A primary school in Stratford-upon-Avon will now be able to welcome more than 200 extra pupils, as the significant expansion work has been finished.

Working in partnership with local contractor Ashe Construction and the East Midlands Property Alliance (empa), Bishopton Primary School underwent a £2.7 million expansion earlier in the year to support the raised demand of more school places in the area.

Included in the works was an enlargement of the current assembly hall, a new area of car parking and eight additional classrooms. As a result, Bishopton School will now become a two-form entry school and has doubled its potential pupil numbers from 210 to 420.

Headteacher at Bishopton Primary School, Lester Hunt, is pleased with the final outcome of the project. He commented: “We were delighted to be handed over the brand new build two weeks early this summer.

“Ashe Construction and empa have provided the school with an eight class key stage 2 block, a new reception class, an additional car park, a hall extension and refurbished offices.

“The children, staff and parents are all hugely impressed with the new facilities and have commented on how it is like being in a new school. We will now be able to educate twice as many children in excellent surroundings and we are looking forward to an exciting future as a result.”

Contract manager at Ashe Construction, Rob Slack added: “Due to an increased need for school spaces in the area, Bishopton School was required to become a two-form entry school to meet the growing demand. It is great to have had the opportunity to work on such a significant project.

“The work at Bishopton School went extremely well. From the outset, Ashe Construction worked together with the pupils, staff and parents to ensure that the project was finished to the highest standard and with little disruption to the student’s day to day learning.”