New school and leisure centre opens in Telford
The new Woodlands Primary School and Abraham Darby Sports and Leisure Centre, part of the Abraham Darby Learning Community, will both open their doors today.
The new Woodlands Primary School has the capacity for 460 children from ages three to 11 years. Pupils attending the school will benefit from 12 classrooms and integrated nursery and reception unit for 90 children.
Pupils will also be able to take full advantage of the on site leisure facilities which include a brand new whole life fitness suite, a 25 metre swimming pool with a moveable height floor, sports hall and an aerobics studio which also opens to the public today.
Councillor Paul Watling, cabinet member for Children, Young People and Families, said: “I am pleased that we are able to start the New Year with some very good news; that both the new Woodlands Primary School and Abraham Darby Sports & Leisure Centre will be opening on schedule.”
John Demmerling, head teacher of Woodlands Primary School, said: “My staff and pupils are delighted to be moving in and we look forward to welcoming our children back into our exciting new learning environment designed to meet the specific needs of our children now and for the future”.
