Work starts on new sports hall for Morpeth school

19 Mar 2025

The ground has been broken on £6.5m improvements at a Morpeth school. 

The first spades have gone into the ground at King Edward VI School (KEVI), at the start of works which will see a new sports hall and 3G facility, open to the wider community. 

Cabinet member for Improving our Schools Councillor Guy Renner-Thompson said: "This is a very exciting project for Morpeth and something that has been needed for a long time. 

"The new sports hall will be another great asset to the wider community in the area.” 

Subject Leader for PE at KEVI Rachel Shaw said: “The PE department would like to thank everyone for supporting the new sports hall development and making this vision a reality.  

“This will greatly enhance all of our students’ experience of PE and promote overall well-being in the community. We are excited for the opportunities it will bring our students, who truly deserve a modern and inspiring environment.  

“Our students strive for excellence and need improved facilities if they are going to continue to excel. This is a very exciting time for us all and we can’t wait to see the impact it will have on our students and local community in the future.“