SCHOOLS in Sherborne and Yeovil are looking forward to refurbishments after being allocated money under a government scheme.

The latest round of funding announced as part of the School Rebuilding Programme includes Milford Junior School in Yeovil and Sherborne’s The Gryphon School.
Secretary of State for Education Gillian Keegan said: “Education is a top priority for this Government. That is why, despite facing challenging economic circumstances, we are investing a record amount in our schools and colleges.
“(This) announcement will transform hundreds of schools across the country and ensure they are fit for the future.
“The additional funding, alongside fantastic new facilities, will mean our brilliant teachers can get on with what they do best – and inspire the next generation.”
Chris Loder, MP for West Dorset and a former pupil of The Gryphon School, welcomed the news, which will see the premises substantially refurbished, with temporary classrooms being replaced.

The announcement comes after months of campaigning by the MP to get the school prioritised for its dilapidated ‘temporary’ classrooms to be rebuilt.
“I am very pleased that today our hard work on this campaign has been rewarded with a successful funding bid which will finally deliver the investment the school requires to replace the ‘temporary’ classrooms which I was schooled in 25 years ago,” he said.
Head teacher Nicki Edwards said: “This is wonderful news and comes at the end of a great year for The Gryphon with our best ever exam results and our excellent SIAMS inspection.
“Our students and staff work hard everyday and deserve to have the best facilities to work in – replacing our 25 year old ‘temporary’ classrooms will make such a difference.”