Construction has started on the new home for Shottery St Andrew’s CofE Primary School, marking the school’s move to a purpose-built site.

Pupils and representatives from the school joined Warwickshire County Council, main contractor Speller Metcalfe, Pick Everard and the wider project team at a ground-breaking ceremony to celebrate the start of works.

The £11.3 million scheme will relocate and expand the existing school to a larger plot to the west of Shottery. The two-form-entry development will accommodate up to 420 primary pupils, include a 36-place nursery, and provide specialist resourced provision for up to eight primary-aged children.

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Johnny Kyriacou, Warwickshire County Council’s Director for Education, said: "Commencement of work on the new school is a positive step for the Shottery community. The school has been carefully planned to meet local need, support future growth and provide high-quality facilities for pupils that sit well within their surroundings. We look forward to see all of this come to fruition."

Plans feature a dedicated hall and dining space, specialist group and intervention rooms, a playing field and habitat areas, set within landscaped grounds.

Mark Hudgeon, regional director at Speller Metcalfe, added: "We're delighted to see works now underway on Shottery St Andrew’s CofE Primary School. The new, larger site will provide more space, improved facilities, and better outdoor areas for pupils, staff, and local families. It's a pleasure to be working with Warwickshire County Council again, and as a project delivered through the CWM framework, we're able to ensure high-quality construction that meets the school community's needs for years to come."