Greenbank High School has been selected as one of the latest 239 schools that will be rebuilt or substantially refurbished as part of the fourth round of the Government’s School Rebuilding Programme.
The scheme has invested over £13 billion to maintain and improve schools since 2015.
It will provide the funding to transform 500 schools across England, delivering on the Government’s commitment to level up opportunity around the country by giving every child access to the best classrooms, wherever they go to school.
The School Rebuilding Programme is backed by £1.8 billion of Government funding this financial year, helping to rebuild and refurbish primary, secondary, and specialist schools, in addition to sixth form colleges around England.
The funding for Greenbank High School will help to improve learning environments for pupils, subject to a further assessment to determine the sequencing of projects nationwide, and a detailed feasibility study at the outset of the project at Greenbank.
The majority of the projects are set to be completed in three to five years.
Each school in the programme has been selected based on the condition of its buildings, making sure the greatest improvements are delivered for schools that need them the most and maximising children’s chances to gain the skills and knowledge they need.
All new buildings will be more energy efficient for future winter resilience, helping schools keep bills down and meeting the Government’s net zero commitments.
As well as delivering world-class learning environments for pupils, the School Rebuilding Programme will also create opportunities, jobs, and apprenticeships – from the construction industry to suppliers, businesses will be offering training as part of their involvement in the projects.
Southport MP Damien Moore said:
“The quality of learning environments in schools can have a significant impact on a student’s learning and I have been working closely with the Conservative Government to secure investment in our schools to offer children the best opportunity to succeed.
“That is why I welcome the news that Greenbank High School will benefit from the latest round of the School Rebuilding Programme, backed by £1.8 billion in 2022–34 to rebuild and refurbish 239 more schools across the country.
“It is right that our local children get the best education possible, and I know that a new and improved physical environment plays a crucial role in achieving this.
“This investment will improve the experience of students in Greenbank, further supporting the teachers in helping their pupils to learn, develop, and achieve their full potential, while also aiming to support local jobs in the construction and maintenance of these new facilities.
“I have written to the school to congratulate them on this fantastic news, and I look forward to seeing the new facilities when they are up and running.”
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