New SEND School to Combat Rising Demand

Plans for a new 150-pupil special educational needs (SEND) school have been submitted to Broxtowe Borough Council. The proposed facility, named Foxwood 2, will be built on the Derby Road site of the former Bramcote Secondary School, which has been empty since its demolition in 2021.

This £25m project, submitted by The White Hills Park Trust Ltd, aims to increase provision for students aged four to 18, addressing the significant rise in demand for SEND places across the county. The new building is designed in an X-shape, with distinct wings for different key stages.

Under the proposed plans, the existing Foxwood Academy building will be dedicated solely to primary school pupils. The new Foxwood 2 site will exclusively accommodate secondary school students. This expansion will more than double the academy's current capacity, significantly enhancing its ability to cater to children with additional needs.

The funding for the new school is expected to largely come from the insurance pay-out received following the fire that led to the demolition of the secondary school buildings. Council officers are currently reviewing the submitted plans, with a decision on approval or rejection pending.