Work has now begun on the new two form entry Myton Gardens School in Warwick.

A "sod cutting ceremony" was held on Monday 9 September with representatives from Warwickshire County Council, Stowe Valley Multi-Academy Trust and other members of the project team celebrating the commencement of the scheme.  

Detailed plans to build the new primary school for up to 420 children were approved in April.

Up to 14 places would be provided for SEND children and an attached nursery with space for 34 children up to the age of four will also be built.

The school includes 15 classrooms, music and dance room, food science room, library and assembly hall, all split over two stories.

An artist's impression of Myton Gardens Primary School (image via planning application)

Cllr Peter Butlin, portfolio holder for finance and property, commented: "It's exciting to see the commencement of the construction of another new, high-quality education facility in Warwickshire.

"I look forward to seeing this modern, sustainable school develop into a nurturing and inclusive environment where our children can learn and thrive." 

Mrs Sheepy, who is leading on the opening of Myton Gardens School for SVMAT said: "It's incredibly exciting to break ground on Myton Gardens Primary School and we will be following it with great anticipation over the coming months.

"This school will be at the centre of this new community and we look forward to working with children, parents and residents to provide a wonderful environment in which the very highest quality of education will be provided for years to come." 

Midlands based contractor, Speller Metcalfe, is carrying out the works, including external landscaping and the car park with 68 spaces, including designated EV spaces.  

The new school has been designed by Bond Bryan architects with AECOM working as the consultant on the scheme. 

The building is set to be built to the BREEAM 'Very Good' sustainability standard, demonstrating the Council and Trust's commitment to sustainability.