CLASSROOM huts erected at Lyme Regis's Woodroffe School as a 'temporary measure' 40 years ago are to be replaced.

Two new temporary classrooms will be sited on the green in front of the main school, along with two additional art rooms, this summer.

"Though classed as temporary buildings, they will be high quality structures and much better working environments for the students," writes principal Dr Richard Steward in the parents' bulletin.

"The geography and RE classrooms will be refurbished at the same time. We also look forward to more work on the school's central heating system which has caused so many problems in the past.

"The LEA has set aside £200,000 to cover the cost of replacing the ancient network of decaying pipes."

The headmaster also reveals in the bulletin that there has again been fierce competition for admission to Woodroffe, with 370 sets of parents naming the school on application forms and just 150 places available.

"Although the level of interest puts considerable stress on the admissions system, it is very gratifying to know that Woodroffe's popularity continues to increase," says the headteacher.

"We will start the new academic year in September with every year full. Things are really going well, and this is reflected in a really positive feeling across the school."