Kennett Community Primary School has moved into a new state-of-the-art building.

The new school, located off Howe Hill Road in Kennett Garden Village, opened its doors to pupils on Monday, November 4.

The facility boasts eight classrooms, each with their own outdoor space, a dedicated science, technology, engineering, and mathematics area, playing fields, and a staff car park.

The project was funded by developer contributions, with Bellway contributing £4.5 million.

Scott Horsley, headteacher at Kennett Primary School, said: “We are incredibly grateful to Bellway for the significant part they have played in making this dream move to a new school building come true.

The new school has opened its doors to pupils The new school has opened its doors to pupils (Image: BELLWAY)

"It really is a fantastic space for members of our school community."

The new school is part of Kennett Garden Village, a sustainable neighbourhood planned to include 500 homes, large green spaces, and community infrastructure.

Bellway Eastern Counties is building 160 homes within The Ferns at Kennett Garden Village, while Ashberry Homes, part of the Bellway Group, is delivering 164 homes at Lark’s Place at Kennett Garden Village.

The new school site offers much more space, including a dedicated STEM area and classrooms with their own designated 'garden' areas.

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Mr Horsley added: “The school’s former site was built in 1865, and it is with some sadness that we leave our original building behind."

Bellway Eastern Counties sales manager Marrissa Gale, who visited the new school on Wednesday, November 6, said: “We are proud to have played a role in the delivery of a new custom-built school to give children in the village the best start to their education.

“There were no playing fields on the former school site and Scott has told us that the staff and pupils are all excited about being able to get out to enjoy sport as part of the curriculum much more easily."