Chatsworth Schools has completed its latest estates development at Benedict House Prep School in Sidcup, Kent.

A large Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) has been erected as part of a multi-million pound investment in Benedict House, which has seen the school double in size and pupil numbers increase by nearly twofold.

The opening of the MUGA will enable pupils to play a wide variety of games and activities on site while freeing up other outdoor spaces for the enjoyment of more children throughout the school day.

A spokesman for Chatsworth schools, said: “In a world where all the talk is about VAT on fees, the challenges the sector faces, and, dare we say it, private schools having the audacity to invest their own money in their own schools for the benefit of their pupils and the wider community, Chatsworth Schools is very proud to say that we have successfully completed the latest school development at our brilliant MUGA at Benedict House School.

“We have limited availability for in-year joiners at Benedict House and will be raising our fees by no more than 12.5% in January should VAT be implemented as planned, which will mean Benedict is adding even more value for money with improved facilities and ultra-competitive fees.”