These are the Dewsbury schools earmarked for multi-million pound upgrades

Much of the maintenance work – costing £3.4m – will take place during the summer break.

Some of it is described as urgent need-based projects to comply with health and safety issues and to keep children and staff safe.

Councillor Graham Turner, Kirklees Council’s Cabinet Member for Corporate, said: “We prioritise the projects based on need, but they will all support the council’s climate emergency work by reducing the Kirklees carbon footprint.

“School buildings will benefit from the greater use of sustainable technology, including through energy-efficient heating, better insulation and modern, energy-saving lighting.

“This will cut the usage of energy and, at a time when many schools are facing major financial challenges, it will also save money by reducing bills.

“We want everyone who uses school buildings and facilities to experience a high-quality, clean and green environment.”

The schools are:

Ashbrow Primary School

Battyeford CE (VC) Primary School

Birkby I&N School

Birkenshaw CE (VC) Primary School

Bywell CE (C) Junior School

Crossley Fields J&I School

Denby Dale First & Nursery School

Gomersal CE (VC) Primary School

Hanging Heaton CE (VC) J&I School

Hepworth J&I School

Highburton CE (VC) First School

Honley CE (VC) JI&N School

Kirkheaton Primary School

Lowerhouses CE (VC) JI&EY School

Marsden I&N School

Meltham CE (VC) Primary School

Netherthong Primary School

Nields JI&N School

Norristhorpe J&I School

Paddock JI&N School

Purlwell I&N School

Shaw Cross I&N School

Spen Valley High School and Sports College

Westborough High School

Westmoor Primary School