New Redditch school officially opens

Holyoakes Field First School opened its doors for the first time in its new location on Cookridge Close at the start of the school term.

The school, which has relocated from its former site on Bridge Street, was officially opened by dozens of guests, including county council chairman councillor Chris Rogers.

Councillor Tracey Onslow, cabinet member for education, who was among those on site attending the grand opening of the school, said: “This new building at Holyoakes Field will really benefit the school community, both now and in the future, and it is great to see the improvements for myself.

Holyoakes Field First School pupils. (Image: Worcestershire County Council.)

“This completed project is one example how we’re committed to improving educational facilities and provision for our pupils and staff across the county.

“I’m looking forward to seeing how the new facilities here help students to go on and achieve their full potential.”

Guests at the official opening were given tours of the new school by Year 4 pupils and there was a short performance by the school choir.

Holyoakes Field First School. (Image: Council.)

The new school, which caters for 300 pupils and 26 nursery places, boasts a large outdoor area and woodland, and the building has been designed to reduce heat loss in colder months

It also includes an up-to-date kitchen which will provide meals cooked on-site rather than needing to have meals brought in externally.

Headteacher, Tasnim Koser, said: “The staff and I feel incredibly privileged to have been given this opportunity to relocate to a fantastic new purpose-built school. 

"We are determined to build on the school’s rich history and reputation as we enter this new exciting phase of the school’s journey. 

"We have amazing facilities that provide so much scope for us to provide an extensive and rich curriculum for current and future generations.”