The site lies between Vicarage Road and properties along Farneworth Road, Hope Avenue and Station Road.

As the building to be replaced is the southernmost, the site is defined by the allotments to the south, the existing hedgerow on the eastern boundary, the playing field to the north, and the hedgerow to the east. The existing access point from Vicarage Road will remain unaltered.

The existing buildings are at the end of their design life and are no longer fit for modern teaching. Internal accessibility, small rooms, lack of storage and inefficient heating are all problems felt by staff and students.

The proposal is therefore to demolish the southern block and erect a new linear block, with an extension to the car park and improvements to landscaping. The latter will create a more welcoming entrance environment, better integration between buildings, and additional play areas.

Internally, the project will provide new classrooms and group rooms, as well as a new assembly hall, activity studio, practical area, staff room and office space for the day-to-day running of the school. These will provide a significant improvement for both teachers and students, with the aim of creating an inspiring place to learn and offering a permanent replacement for the existing temporary teaching block.

There will be no change to the number of pupils or staff, and it will continue to be operated by existing management. Temporary accommodation will also be provided on site for pupils whilst the construction works take place.