School expansion to create 300 extra places

Telford and Wrekin Council is looking to ensure there are enough school places across the borough

Works to expand and refurbish a Telford school will see an extra 300 places for pupils.

Work on Telford Park School is already under way - phase one, to see an extra 60 Year Seven places from September 2025, is almost complete.

Phase two, due to be completed by September 2026, will see a block of eight more classrooms built at the site in Stirchley - upping the number of extra students to 300.

It comes as Telford and Wrekin Council looks to ensure there are enough school places across the borough as part of its secondary school expansion programme.

The authority said the school's expansion would cater for demand from people living locally and support its growth.

Headteacher Aimee Huntington said the school was "thrilled" and the changes marked a significant milestone in its improvement journey.

"This capital investment project is really important, not just for Telford Park School but for Telford and Wrekin as a whole," said the council's cabinet member for education, Shirley Reynolds.

"Education is the cornerstone of a vibrant community. By investing in our schools, we are investing in our future.

"We want to create hundreds more school places to ensure every local child and young person can attend a local school and benefit from modern facilities."