PUPILS from Rose Hill, who wrote to the Prime Minister over poor conditions in their school, have received a response praising their efforts.

Last month, 24 children from Rose Hill Primary School travelled to Downing Street to hand-deliver letters that asked David Cameron to improve their school building.

They wrote the letters after it emerged Oxfordshire County Council did not have the money to replace all the windows in classrooms that had suffered cold conditions last winter.

Some pupils were forced to wear coats, hats and scarves in class due to the problems.

This week Mr Cameron’s office wrote to the children to pass on his thanks.

His correspondence officer Stephanie wrote: “I am writing on behalf of the Prime Minister to thank you for your well-written letters.

“Mr Cameron very much appreciates the time and trouble you have taken to get in touch about your school.”

The Witney MP’s office forwarded the letter to the Department for Education, saying it was best placed to respond to the issues raised.

Rose Hill Primary School headteacher Sue Vermes said: “The letter came through really quickly.

“To have a letter from the Prime Minister saying the children’s letters were well written was wonderful.”

The children travelled to London on June 23 and five had the privilege of going right to the door of Number 10 to hand over the letters. They also took the opportunity to watch the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace and walk past the Houses of Parliament.