A NEW state-of-the-art school has fitted see-through toilet doors to stop bullying and catch pupils skiving lessons.

The glass panels, which are not on cubicle doors, can be found on the main entrances to student and staff toilets, as part of a major redevelopment of Thomas Tallis School in Kidbrooke.

A spokesman said they were "related to anti-bullying" and designed to spot students skipping class.

The comprehensive in Kidbrooke Park Road, which is located a few hundred metres from the original school site, was officially opened by MP and former schools minister David Miliband on Thursday.

It was one of five schools in Greenwich which were part of the former government’s £100m Building Schools for the Future scheme, the programme Mr Miliband oversaw when in office.

The school was expected to have been rebuilt by September 2009 but did not open its gates to pupils until November last year.

The two year delay was due to "the financial crisis in 2008" as well as problems with flood defences, according to the council.

Speaking at the ceremony, Mr Miliband said: "I feel tremendously honoured to be here. ‘School’ doesn’t do it justice - it is a temple of learning and real humanity."

The building boasts sports and arts facilities which are loaned out to community groups.

Year 11 student Tiany Fleury said: "The facilities are really good, especially for sport.

"The facilities have really motivated people. You can visually see what can be achieved."

The 16-year old added: "It took a little getting used to because the other school was like home, but it is a school to be proud of."

This week the school was awarded a Gold Standard by national arts group Artsmark.

Headteacher Mr Bryon Parker said: "Everything about the school is singing out success."