A Southampton school has secured funding for plans to modernise its campus. 

Tanners Brook Primary School in Millbrook is one of two school's in the region to receive a cash injection from the Department for Education. 

Plans are now being drawn up to entirely rebuild two of its buildings into a brand-new two-storey block. 

The proposals are expected to modernise the school's facilities.

Highcliffe School in Christchurch has also received funding and is set to undergo rebuilding work to transform its temporary annexed classrooms into a permanent building.

Both schools are part of the Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Southampton and Portsmouth (HISP) Multi-Academy Trust.

The projects are currently in the early planning stages to develop school-specific
briefs with work expected to begin in early 2026 for Tanners Brook and early 2028 for Highcliffe.

CEO of HISP Multi-Academy Trust Amanda Parry said: “This rebuilding work is going to be transformational for our schools.

“I’m delighted that we’ve been able to secure funding for this rebuilding work which will deliver so many new opportunities for both Tanners Brook and Highcliffe.”

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HISP multi-academy trust is based in Chandler’s Ford in Eastleigh and supports six schools across the south coast region.

The trust’s Head of Estates and Health and Safety, Yvonne Dunning, said she is
looking forward to working on what promises to be an ambitious project.

She added: “Tanners Brook and Highcliffe are thriving schools which will hugely
benefit from this funding.

“Excellent facilities give staff the space and resources they need to shape an excellent education for each and every child.

“We have been working closely with our DfE project team, architects, designers, and
the schools to prepare ahead of the building work.

“I’m excited to see the building work as plans develop - it will provide local children with access to the very best facilities.”