A school in Peterborough is looking to build an extension in preparation for a full intake of students. Manor Drive Secondary Academy opened to its first Year 7 cohort in September 2022 and is part of the Four Cs Multi Academy Trust.

The trust submitted a planning application to Peterborough City Council on September 10 to build a single-storey extension to create a larger dining area as well as rooms for safeguarding and maintenance.

Planning documents stated that, because the school receives a new intake each school year, it had "become apparent" that additional space/rooms were required to cater for a full intake in the future.

"The main purpose of the extension is to provide additional space for lunchtime by extending the existing refectory from the southern elevation of the easte

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