A NEWPORT school is worried about their pupils and families’ safety because of parking around the school.

Staff and pupils at Maindee Primary School, between Rodney Road and Corporation Road, are saying cars parked in Rodney Road mean it would be difficult for emergency vehicles to get access to the school.

Taylor Wimpey said they are completing the roads to the standard set out in the agreement with the council.

Acting headteacher Max Smith said: “All we want is for our families to be safe when entering and leaving the school.

“When too many vehicles try to park outside a school at the same time, it can pose a danger to the pupils.

“All we are asking for is that the ‘school keep clear’ markings are put down and that there is a sign put up as soon as possible.

"This is to keep the space outside our school free from parked vehicles, to let drivers know that they are driving towards a school and the speed limit of the road.”

School site manager Colin Nash said the main issue is Rodney Road.

He said: “This all should be double yellow lines, but instead is a car park.

“Rodney Road is an ‘unadopted road’ - it is not a legal highway as the road is still owned by Taylor Wimpey.

“People park here to go into town. All the houses have parking bays, so it is nothing to do with them.”

Mr Nash said that, unless deliveries come before 9am, they can’t get to the school. He said they had an occasion where a food delivery vehicle was stuck in the school from 7am to 3pm because it couldn’t get out.

They are worried emergency vehicles couldn’t get down the road, he added.

“Wastesavers have previously put notices in people’s vehicles,” Mr Nash continued. “They are now finishing the works, but that is seven years late

“There is the possibility that when the works are finished the council could adopt the road – but that could take years. The council has no rush to do it as they will have to maintain the road from then.”

Aaron Rrustemai, a Year 6 student, said the situation is “getting worse every day”.

The 10-year-old said: “There is no speed limit or markings outside the school. It is not safe.”

Teacher Joanne Jay said there are no zebra crossings either.

A spokesman for Taylor Wimpey said: "We are currently completing the roads at Renaissance Point to the standard set out in the agreement with Newport County Council.

"We have also agreed a scheme for signage and road markings with Gwent Police. The works will be completed in the new year."

Gwent Police Inspector Sarah Davies said: "We are aware of the concerns relating to parking on Corporation Road in Newport and a patrol plan is in place for officers to regularly attend the area to ensure no crimes are being committed.

"We are currently in discussions with the local authority, Taylor Wimpey, Highways and local residents to discuss a resolution to the issues raised.

"We have agreed a scheme alongside the relevant parties for signage and road markings which will be completed in the new year."

Newport City Council were contacted for comment.