlled Primary School
All Saints Church of England Primary School, Freshwater
Queens Gate Foundation Primary
Sandown Bay Academy
Three year commitment
A spokesperson from the Cabinet Office says,
“As well as this continued investment to improve school buildings in the worst state though the PSBP, the Government has also published today details of how over £4 billion will be allocated between 2015 and 2018 to schools, local authorities, academy trusts, and voluntary-aided partnerships to help them improve the condition of schools across the country.
“This three-year commitment will not only give those responsible for schools in the South East more certainty but – thanks to more accurate targeting – the funding is now being provided where it is needed most according to the size and condition of schools.”
Education Secretary Nicky Morgan said,
“As part of our long term economic plan, we have continued to invest in school buildings which will ensure we can deliver even more great new schools, transform the learning environment for tens of thousands of pupils and their teachers whilst delivering value for money for the taxpayer.
“We’re also making sure, for the first time, that every local area can benefit from more funding certainty, so that local councils, academy trusts and voluntary-aided partnerships can plan ahead and make the right investment decisions that will deliver the best possible value for their schools.
“This announcement is a major step towards ensuring all children no matter what their background and no matter where they live have access to the best possible schools and learn in an environment that gives them the knowledge and skills to succeed in the global race.”
