Work is expected to start in January 2027 on the new three-storey school, which will replace the existing sprawling campus hit by reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete problems.

Sheppard Robson has designed the replacement school for 1,350 pupils on the existing 36-acre site off Seal Road.

The new building will be constructed alongside the current school before most of the existing estate is demolished. The newer maths block will be retained.

The consolidated school will contain 25 general classrooms, 10 science laboratories and specialist teaching areas for drama, computing, ICT and art and design.

It will also provide five SEND classrooms, an assembly hall with tiered seating, dining and library space and staff and support facilities.

Sports facilities will include a four-court indoor sports hall, activity studio and changing rooms.

Outside, plans include two replacement multi-use games areas and a new 3G pitch alongside the retained hockey pitch.