A £1.3m expansion of Sutterton Fourfields Primary School will mean pupil numbers can be increased from 153 to 210 by next spring.
Lincoln-based Lindum Group has started work to expand the school from five full-sized and one small classroom to seven full-sized classrooms.
The extension will bolster the schools’ capacity with an increased intake of pupils, whilst also easing pressure on Swineshead Primary School, which had been taking on children from the Sutterton area.
Cllr Mrs Patricia Bradwell, Executive Member for Children’s Services, said: “One of the council’s priorities is ensuring all children get a good education, and that means making sure there are enough schools places locally.
“Fourfields School serves a wide rural area, and it’s vital that families in those local communities have access to a school within a reasonable distance of where they live. This expansion will help meet the growing demand for places, and, in addition, will provide a better learning environment for all pupils, helping them make the most of their time at the school.”
The single-storey extension will have PV solar panels on the roof, providing greener energy to the rest of the school. Lindum will work on two new classrooms, toilets, and a new plant room.
