Plans for a new school in Reading have been proposed catering for 1,500 students.

River Academy secondary school would be built of Richfield Avenue, adjacent to the Rivermead Leisure Complex.

Developers Bowmer + Kirkland, who have been selected by the Department for Education as the main contractor, said the school will meet the demand for additional places, in a statement on their website.

Reading Chronicle: The proposed location of the schoolThe proposed location of the school

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They are seeking community feedback on detailed plans before submitting a planning application to Reading Borough Council.

They will hold a public webinar on Monday, November 29 between 6.30 pm and 8.00 pm.