Diocese of Chichester

Holy Trinity school in Crawley, West Sussex has been named as one of the schools prioritised for the School Rebuilding Programme. The Department for Education will start a project to replace or refurbish one or more buildings at the school, as appropriate, setting the school up for high educational standards for all its pupils for decades to come.

Head teacher Revd Chrissie Millwood said: “I am absolutely thrilled to hear the news that Holy Trinity is to be prioritised for the government’s School Rebuilding Programme.

“As a school this rebuilding programme will be transformational and I know that the impact of creating an environment which is inspirational for our students to learn in will radically alter their learning experience, making them feel valued and enabling us to provide opportunities which will foster ambition and a lifelong love of learning.

“Each one of our students are amazing young people, filled with potential, and they deserve to be taught in an environment which encourages and fosters their amazing talents. Likewise, I have a dedicated team of educational professionals – both teachers and support staff - who work tirelessly, especially over the past two years, going above and beyond to enable these young people to flourish.

“Currently they do so in an environment which simply does not do them justice, presenting barrier to their work. Were it not for their dedication to serving this community I am sure many would leave because of the working conditions that the school provides.

“I believe this project will provide them with an environment where their talent and dedication can take them and the young people to new levels. I am delighted for the entire community.”

Across the School Rebuilding Programme, the rebuilds and refurbishments will create modern education environments, providing new facilities from classrooms and science labs, to sports halls and dining rooms.

"Trevor Cristin, Diocesan Director of Education said ‘Holy Trinity’s inclusion in the School Rebuilding Programme is wonderful news for the pupils and staff at the school. This will enable them to develop even further the excellent work they are doing in their school community. We are looking forward to working closely with the Department for Education to build a better environment for all members of the school community’"

The new school buildings will also be net-zero carbon in operation, helping meet the government’s net zero target.

The programme is due to deliver 500 rebuilding projects over the next decade, which will benefit tens of thousands of pupils over their lifetime.

Education Secretary James Cleverly said:

“Our School Rebuilding Programme is already making a difference to the lives of pupils and their teachers. It is creating greener school sites that are fit for the future and that local communities can be proud of.

“We know how important it is to have high-quality school facilities. That is why we continue to invest billions in our rebuilding programme.”

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