Eleven of these buildings were ordered to replace the devastated classrooms. Once the foundations were in place, Portakabin began installing the buildings at a rate of two per day. Three Portaloo toilet blocks were also installed in place of those in the fire-damaged building, as well as a Portastor storage unit and temporary trackway to provide access.

Each classroom was fitted out to the highest standards with heating, motion-detection lighting, security locks and security lighting. Access ramps were provided to four of the buildings, giving disabled access to eight classrooms – matching the access provision in the original building.

The school was able to reopen just one week into the term, with complete new facilities in place. The new classrooms have proved popular with staff and pupils alike, and are used to teach English, RE, History, Art, Geography, Media Studies and Business Studies.

"We have all been impressed by the excellent quality of the buildings. They are very well insulated and provide a high standard of teaching accommodation. Staff have been very happy to teach in them, and we are delighted to see that the pupils have really taken to their new classrooms.

"The buildings are well designed, with valuable extra details that are important for schools, such as external skirting to prevent access underneath. We are confident that these classrooms will provide first-class facilities until we can get our damaged teaching block rebuilt." 

Keith Jones, Deputy Headteacher and Site Manager.