A REDDITCH  school has been selected to receive investment as part of the government’s school rebuilding programme.

Arrow Vale High School has been chosen as one of the latest 239 schools that will be rebuilt or substantially refurbished.

The funding for the school will help to deliver “state-of-the-art learning environments” for pupils and is expected to be completed in three to five years.

The School Rebuilding Programme is backed by £1.8 billion of Government funding this financial year.

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

Redditch MP, Rachel Maclean, said: “The quality of facilities in schools can have a significant impact on a student’s learning and I have been working closely with the government to secure investment in our schools to offer children and young people the best opportunity to succeed.

“That is why I welcome the news that Arrow Vale High School will benefit from the latest round of the School Rebuilding Programme, backed by £1.8 billion in 2022–23 to rebuild and refurbish 239 more schools across the country, including updating and modernising buildings by creating state of the art sports halls, music rooms, science labs, and dining areas.

“This investment will improve the experience of students in Redditch – helping them to learn, develop, and achieve their full potential.”

The new buildings will be more energy efficient, helping schools keep bills down and meeting the country’s net zero commitments.

Elsewhere in Worcestershire, Baxter College in Kidderminster has also been selected to benefit from the government investment.

The funding will deliver a new sports hall, that will double as an exam centre, and a complete refurbishment of the old middle school to incorporate it into the main school.