The areas of Thamesmead and Erith will be the main beneficiaries of the 'Basic Need' grant of 2011/2012 being used to increase the size of Jubilee and Castilion primary school in Thamesmead as well as Christ Church CE primary school in Erith..
However, the news was not entirely met with open arms, Laura Staunton, mother of two, is pleased with the intent, but believes a lot more is still to be done.
"Naturally, I think it's brilliant, the more money that is getting pumped in to our primary schools the better, but I still thing there is a lot of work that needs to be done.
"My eldest started primary school last year, and me and my other half had a torrid time trying to get her in to a school. It's brilliant for those based in Thamesmead and Erith, but for the rest of us, it is still as hard as ever."
The decision was explained by Deputy Council leader and Cabinet member for Education, Chancellor Windle, who, when speaking to a Bexley news publication, put the boost in funds down to an increase in pressure.
"Due to a substantial influx of families with primary school aged children coming into the borough, there has been an increasing pressure on school places in recent years."
Windle continued "I am delighted that we are able to address this problem with substantial investment in primary expansion in Bexley."
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