Miller Homes has announced it is developing a new primary school in Derbyshire.

The housebuilder has now started construction of the £2.2m development in Luke Lane, Brailsford.

The building will comprise of four classrooms and specialist teaching facilities, including an IT suite, a large multi-use hall and library.

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External play and teaching areas, including a games court and sports field, will also feature at the school.

The new school will replace the present Brailsford Church of England Primary School and will receive its first intake of pupils in September 2016.

To mark the start of the project, pupils have been helping Miller Homes dig the first foundations at the site.

Alastair Parsons, Sales Director for Miller Homes Midlands, said: "Brailsford's new school will be purpose-built and feature the latest technology, making it a welcoming, comfortable learning environment for pupils and teachers alike."

(LM)