Parents, children and teachers packed out Leigh Technology Academy asking for answers about proposals to turn a Longfield comprehensive into an academy.

Sponsors University of Kent, Kent County Council and Leigh Technology Academy outlined their vision for Axton Chase School in Longfield at a meeting in Green Street Green Road, last night.

Proposals are to transform the comprehensive school into a state-of-the art academy specialising in science and visual arts.

But parents and students are furious at the speed at which proposals have been put forward.

Paul Carter, Kent County Council leader, was at last night’s meeting along with Frank Green, chief executive of the Leigh Academy and Jenny Wyatt of the University of Kent.

For full coverage of the meeting see next week's Messenger.

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