New primary school in Arborfield prepares to open - here's when

Construction on Farley Hill Primary School, Arborfield Green, was completed earlier this summer, and the school will be opening its doors by the end of September.

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The inclusive buildings for the site contain generous classrooms, specialist areas for design and food technology, PE and dance, and provides the latest digital teaching tools such as interactive teaching screens and sound systems.

Cllr Graham Howe, executive member for children’s services, said: “It’s a great pleasure for us to hand over the keys to this fantastic new facility to Farley Hill Primary School.

"I’m sure the hundreds of students who will be starting the new school year there over the next few weeks will be delighted with what it has to offer and will only continue to benefit hundreds more in the years ahead.”

Credit: Wokingham Borough Council

The school site was built via a number of modules, constructed in Yorkshire before being transported into place.

Emma Clarke, headteacher at Farley Hill Primary School, said: “We are delighted with our new school building and the excellent facilities. Farley Hill school will continue to provide an excellent education and help the children to develop academically and as people.

"We look forward to being part of the Arborfield Green community.”

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Cllr Parry Batth, executive member for environment and leisure, said: “We continue to invest in leisure facilities in our borough, across the area.

"Not only are we providing large-scale leisure centres to cater for a range of fitness needs but also local facilities in and around our communities for local people to make the most of at places close to their homes.

"This keeps children playing football and other sports in our borough, rather than traveling out of the area. This helps to keep our carbon footprint down.”