GOVERNORS from the Brentford school severely damaged by a fire this week are to set-up a temporary school for children to come back to in September.

Flames took over the roof of St Paul's CE Primary School in Brentford, causing a lot of damage to the building, despite fire fighters heroic efforts to put the fire out.

The fire took hold of the building moments after children at a summer school in the community centre next to the building were evacuated to St. Paul's church, opposite.

Sara Ward, vice chair of the board of governors, issued a statement on behalf of the board. She said: "We are very sad to have discovered that our school building at St Paul's Brentford, has suffered a serious fire.

"We are pleased to say that no one was hurt and are very thankful to all from the London Fire Brigade who worked so hard to bring the fire under control so quickly. Our responsibility to our children and their families is paramount and we are planning together with the London Diocesan Board for Schools to set up a temporary school allowing the children to continue with their education and will be able to give more information as plans are confirmed.

"Thank you for the many messages of concern, we really value the support of the local community."

Speaking at the scene, Reverend Derath Durkin, team vicar for the area, said: "I came down here straight away and there was so much smoke, luckily nobody was hurt."

Eight fire engines from seven west London stations were at the scene with two aerial ladder platforms and 60 firefighters who were helping to put the fire out after they were called at 9:10am. They managed to have the fire under control at 11am.

Daniel Hallissey, station manager from Kensington fire station, who was at the scene, said: "The school has a community centre next door to it, where there was a playgroup taking place. Four adults and 19 children moved to a safe place before firefighters arrived and no one was hurt.

"The fire created a lot of smoke, so the incident was quite visible. Crews worked very hard in challenging conditions."

Police officers at the scene said builders had been installing a skylight and realised smoke was coming from the roof so immediately informed the summer camp and called the fire service.

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.