DOZENS of parents turned up to a meeting to hear the latest about a new Colchester primary school.

School leaders from across the UK want to set up Kennedy Montessori School at the former Severalls Hospital site in Mile End.

Around 60 parents attended the meeting at the Weston Homes Community Stadium on Wednesday night.

The school needs 60 letters of interest from prospective parents to be given the go ahead to set up.

Daniel Kennedy, who is leading the bid, said they had not yet reached the magic number.

Go to kmscolchester.org.uk to find out more.