A school in Slough has been alerted to the presence of dangerous aerated concrete on its premises.

Pippins Primary School on Raymond Close, Slough, has informed parents that it has found the unstable material in its buildings.

It was revealed on Friday, September 1, that over a hundred schools and colleges in England had been told to close after they were identified as structures comprising reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC), making them especially prone to collapse.

A list of 156 schools has since been disclosed, with more being found across the country.

Now Slough Borough Council have revealed that there is one school in the area considered to have RAAC.

A council spokesperson said: “We have checked all our schools where the local authority has responsibility for the buildings.

"Only one school has any RAAC and it is at the low end of risk and does not involve any classroom spaces.

"Talks are ongoing with the school on the best way forward and they will be releasing information to their parents.”

Pupils at Pippins Primary School are believed to have started their new term on Tuesday, September 5.

Concerns have arisen due to school buildings being made with reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC).

It is a cheaper alternative to standard concrete but is also considered to be less durable, with a lifespan of around 30 years.

Additionally, its aerated nature makes it "susceptible to structural failure when exposed to moisture" BBC News reports. 

Pippins School have been contacted for comment.