Five schools across Suffolk have been selected to receive funding as part of the government's £1.8billion 'School Rebuilding Programme'.
The initiative has seen over £13bn invested into more than 400 schools in England since 2015.
This year, 239 institutions across the country will receive the funding.
In Suffolk, these are:
- Castle Manor Academy, Haverhill
- Ormiston Endeavour Academy, Ipswich
- Priory School (SEND), Bury St Edmunds
- Samuel Ward Academy, Haverhill
- Thurston Community College, Thurston
Vanessa Whitcombe, headteacher at Castle Manor Academy, said she was "delighted" the school had been selected for the programme.
"This is double good news, coming just days after it was announced that we would be in line for major refurbishment once the former Parkway Middle School site is closed," she added.
"While the two proposals are separate, they both add up to great news for Castle Manor Academy, our staff and students."
Despite the announcement, it remains unclear as to how much funding the schools will receive - with the figure expected to be released early next year.
As a result, many institutions are unable to draw up full plans for how to use the money - though it is expected to be spent on refurbishing existing school buildings.
Andy Hunter, executive headteacher at Samuel Ward Academy, said: "It is fantastic to see Samuel Ward Academy listed within the School Rebuilding Programme.
"While the amount is not yet clear and the exact work will be determined by a feasibility study, any announcement of extra funding is of course welcomed and will greatly benefit students in the years to come."
Suffolk's politicians have also welcomed the news. Central Suffolk and North Ipswich MP Dan Poulter said: "I welcome the news that Ormiston Endeavour Academy will benefit from the latest round of the School Rebuilding Programme, backed by £1.8 billion in 2022–34 to rebuild and refurbish 239 more schools across the country.
“This investment will improve the experience of students across the country – helping them to learn, develop, and achieve their full potential.”
West Suffolk MP Matt Hancock added that he was "delighted" that Samuel Ward Academy and Castle Manor Academy had been selected.
"I have been working closely with the government to secure investment for our schools to offer children the best opportunity to succeed," he said.
"This is brilliant news which will make a huge difference for the education of our students."
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