Newlands Primary Academy, in Waterlooville, officially opened on Thursday, September 4 following a major £11.4m building project, which started last year.
Once full, the school, which is part of the University of Chichester Academy Trust, will accommodate 315 children and will have specialist resource provision for eight pupils with special education needs.
Jennifer Thornton, headteacher at Newlands Primary Academy, said: “I couldn’t be sure who were the more excited, staff, parents or pupils, as the Butterfly class awaited pupils arriving in their new school uniform, providing an environment for pupils to engage and have fun whilst learning.”
Jennese Alozie, CEO of the University of Chichester Academy Trust, said: “Through collective endeavour and collaboration, we will build a vibrant inclusive community that transforms life chances, ensuring every young person and adult thrives.”
The school is currently open to reception with its next intake being next year.
Take a look inside the newly opened school:
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. Newlands Primary Academy, Waterlooville
Part of the University of Chichester Academy Trust, Newlands Primary Academy in Marrelsmoor Avenue, Waterlooville, opened it's doors this month. Picture: Sarah Standing (110925-4300) | Sarah Standing
1. Newlands Primary Academy, Waterlooville
Part of the University of Chichester Academy Trust, Newlands Primary Academy in Marrelsmoor Avenue, Waterlooville, opened it's doors this month. Pictured is: (l-r) Autumn Morris (4), Miss Nikki Moore, Mrs Debbie Pearson, Isabelle Watson (4), Lillie Blackburn (4), James Feline (4), Jesse Catchside (4) and Arthur Shibin (4). Picture: Sarah Standing (110925-9032) | Sarah Standing
2. Newlands Primary Academy, Waterlooville
Part of the University of Chichester Academy Trust, Newlands Primary Academy in Marrelsmoor Avenue, Waterlooville, opened it's doors this month. Pictured is: Miss Nikki Moore with Arthur Shibin (4). Picture: Sarah Standing (110925-9020) | Sarah Standing
3. Newlands Primary Academy, Waterlooville
Part of the University of Chichester Academy Trust, Newlands Primary Academy in Marrelsmoor Avenue, Waterlooville, opened it's doors this month. Picture: Sarah Standing (110925-4300) | Sarah Standing
4. Newlands Primary Academy, Waterlooville
Part of the University of Chichester Academy Trust, Newlands Primary Academy in Marrelsmoor Avenue, Waterlooville, opened it's doors this month. Picture: Sarah Standing (110925-4300) | Sarah Standing