Ashfield Comprehensive School, Kirkby, and Kirkby College have been selected as two of 50 schools that will be rebuilt or repaired as part of the second round of the Government’s School Rebuilding Programme.

The funding for the schools will help to deliver modern learning environments for pupils, including options such as new classrooms, science labs, sports halls, and dining halls. The majority of the projects are set to be completed in three to five years.

The Government has also confirmed that from 2022-23, per pupil funding will increase to an average of £6,150 per secondary school pupil and £4,800 per primary school pupil. For pupils in the East Midlands, this means average funding will increase to £5,230, a per pupil funding boost of £152 compared to current levels.

Ashfield MP Lee Anderson said: “Every child deserves to learn in a world-class school, so they can get a good education and the best possible start in life.

“This extra funding to help rebuild Ashfield Comprehensive School and Kirkby College will deliver that for children in Ashfield – giving them the best possible learning environment so they can focus on what really matters, their education and catching up on lost learning after the pandemic.”