UPTON Court Grammar School's multi million pound upgrade has seen the 'legacy building' reopened.

The 'legacy' building as it is known by staff and students was built in 1936.

In 2015 the school was awarded funding from the Education and Skill Funding Agency (ESFA) to refurbish it and to build a new three-storey teaching block.

The reopening happened in time for students this term to enjoy the 10 new science laboratories, an immense new science prep room, as well as new classrooms, new windows and flooring.

The opening ceremony at the school in Lascelles Road, Slough was attended by governors, trustees, staff and local headteachers from Slough, including St. Bernard’s, Langley Grammar, and Langley Academy.

Students from the school’s pioneer parliament, as well as the student leadership team were there as well as Ron Fiddler, chairman of the Old Paludians’ Association, the school’s alumni network that was set up in 1915. Mr Fiddler attended the grammar school in the 1940s, when the legacy building was new.

Edward Neighbour, co-CEO of Pioneer Educational Trust which Upton Court Grammar School belongs to, cut the ribbon and declared the building officially open. Mr Neighbour thanked the EFSA for the grant, along with the building company, B & K Building Services, for their hard work and dedication to improving the school’s site.

The third phase of the building work is currently underway. The school will benefit from a new sports hall, changing rooms and outside four-court multi-use games area. This is due for completion in September this year.