Actor and comedian Hugh Dennis will officially open new £32m facilities at The Littlehampton Academy on Friday.

The star of Mock The Week, Outnumbered and Radio 4’s The Now Show will be joined by local dignitaries.

Guests will enjoy refreshments while being entertained by The Littlehampton Academy Steel Band and will have the opportunity to tour the new facilities.

Chairman of Woodard Academies Trust, Jan Richardson MBE, said: “We are thrilled that Hugh has agreed to join us and officially open the new buildings at The Littlehampton Academy.

“It promises to be a wonderful occasion for everyone involved.”