Pupils are looking forward to taking the plunge.

Earls Colne Primary School will open its completely rebuilt £30,000 school pool on June 2.

The pool enables children to have two free swimming lessons a week.

Jane Clarke, headteacher, said: "I'm thrilled that we're on course to open it in time for summer.

"Fundraising has been a real community effort."

Pupils, parents and staff raised £17,500 and Halstead Local Committee gave the school a £15,000 grant.

The 40-year-old pool was rotten and needed to be rebuilt from scratch.

Any money left over will be used to fund running costs.