Conservative Councillor Mike Longden, our Cabinet Member for Education

"We have recognised the compelling need to provide this learning community with a new school.

"The Conservative county council has pulled out all the stops to make the new school a reality and this is the start of the last full academic school year for pupils at its present site.

"I'm delighted that we have been able to put together a financial package to deliver our promise of a new school for Tibshelf.

"It means we can provide the whole community with a bright and spacious school which meets modern standards and will enable pupils to reach their full potential."