A Kenilworth primary school is set to receive over £600,000 in investment for a new building following a decision by Warwickshire County Council (WCC).

The local authority is putting £8.232m into projects at 14 different schools which it says will help create 500 early years nursery places.

This includes Thorns Community Infants School where £633,051 is earmarked for a new building.

Elsewhere in Warwick district, £593,123 is to be set aside for Brookhurst Primary School and £688,516 Telford Infants School - both for new buildings.

WCC said the buildings will be "high-quality, modern modular buildings".

Cllr Wayne Briggs, portfolio holder for children & families, education & SEND, said: "This £8.2 million investment is a direct commitment to our youngest residents and their working families.

"Good quality early education is the cornerstone of a child's development, ensuring school readiness, early socialisation, and vital support for children with emerging SEND.

​"By replacing these ageing premises with modern, purpose-built environments, we are ensuring that over 500 children can continue to access local, high-quality childcare.

Download our Mobile App!

"This funding not only supports the delivery of our Child Friendly Warwickshire ambitions and the Best Start in Life strategy, but it also provides crucial stability for parents who rely on these local services to balance their family and working lives.

"And the local economy will greatly benefit from more people having the flexible childcare, allowing them to continue their careers"

The full list of proposed projects across Warwickshire (image via WCC)