Dozens of North Staffs schools to receive funding boost – and here’s which ones – Stoke-on-Trent Live

More than 26 million is to be spent on improving school buildings across Staffordshire.

The work is outlined in Staffordshire County Councils schools capital programme for 2020/21, which includes a range of priority projects.

Pupils are set to benefit from upgraded playgrounds, new toilets and energy efficient heating and lighting systems.

Leaky roofs, pipes and windows will also be replaced. And other measures are expected to include refurbishing or remodelling some classrooms.

There will also be a focus on increasing capacity in mainstream schools to support pupils with special educational needs.

The councils cabinet will be asked to approve the rolling programme when it holds its first virtual meeting on Wednesday (April 15).

Councillor Philip White, cabinet member for learning and employability, said: It is essential that pupils have access to good, local schools as it is widely accepted that the quality of a young persons surroundings can have a huge effect on their academic performance.

The investment is in addition to the millions of pounds already earmarked for brand new schools to help meet demand for extra places.

At Horton Lodge Community Special, in Rudyard, a number of schemes are being put forward, including internal refurbishment, roof repairs, replacing windows and work to the car park and driveway. There could also be more efficient heating installed.

Energy efficiency will also be a theme of the proposed improvements at Dove Bank Primary, in Kidsgrove, St Johns CE Primary, in Keele, and Endon High. They have been earmarked for new lighting.

Boiler or other heating improvements are planned for St Lukes CE Primary, in Silverdale, Fulford Primary, and Moorside High, in Werrington.

Mr White added: Energy bills are the biggest burden on a schools budget after staff wages, so we make sure new schools incorporate the latest technology.

With our existing, older buildings we have a double purpose of cutting costs wherever possible and reducing our carbon footprint as part of the county councils commitment to reducing CO2 emissions.

Schools earmarked for refurbishments or remodelling include Ravensmead Primary, in Bignall End, Betley CE Primary, Dove Bank Primary, and Walton Primary Middle School, in Stone.

Meanwhile, those set to benefit from roof repairs include Barlaston CE First School, Westlands Primary, Hassell Primary, in Newcastle, St Chads CE Primary, in Red Street, Baldwins Gate CE Primary, St Annes CE Primary, in Brown Edge, and Stones Pirehill First School.

The local authority will try to complete as many projects on the list as it can, based on funding available.

Schools are contributing to some of the work from their own capital budgets. Other sources of funding include Government grants, housing developer contributions and capital receipts.

Newcastle

Wood Lane Primary School Mechanical - Heating

Dove Bank Primary School Roof Repair/Replacement/Heating Efficiency Works

Hassell Primary School Roof Repair/Replacement

Hugo Meynell CofE (VC) Primary School Electrical - Distribution Board

Betley CofE VC Primary School External - Playground

St Chad's CofE (C) Primary School Roof Repair/Replacement

Baldwins Gate CofE(VC) Primary School Roof Repair/Replacement

Springhead Primary School External - Car park/Driveway

Westlands Primary School Roof Repair/Replacement

St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School Mechanical - Water Heaters

Sir John Offley CofE (VC) Primary School Fire Safety

St John's CofE (C) Primary School Lighting Efficiency Works

Staffordshire Moorlands

Werrington Primary School Windows Replacement

Cheadle Primary School Windows Replacement

Endon High School Lighting Efficiency Works

Endon Hall Primary School Electrical - Distribution Board

St Anne's CofE (VC) Primary School Roof Repair/Replacement

Blythe Bridge High School Windows Replacement

Horton Lodge Community Special School Roof Repair/Replacement/Windows Replacement/Car park/Driveway/Heating Efficiency Works

Stafford

Oakridge External - Playground

Pirehill First School Roof Repair/Replacement

Flash Ley Primary Electrical - General

Berkswich Primary Roof Repair/Replacement/Mechanical Heating

Tittensor First School Fire Safety/External - Playground

Walton Priory Middle Roof Repair/Replacement - for Salix Lighting

Fulford Primary Mechanical - Boilers

Tillington Manor Roof Repair/Replacement

Doxey Primary Roof Repair/Replacement

Castlechurch Roof Repair/Replacement/Heating Efficiency Works

Barlaston First Roof Repair/Replacement

Burton Manor Primary Heating Efficiency Works

St. Leonard's Heating Efficiency Works

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