By Amy Phipps & Jack TymonA primary school destroyed by a teenage arsonist is to be rebuilt as the UK's first "biophilic" school, designed to increase wellbeing through exposure to nature.by Johnny Brady in 2020.The damage was so severe the school had to be demolished.Construction of the new eco-school, on the original site, started in February.
It has five main single-storey structures clad with cedar and connected with a central covered walkway.The biophilic design focuses on connecting those inside the building with nature with a goal of promoting physical and mental health.Amanda Greaves, executive head teacher at St Mary's, said: "We are very much looking forward to returning to our permanent home.
"We appreciate how much moving into our new building means to our whole school community and we would like to thank everyone who has supported us on this journey."