School vision.

for a Gateshead community have moved a step closer.

A planning application has been submitted for replacement Barley Mow Primary in Birtley.

The existing buildings will be replaced with a new school to be built on playing fields on the site.

As part of the scheme, additional hard and learning and play areas be created, also two new grassed playing pitches.

The new school, to opened in September 2010, will continue to provide for 210 pupils and teaching and support staff, and will also include a place nursery.

Although the school has strong links with community, it is proposed to increase these when new school is built.

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