School unveils £2m makeover in time for new academic year

STATE-OF-THE-ART CLASSROOMS REVEALED

- By SOFIE JACKSON

The grand opening of Kirton Academy after its refurbishment

A £2m transformation of a Kirton-in-Lindsey school has been officially unveiled.

State-of-the-art classrooms and vastly improved facilities have been created at Kirton Academy in time for the new academic year.

Since joining Lincolnshire Gateway Academies Trust last year, the school has undergone major works. A new reception, library, music room and general makeover were completed before the programme’s second phase began earlier this year.

Principal Emma Ricketts said the school was almost unrecognisable from the one she took charge of in April last year. “The learning environment that has been created is outstanding,” she said.

“It has been fantastic to see the children’s reaction this week as they've walked into the new facilities. There is a renewed sense of pride around the school.”

The latest improvements include: