The group behind a proposed new free school is calling on fellow parents to help strengthen its application to the government.

Parents and teachers organising the bid for the New School for Harrow have been drumming up support across the borough for their planned primary school.

Their application to the Department of Education to set up a free school is due to be completed next month.

Ros Jenkins, one of the parents behind the project, said, “According to the Harrow Borough Council’s figures, our son, like so many other children across the borough, is highly unlikely to be offered a place at a nearby school.

“So we are asking the Government to fund a new primary school that won’t just provide more places, but offer parents in Harrow more choice about which school is right for their family.

“What’s really exciting about this project is that we’ve been able to talk to local parents about what they’d really like to see in a school, and create a proposal that reflects that.

“So for instance, we will be teaching a foreign language from reception, giving all our children plenty of access to outdoor activities and embedding music throughout the school.

“The flexible holidays and extended days will also support working families.”

The group estimates by 2016 there will be a shortfall of around 900 primary places in Harrow.

In July this year the Harrow Times had reported the New School for Harrow team agreed to partner with the Broadfields Primary School, in Edgware and is also being supported by New Schools Network, The Co-operative College and Phoenix Education Trust.

The deadline for the school’s application is October 10. If it is successful, the group hopes the school will be ready to open with a Reception and Year One class in 2016.

Those interested in registering their support for the school can do so by clicking here.