New school in Marsh Lane, Christchurch finished and will open in September

The new Twynham Primary School, on Marsh Lane, will see 150 pupils, from reception to year four move in come September.

The school will eventually cater for 420 pupils from reception through to year six.

It has been built by Morgan Sindall, who attended a special ceremony with Dorset County Council on completion.

The building has 14 classrooms, a large hall, studio and offices, as well as a learning resource zone.

A sports pitch, wildlife sector and multi-use games area is also included.

Jon Daines, area director at Morgan Sindall, said: “We’re so pleased to have handed over Twynham Primary School to Dorset County Council and the Christchurch community. We hope all the staff and children will be delighted with their new home.

“We’ve enjoyed working closely with Dorset County Council and the school to deliver their new building, ensuring that it aligns perfectly with their vision and needs. The new Twynham Primary School has been designed as a centre of excellence for education which we hope will become a well-loved part of the community.”

Cllr Margaret Phipps, county councillor for the Commons, said: “This is a great day for Christchurch.

"The additional places this school will provide should help alleviate some of the pressure on local families, offering sufficient school places for the area.

"I’d like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has been involved, particularly Jon Chapple the head teacher and Chris Stafford, executive business manager, who have both done so much to accommodate displaced children over the past few years. I wish everyone the very best of luck in this fabulous new school.”