Vicky McClure opens temporary school building

A school which was forced to close after its timber structure was found to be rotting has named a temporary classroom after TV star Vicky McClure.

St Peter's C of E Junior School in Ruddington closed in December 2025 after routine window repairs uncovered rot in the timber structural columns of the building.

A temporary learning village has since been built on the old school grounds.

Fresh from winning a National Television Award for best drama performance in Trigger Point, the Line of Duty star opened one of the buildings, which has been named after her.

During her visit, McClure spent time with pupils sharing her story, before giving a talk discussing the importance of contributing to society and making a positive difference to the lives of others.

A spokesperson for the school said: "Her openness, passion and commitment to making a difference left a real impression on both our pupils and staff.

"Vicky's journey and achievements make her an outstanding role model for our children, and we were incredibly proud to welcome her to St Peter's."

The new temporary site is made up of a two-storey building with classrooms, and a single-storey site with a hall, kitchen, eating area and offices.

There is also a separate special educational needs unit.

Nottinghamshire County Council said the £6.5m cost for the temporary building had come from the Department for Education (DfE), while feasibility work for a permanent replacement "has also got the go-ahead, subject to the confirmation of further government funding".

Plans are under way for the demolition of the old building to make way for a new one in the next two years.

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