A school could have a name change as part of a £2m facelift.

Westlands Primary School, in Beeches Close, Chelmsford, will see its intake rise from the present 420 to 630 capacity.

It will have seven extra classrooms, a new hall, office block and an all-weather sports pitch.

The improvements have come about as a result of the development of the nearby village estate which will see 520 homes built.

Developer Fairview Homes has contributed £1 million towards the refurbishment.

And when the extended school opens in September next year, it could be known by a new name.

Headteacher John Williams explained that at "a time of great change" for the school, it might be appropriate for a name change as well."

The governors will make their decision at a special meeting on November 27.

Published Tuesday October 22, 2002

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