One-way system to bring calm corridors

Steve Evans said: “This scheme of work will not only enable Rastrick High School to accommodate around 45 extra children every academic year, but will also create a new and exciting learning environment that will further improve the current high levels of collaboration between pupils and teachers as noted by OFSTED.

“By creating a modern, openplan environment to replace our current reception area and hall, we will create a multi-functional space where pupils and staff can learn, eat and socialise together.

He added: “In addition, the introduction of a new one-way traffic flow around the school will enable us to ensure the calm learning culture within our classrooms is replicated as pupils move around the site.”

Rastrick High has 1,500 students aged from 11 to 18 and around 200 teaching and non-teaching staff.

News of the school’s latest project comes following the recent appointment of Mr Evans to the role of assistant director (learning services) with Calderdale Council, which he started in July.

Mr Evans will remain in his position as head at Rastrick while working alongside Calderdale Council’s school improvement team, OFSTED and the Regional Schools Commissioner to lead the strategy for school improvement across the district.

Deputy headteachers Mat Williams and Matt Crowther have taken the roles of associate head teachers.