GOLBORNE High School is to receive funding under the Government’s ten-year School Rebuilding Programme.
Leigh MP James Grundy welcomed the announcement that the Lowton Road school has been selected as one of the latest 239 schools that will be rebuilt or substantially refurbished as part of the fourth round of the scheme.
The government says the programme will provide the funding to transform 500 schools across England, delivering on the commitment to level up opportunity around the country.
The School Rebuilding Programme is backed by £1.8bn of government funding this financial year, helping to rebuild and refurbish primary, secondary, and specialist schools, in addition to sixth-form colleges around England.
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The funding for Golborne High School will help to deliver state-of-the-art learning environments for pupils, such as new classrooms, science labs, sports halls, and dining halls. The majority of the projects are set to be completed in three to five years.
Each school in the programme has been selected based on the condition of its buildings, making sure the greatest improvements are delivered for schools that need them the most and maximising children’s chances to gain the skills and knowledge they need.
The new buildings will be more energy efficient for future winter resilience, helping schools keep bills down and meeting government 'Net Zero' commitments.
James Grundy MP said: “The quality of facilities in schools can have a significant impact on a student’s learning and I have been working closely with the Conservative Government to secure investment in our schools to offer children the best opportunity to succeed.
“That is why I welcome the news that Golborne High School will benefit from the latest round of the School Rebuilding Programme, backed by £1.8bn in 2022–34 to rebuild and refurbish 239 more schools across the country, including updating and modernising buildings by creating state of the art sports halls, music rooms, science labs, and dining areas.
“This investment will improve the experience of students across the country – helping them to learn, develop, and achieve their full potential.”
Commenting, Leigh-born Education Secretary Gillian Keegan added: “The additional funding, alongside fantastic new facilities, will mean our brilliant teachers can get on with what they do best – and inspire the next generation.”
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