New and refurbished PE facilities opened at Warwick's Aylesford School
New and refurbished PE facilities have been opened at a school in Warwick.
This is further good news for Aylesford School which has now fully reopened all of its school buildings after nearly three years following the discovery of asbestos on the site.
In September 2023, the school in Tapping Way had to close part of its site due to concerns over reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC).
It was discovered RAAC was not an issue at the school – but asbestos was found in some of the buildings.
As a result, parts of the school were closed so that work could place in phases on the site to remove asbestos and to complete structural repairs.
During this time, Aylesford School adapted how it used the site – including using temporary buildings for classrooms.
Now, all areas of the school are fully open and new and refurbished sports and fitness facilities have also been opened including:
- A new gym and fitness suite
- A newly refurbished assembly hall with flooring suitable for dance and physical activity
- Refurbished netball and tennis courts following the removal of the temporary classroom units
A spokesperson from Aylesford School said: “These modern facilities will provide students with enhanced opportunities to participate in physical education lessons, sporting activities, fitness programmes, and dance activities throughout the school year.
“We are excited to see these improved PE facilities in use and look forward to the positive impact they will have on the health, wellbeing, and sporting achievements of our students for many years to come.
“This investment reflects Aylesford School’s ongoing commitment to supporting active lifestyles, broadening opportunities for participation, and enriching the overall student experience.”