MAJOR works to repair roofs at The King Alfred School are progressing at an ‘excellent pace’- the school’s headteacher has said.

Improved signage and window art has been installed at the school over the last few months to make the site brighter and works to repair the school’s roofs has been making great progress.

The works are being funded by a £1.2 million grant from the National Condition Improvement Fund, which will also see new weatherproof roofs installed across the school site.

Nathan Jenkins, principal of The King Alfred School, said he is pleased the works are progressing well and, once completed, the new roofs will make a big difference to the school.

He said: “The school environment is absolutely vital in developing the school as it helps people to feel happy and valued.

“In work and in school, people deserve to work well presented, well-kept modern and professional environments.

“We are thrilled with the way the work is currently going and look forward to seeing the final results.”

New skylights and windows have also been installed throughout the roof works to brighten up the school and the next phase of the work will involve the replacement of sections of roof in the school’s A block, including the sports hall and 1610 building.

Attention will turn to the interior areas of the school once the roofing work is complete.

Neville Coles, executive principal of The Priory Learning Trust, said the works are just one of a number of improvements the academy is making this year.

He said the trust is working with staff at the school to help them make improvements and he is looking forward to the works being completed.

“The new roof project across The King Alfred School is part of the ongoing improvements to the academy, and there is excellent progress,” Mr Coles said.

“The funding award we received is largely thanks to the strong team we have at The Priory Learning Trust in winning awards, with hard work and skill.”