A PRIMARY school in The Meadows could double in size as the city council aims to increase the number of places for the start of term.
The council is proposing to double the capacity of Riverside Primary School from 210 to 420 places.
This will mean there will be two forms in each year group, instead of the current one form.
If this proposal is approved, work will take place at the school to expand the current building to accommodate the increase in numbers.
It is estimated work will start during the summer holidays next year and be completed for the autumn term 2014.
It will cost around £1m to £1.5m.
Councillor David Mellen, the council's portfolio holder for children's services, said: "We began reorganising primary education in the city ten years ago and have saved over £10 million, which has been re-invested in the remaining schools to improve teaching and learning environments.
"Over the past two years, there have been an extra 1,000 pupils accessing primary education across the city, which has meant a number of schools have long waiting lists and parents are finding it difficult to get their children in to the school of their choice.
"By expanding Riverside Primary School, we can ensure that places are available where pupils live and where parents wish them to go to school.
"There's no point pretending there won't be disruption but it's short-term pain for long-term gain. We'll make sure it's kept to a minimum."
Jamie Tee, head teacher at Riverside Primary, said: "I am excited about the proposal to expand our school which is very significant for the children of The Meadows. The school has worked hard over the years to improve educational standards and this expansion will enable more local children to be offered places at a Meadows school."
The council has launched a formal consultation on the proposal. Parents, carers and other interested parties are invited to a meeting at the school tomorrow from 5.30pm to 6.30pm, to find out more about the plan.
The consultation closes on Monday, December 17.
