Wellingborough School in Northamptonshire is building a new design, technology and science block featuring workshops, a lecture theatre for 220 pupils, seminar rooms and a computer lab, the BBC has reported.

The block is due to be finished by the end of the year. The school also has future plans for developing new sports, science and teaching facilities, as well as a new art and theatre venue.

The school’s headmaster Andrew Holman said: “We are delighted that the first stage of our 30-year plan is coming to life and look forward to the opening of our incredible new technology centre.

“The opportunities it will offer to our students through state-of-the-art facilities will hugely enhance our offering in design technology, computing and food technology.”

Wellingborough is a co-educational school for children aged from three to 18.