Construction has finally commenced on a new primary school in Northampton, despite facing unforeseen delays. The 'state-of-the-art' Overstone Park school, modeled after the existing Wootton Park School, will be located on a new housing estate and is scheduled to open in April 2026. The first 30 pupils will be temporarily taught at Wootton Park while the new buildings are completed.
Work has finally got under way building a "state-of-the-art" primary school on a new housing estate after "unforeseen delays".It was originally due to be completed in September, but the building will not be ready until April 2026.Overstone Park will be based just off the A143 bypass, as part of the new housing development to the north-east of town.
The new school's first 30 pupils will be taught at Wootton Park for the first two terms until the new buildings are ready.final cost of the new school The council said it would find the remaining £2.2m and seek to recoup the sum from extra levies on developers.The 420-pupil facility will be a state-funded free school run by a trust
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