Plans have been submitted for a new primary school in Bordon, aimed at supporting the town’s growing population and expanding education provision.

The proposed 420-place school would include a specialist Special Educational Needs (SEN) resource for up to 10 pupils.

The facility is planned for land to the south of the wider Whitehill and Bordon development, close to Havannah Way and within easy reach of the new town centre.

The site, covering approximately 2.37 hectares, was formerly used as a Ministry of Defence training ground.

While most of the old structures have been cleared, some evidence of buried remains is still present.

More recently, the land has been used for stockpiling materials linked to the wider development, although these were largely removed by 2021.

Plans outline a modern school campus featuring a main hall, music and drama studio, library and ICT-rich learning resource centre, alongside dedicated SEN and parental support rooms.

The school would also include 14 classrooms, a specialist resource provision classroom, group rooms, and outdoor playing field pitches.

The development is expected to employ around 47 full-time equivalent staff.

This would include a headteacher, 19 class teachers — among them a special needs co-ordinator — 16 teaching assistants, and 11 support staff such as site managers, administrative workers, catering staff, and lunchtime supervisors.

The SEN provision proposed would support pupils experiencing high anxiety, school avoidance, or mental health challenges, as well as those with autism or related traits.

The building is designed to meet a high environmental standard, known as BREEAM “Excellent”, with a focus on energy efficiency and sustainability.

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If approved, the school would form a key part of the ongoing regeneration of Whitehill and Bordon, providing much-needed school places for local families.