Work to start on expansion of special school

Work is about to start on the expansion of Millwood primary school to improve the education of children with special needs.

The £13 million project will create a new wing, and repairs will also be carried out on the roof and existing building.

Creating more capacity at Millwood is a priority element of the council’s plans to improve special needs provision in the borough. This would meet increasing demand in Bury, and would increase the number of children where their needs can be met locally within a Bury school.

Cabinet approved the plans last night, which means work can start on site on 4 August 2025, with the work completed by September 2026.

Millwood caters for 176 primary-aged pupils with a range of additional educational needs and disabilities. The school’s expansion will enable it to accommodate an additional 50 children.

Councillor Lucy Smith, cabinet member for children and young people, said: “Ensuring access to excellent education to every child in Bury is a priority for us. With a rise of young people with identified special needs, securing extra sufficiency with partners like Millwood is part of this plan.

“This is just one of the many steps we are taking as a local area partnership to make sure every child in Bury reaches their potential and live happy, healthy and successful lives.”

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Press release issued: 10 July 2025.