PUPILS and parents have been asked to come up with a name for a new school in Princes Risborough.

Icknield and Berryfield schools are to amalgamate in September and a new name is needed within the next few months.

Sally Whitlow, currently headteacher at Icknield School, takes over the new combined school in the autumn.

Pat Lewis, head of Berryfield School, retires this summer after ten years at the school.

Mrs Whitlow said: "Pat has achieved much in raising standards at Berryfield and will be missed by pupils, staff and parents alike.

"Now we shall build on that work and I'm looking forward to working with a talented staff to create a successful school which will give pupils a sound start to their education and help each child to achieve their individual potential."

The school and its governing body are considering the building work necessary to create new classrooms on the Icknield site for the extra pupils.

Peter Mooney, director of education for Buckinghamshire County Council, said: "The amalgamation of the schools gives us the opportunity to create a bigger and stronger school with better facilities and buildings."