PUPILS have finally moved into the Isambard Kingdom Brunel (IKB) Primary School on

the Longforth Farm estate on the edge of Wellington

The school – built of ‘modules’ – officially opened its doors to pupils this week.

Children began this term in September on a temporary site at Wellesley Park Primary School because the school was not quite finished, mainly due to bad weather and Covid-19, before moving to their permanent home this week.

IKB headteacher Richard Healey said: “We are very grateful to all the staff at Wellesley Park for housing us during the first term. However, to finally move into our new setting is a great feeling.

“Our children and their families have been incredibly resilient in recent months and to see the looks of awe and wonder on their faces on the first morning made all the hours of hard work that went into the build so worthwhile.

“We have now moved our first rate education into our first rate setting and we cannot wait to witness our children continue to thrive as they continue their learning journey with us.”

The keys were handed to staff on October 22 and they spent half-term making sure the buildings were ready for pupils by Monday.

School business manager Victoria Hawkins added: “All the staff were in during the half-term break and for such a small team we are proud of all the work we have accomplished and pleased with how great the school is looking. The children have been so resilient up to this point and we cannot wait to see them enjoying their learning at the new IKB site.”

Parents and pupils are also pleased to see the new school site at last.

Parent Dayell Scott said: “I feel so privileged that my son goes to IKB and that he will be continuing here for years to come. He loves going to school and he really enjoys being here.

“I am really proud he is one of the first group of children at IKB and that we will be a part of this school as it grows.”

IKB school is offering socially distanced tours with Mr Healey and is welcoming nursery school children – aged two to four – and reception class children.