A Bradford primary school will be extended to hold an extra 90 pupils in a £1.8 million project.

Thornton Primary School will have two new extensions, with one creating six new classrooms and the second a new entrance, with space for new offices and a meeting room.

Building work will take place while the school is open with a programme designed to cause as little disruption to pupils and staff as possible along with out-of-hours working and demolition works during school holidays.

Contractor ISG has been awarded a contract for the work by Bradford Council. It is expected to be completed by the start of the new school year in September.

John Gittins, managing director for ISG North East, said: “Across the UK, ISG continues to secure a growing volume of projects that address the increasing demand for primary school places.

“Our latest project for Bradford Council draws upon our extensive experience managing complex programmes within live school environments, delivering cost-effective refurbishment and extension solutions aligned to the best value principles of local authorities.”