Kingston Schools Selected for  Special Building Work Funding

13.10.05

In an announcement today, the Government has revealed that three Kingston schools have succeeded in securing funding for much-needed school building projects.

These schools are Beverley School, Grand Avenue Primary and Nursery School and St Mary’s Church of England Aided Primary School. They have been selected to receive a proportion of the money that the Government is making available as part of the 2006-9 Targeted Capital Fund (TCF).

Commenting, MP for Kingston and Surbiton Edward Davey said,

“This is fantastic news. I am absolutely delighted.

“These are schools we’ve been campaigning for for several years. I just wish it could have happened before! Congratulations are due to the schools and Kingston Council for the hard work they put in to win this investment.

“With this money Beverley, Grand Avenue and St Mary’s will be able to provide premises that are modern, clean and fit for a 21st century education.

“Winning over £12 million for local schools is great news, but we now have to work out how the local council and the diocese will be able to afford their contributions. I’m sure everyone involved will see the vital importance of this investment and make it a priority.

“This grant is testament to the hard work that these schools have put in to their bids, and just how deserving their cases are. Congratulations to all three – I can’t wait to see the results!”