A new £10 million dollar school has opened its doors for the first time.

Heathfield Academy in Aberdeen Road has 97 children enrolled after spending two years in temporary accommodation and can admit up to 60 pupils each year.

Heathfield has two head teachers sharing responsibility for leading the school.

One of those teachers, Lana-Lea O’Keefe, said: “It’s so good to now be settled in, and the children are all loving the new building.

"Willmott-Dixon have done a really great job getting the building ready, and we are well ahead of schedule to get the outside play areas finished before Christmas.

"Our new team are also a huge asset, and every member of staff knows how important their role is in ensuring that our children have an excellent education."

When at capacity, the school will have 420 students