A school in Tunbridge Wells is set for a new multi-million pound development.

The Skinners' School in St John's Road could see its rarely used former sports hall be transformed into a new three-storey building.

Inside the construction would be a new sixth-form centre, arts and literature departments and library space.

The building will be made out of red brick to fit in with the school's current style.

Headteacher Mr Wesson said the development is well overdue and hopes the plans will receive funding.

He added: "The building is useless at the moment, we very rarely use it. We need to turn it into a useful building, and let the students use new facilities.

"I am very excited about the plans, they look great and really modern."

"The building is useless at the moment, we very rarely use it. We need to turn it into a useful building, and let the students use new facilities" - Mr Wesson

Mr Wesson is concerned about disruption that the construction could cause to students, but believes they will adapt and do their best to carry on as normal.

He said: "The students are great, they adapt very well and are historically known for being studious. I'm sure the development will be very exciting for them."

Parents were informed of the plans last week through a formal letter sent by Mr Wesson.

The building's design was created by former pupil Tim Bell, from the architectural company behind the project - Bell Phillips Architects.

Mr Wesson, who joined the school in 2012, said it is in dire need of this building as with 900 pupils current resources and facilities are becoming strained.

He added: "The sixth form centre is far too small for our current group of students, the library needs to be much bigger. I think after some changes to the design the plans are now realistic and could create a very good space."

He said he had worked alongside Bell Phillips Architects to ensure the look of the development suited the school. He said: "We need the building to look nice from the outside, especially as it's quite a central part of the school. I think the plans are perfect now."

The project is thought to cost £3.5 million in total, and Mr Wesson hopes work will take just over a year if planning application is received, with students stepping into the new building at the beginning of 2016.