The project will replace two ageing classroom blocks with modern, permanent classrooms that are fit for purpose and designed to provide an improved learning environment for pupils and staff.

Funded through a £1.6m investment by Nottinghamshire County Council, work began at Leen Mills Primary school in March 2026 and is scheduled for completion in August 2026, ready for the start of the new school year.

This project is being designed, project and cost-managed by Arc Partnership.

The ageing mobile classrooms, which are in need of repair, are being removed and replaced with a fit-for-purpose, permanent building which has space for two classrooms and will provide an improved learning environment and will also free up space for a new cricket play area.

The new building will have safety and energy efficient features such as a linked fire alarm, air source heating pumps and solar panels to help reduce energy consumption and lower running costs.

Dan continued, “It's great to see the project progressing well, and we look forward to handing over the new facilities ready for the start of the new academic year."

Councillor James Walker-Gurley, Cabinet Member for Economic Development and Asset Management, and Councillor Rory Green, Cabinet Member for Children and Families, visited the school in June to see the progress. Councillor Walker-Gurley, said:

“It’s fantastic to see this work taking place which will help improve the learning environment.

“It’s vital we invest wisely in our schools and Leen Mills is a great example of how funding is being used to improve the school buildings which are most in need of an upgrade."