These are just a small selection of shocking photos of the poor state of facilities at Whitehaven Academy.

Angry staff have released these images which show run-down buildings and facilities in need of repair.

The images were sent, along with a letter, signed by around 60 academy staff members to government officials.

Staff have threatened strike action if moves to remove the Bright Tribe Trust, which runs the school, are not made by next Tuesday.

They claim the academy's latest Ofsted report, which placed the school in special measures, highlights "a lack of leadership support and school improvement, accompanied by significant under-investment in both the buildings and the facilities."

They said: "We work in a building with few facilities, with windows which are so old they do not open making it too hot for the children to learn; the computers are so old and broken that in one of the classes only six out of 26 children have access to computers."

They said prior to the trust's involvement the school seemed much better resourced.

In Ofsted's damning report, inspectors said: "The school environment is in a poor state of repair and does not encourage or celebrate learning.

"The sponsor (Bright Tribe) has begun work to improve the buildings, such as by refurbishing the canteen. However, the net impact of work done has been limited and much more remains to be done to improve the poor learning conditions for pupils."

The report said Bright Tribe needs to take steps to improve the school’s learning environment.

In response to the staff letter and photos, Bright Tribe issued its own letter to parents.

Kathy Kirkham, chief operating officer, said: "It is disappointing that the images shared as part of the staff body’s letter are misrepresentative.

"The majority either show areas of the school which have been closed due to decreased pupil numbers to proactively save school funds in maintaining unused areas of the school site, or are of windows which will be replaced as part of a phased plan commencing next month."

She the school has faced "many historic challenges".

She highlighted the state of the infrastructure and classroom environments and the new for a new-build.

Mrs Kirkham said the trust has put around £400,0000 of investment into the academy, and a further £500,000 in building improvements is set to take place over the next 12 months.