Four Bristol schools get share of building improvement funds

Four Bristol schools will benefiting from a nationwide share of £54M to help improve their buildings.

A total of 137 schools or educational establishments nationwide have been allocated funds for essential work to be carried out.

Colston’s Girls’ School, St Bede’s Catholic College, St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School and Woodlands Academy are the four schools which will see work done on projects including access improvements, new boiler and replacement windows.

The money will be coming from the Government’s Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) for 2016 – 17

Education Secretary Nicky Morgan said: “Every child should be taught in surroundings which allow them to fulfil their potential, and we have made significant investments in school buildings to ensure this happens.

“The latest funding from the Condition Improvement Fund will help us to build on our progress, so that even more pupils and teachers have access to safe, high-quality classrooms.”