The school will have dedicated vehicle access from Inglemire Lane and a parking area with accessible spaces, vehicle charging and a minibus drop-off area.
The council said the school would also have new hard and soft play areas and landscaped areas.
Councillor Linda Tock, who is the portfolio holder for children’s services at the authority, said: “Every child in Hull is entitled to an education in an environment which enables them to maximise their learning, and this exciting project will help to achieve that.”
Willowfield Academy is being delivered by Hull City Council and Hull Esteem LEP. The development is being completed by Sewell Construction with funding from the Department for Education.
Frederick Holmes School and Platform Daycare Centre will remaining open throughout the construction phase, the council said.
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