Surrey County Council’s Cabinet has agreed plans to relocate Reigate Priory Junior School to a new, purpose-built school building at Woodhatch Place on Cockshot Hill.

Key factors behind the relocation is the longstanding safeguarding concern arising from the public right of way that currently runs through the school grounds as well as the increasing challenges of maintaining the historic priory building.

The purpose-built facility will offer spacious classrooms, improved areas for whole school activities and a design that prioritises accessibility and safeguarding.

A comprehensive package of highway improvements will be introduced in the local area to help ensure the school’s relocation has minimal impact on residents.