Work to transform a school's "dilapidated" science building has been approved by Swale council.

Fulston Manor School in Brenchley Road, Sittingbourne, plans to demolish its current science block and create a new single-storey building with three science labs and one general purpose classroom.

The current timber science building and disused greenhouse next to the school's border with Highsted Grammar School will be replaced with a new "attractive, modern" build.

The new labs will hold up to 35 students and will provide improved facilities which are in line with more modern requirements and technologies.

Compared to the current 246 sqm, the new block will measure at around 388 sqm.

The school's design statement described the old block as "no longer fit for purpose", "dilapidated" and "extremely worn".

It said: "The proposed scheme has been carefully designed to achieve an attractive, modern building which will provide high-quality classrooms and long-term facilities to be enjoyed by both staff and students for generations to come.

"The proposed building will occupy an increased overall footprint when compared to the existing building.

"The classrooms have been designed to promote an encouraging and positive learning environment to benefit both students and teachers.

"The contemporary design to the external appearance will greatly improve the aesthetics of the building, which is a great positive for prospective students.

"We have incorporated a high amount of glazing into the design in order to create bright, airy and welcoming classrooms."

Fulston Manor head teacher Susie Burden said the school is looking to replace some "very old buildings from the 1970s", with spending in the region of £800,000.