St Thomas More Catholic High School in Crewe has received funding through Labour's Condition Improvement Fund (CIF), which secures vital repairs to crumbling schools.

The Condition Improvement Fund opened for applications in January of last year, to support various schools and colleges in carrying out vital building work for the safety of students and teachers.

This Labour government allocated £470 million for CIF projects, with the Department of Education last week announcing St Thomas More was one of the schools allocated funding in the 2025-26 round.

Crewe and Nantwich MP, Connor Naismith, says he is 'thrilled' St Thomas More has been successful in their bid to improve their buildings and keep them fit for pupils' needs (Connor Naismith MP).

The Dane Bank Avenue high school will receive funding to carry out vital life safety works.

Projects will be delivered during the 2025 to 2026 financial year, with the first upgrades expected to begin this summer.

Crewe and Nantwich MP, Connor Naismith, said: "It is the bare minimum that both students and teachers should feel safe when they come to school.

"Unfortunately, the Tories ignored many buildings that had issues, or in some cases were literally crumbling, so we are stepping in to pick up the pieces.

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St Thomas More Catholic High School will receive funding to carry out vital life safety works (Ryan Parker).

"We must also not cut corners when it comes to education. I am thrilled that St Thomas More has been successful in their bid to improve their buildings and keep them fit for pupils' needs."

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