EDUCATION chiefs have announced £1.6 million expansion plans for a Newton Abbot primary school.

Work to be carried out at Highweek Primary School is designed to cater for the growth in population and new housing in the town.

It is one of three schools in Devon to benefit from Devon County Council’s investment in coping with rising pupil numbers.

The cabinet will be asked next week to approve the £2.8 million total funding for the three schools.

Plans have already been agreed with the schools.

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