Plans would see an architect-designed building created, with the aim of integrating the twin-site campus and featuring a new main entrance, dining area and assembly hall/performance space.

A two-part funding agreement for the project was approved by Nottinghamshire County Council’s Policy committee this week, with funding granted to progress the detailed, design, planning and tendering of the proposed expansion.

Once planning consent is granted and a successful tender received, the second phase will provide a maximum of £10.3million of County Council funding to complete building works.

The aim is for the expansion to be complete ready for September 2022, increasing Carlton le Willows’ capacity from eight to 12 forms of entry.