**OUR EXPERIENCE IN DELIVERING PRE-SCHOOLS & PRIMARY SCHOOLS**
Creating environments that inspire the next generation is vital.
In fact, numerous studies have shown that carefully and considerately designed environments - be they new build or refurbishments - can dramatically increase student performance.
Reports have shown improved behaviour as well as pride in the place they learn.
If a better education building can have a big impact on achievements, it's so important for all the stakeholders to be at the table early.
Having all the experts together at the earliest possible stage ensures design is fine tuned towards positive impact on student and teaching experiences and performance, as well as centring around the best value and most sustainable solutions.
In the primary education sector we have delivered nurseries, pre-schools and primary schools, both standalone new builds, modular builds, extensions and refurbishments on live campuses.
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Riverbank Community Hub | £23mAirdrie, North Lanarkshire
Delivered in 2023, the new educational facility brings together Carnbroe Primary School and Sikeside Primary School with Early Years facilities.
The two storey building provides naturally lit, exciting and flexible learning spaces and is designed to support and accommodate a wide range of learning requirements now and in the future. These amenities are available to the wider community outwith the school day.
A multifunctional space – from dining hall to social area – sits in the middle of the building and features an internal slide that students and staff can use to access different levels.
It was a pleasure to deliver this wonderful community hub for North Lanarkshire Council with our construction partner Morgan Sindall and we thank our wider delivery partners for their support. It is fantastic to celebrate the delivery of this first-class facility which will have an incredible impact on pupils, their families and wider communities.
2587 project team hours and £16,342 donated to community projects and educational engagement
35 work experience placements
4 local jobs created
hub South West framework project
Community facilities
Challenging topography
Two storey
Architect | NorrC&S | Will Rudd DavidsonMEP | Hawthorne Boyle
Orbiston Community Hub | £41.7mNorth Lanarkshire Council
We are currently on site delivering Orbiston Community Hub for North Lanarkshire Council. The hub will provide first-class facilities for pupils and community groups.
This tandem build project will provide modern facilities for Sacred Heart Primary School, Lawmuir Primary School, a Family Learning Centre (0-5 years) and a community centre.
The project encompasses both free play areas and equipped play areas, including a school garden, to promote outdoor learning. Other facilities include a multi-use games area (MUGA), a seven-a-side all-weather pitch, and staff and visitor car parking facilities.
This is an exciting development, and the news will be welcomed by so many people in the community including the 700 children who will attend each day.The new Orbiston Community Hub will provide pupils and teachers with a wonderful learning environment and provide the local community with a range of high-quality outdoor spaces and indoor facilities.
Live project
Hub South West framework project
2026 completion
700 pupil places
Clear focus on pedestrian and cyclist safety, with four-metre-wide pavements to encourage active travel to the hub.
Architect | KeppieC&S | CurtinsMEP | RSP
Prestwick North Education Campus | £17.5mPrestwick, South Ayrshire
Delivered for South Ayrshire Council, Prestwick North Education Campus sees the co-location of Glenburn Primary School, St Ninian's Primary School, and a new early years centre in a single campus.
Located on the site of the existing Glenburn Primary School, the new 5589m2 campus comprises 22 classrooms spread over a two-storey steel frame building with a sensory room for pupils with additional support needs and a stand-alone early years facility.
The campus boasts outstanding outdoor sports amenities, including a sports hall, AstroTurf playing field and a gym hall. A new allotment garden, willow garden, and sensory garden supports outdoor learning.
We are incredibly proud to have led the delivery of this project for South Ayrshire Council, delivering the project early - enabling the full school to decant before the end of the summer holidays - on budget, and to the highest quality standards.
No disruption to live learning environment
98% waste diverted from landfill
11 new start apprentices
5 new local jobs created
Primary & Early Years provision
Tandem build
2 storey building
EPC A rated
Architect | BDPC&S | BakerHicksMEP | Wallace Whittle
Renton Campus | £13mRenton, West Dunbartonshire
Delivered for West Dunbartonshire Council, Renton Campus is an amalgamation of the existing primary school, a learning & communication unit (LCU), and nursery.
The three-storey campus incorporates a mix of flexible teaching areas, LCU specific spaces, an open plan nursery, dining and sports halls, offices, and support spaces. Externally, the campus benefits from roof terraces, a multi-use sports pitch and playground area with trim trail, star stage and allotments to support the campus' Field-to-Fork strategy.
The new campus is an inspirational and modern facility which is fit for delivering education now, and in the future.
Morgan Sindall have been very considerate partners who prioritised our service delivery throughout. They supported curriculum in areas such as Women in Construction and Tackling Gender Stereotypes. A particular strength has been the communication and partnership between the Project Manager and the school.
Architect | Holmes MillerC&S | BakerHicksMEP | BakerHicks
Canaan Line Primary School | £14mMorningside, Edinburgh
Through the City of Edinburgh Council's Capital Projects Framework, we delivered a new primary school at Canaan Lane.
The 3365m2 2-storey school comprises 12 classrooms with a capacity for 462 primary pupils and 80 early years pupils with scope to expand in the future.
The new school is located in a densely populated area of Morningside, with works including the demolition of the former Oaklands Care Home located on the site to make way for the new school.
Located within a Conservation Area, the sympathetic design and choice of materials - corten cladding and natural stone - blend appropriately with the existing sandstone in surrounding buildings.
Thank you for your approach to the construction project neighbouring out site; your liaison and partnership approach in terms of accommodating our pupils is really appreciated.
3 new local jobs created
2 apprentice opportunities created
Community sponsorships worth £6500
City of Edinburgh framework project
Conservation area
Tandem build with tight site logistics
Architect | Holmes Miller PM | Currie & BrownC&S | Will Rudd DavidsonMEP | Blackwood Partnership
Victoria Primary School | £13.8mNewhaven, Edinburgh
Through the City of Edinburgh Council's Capital Projects Framework, we delivered the new Victoria Primary School.
The new build primary school consists of 14 classrooms, split across a two-storey 4075m2 building, with an additional single-storey nursery wing built on the east side. The school has the capacity to educate 462 primary and 80 early-years pupils.
The new school replaces the city's oldest school, which has been in operation since 1844.
To celebrate handover, and the pupils relocating from the existing school, the project team facilitated a time capsule event where pupils contributed items into the time capsule which will be buried on the site of the new school for years to come.
We have had a very positive experience of working with Morgan Sindall. They were keen to build relationships and involve us even before they broke ground and began to build our school. We now have a light, bright, and solidly built building and we are delighted.
1 new local jobs created
Community sponsorships worth £23.5k
2-storey, with single storey Early Years provision
Soil management strategy saved £1m
Architect | Holmes Miller PM | Currie & BrownC&S | Will Rudd DavidsonMEP | Blackwood Partnerships
Frogston Primary School | £13.8mEdinburgh
Through the City of Edinburgh Council's Capital Projects Framework, we delivered the new Frogston Primary School.
The 4000m2 school project incorporates 14 classrooms spread across two storeys, with the steel roof construction designed to reflect the Pentland Hills.
The build contains 6 flexi-spaces, a games hall, dining hall, library and 3 general purpose rooms. The outdoor spaces promote outdoor learning an a love of nature including a 3G sports pitch and large outdoor play area.
The school accommodates 420 primary pupils and 80 Early Years pupils.
I had the pleasure of working with Morgan Sindall on the delivery of the new Frogston Primary School in Edinburgh. The proactive approach from the Morgan Sindall team during the delivery made a difference throughout the project. The positive methodology towards the quality of the finished product applied during construction resulted in the handover of a quality building.
2 new local jobs created
Liberton High School ‘Class of Their Own’ sponsorship worth £4k
Primary and Early Years provision
First brand new primary school in Edinburgh since 1980s
Balloch Primary School Campus | £16.2mBalloch, West Dunbartonshire
The design and build contract was awarded to Morgan Sindall by West Dunbartonshire Council through the SPA Schools & Community Buildings Framework.
The 4949m2 campus allows three existing schools and a nursery to come together in a modern learning environment with capacity for 747 pupils.
The campus' single building houses two distinct primary schools and a new pre-school facility. There is an Additional Support Needs (ASN) base, capable of supporting 36 pupils with a range of needs, complete with its own dedicated play area, featuring structured quiet zones and specialist equipment.
Working with the Morgan Sindall team here at Balloch School Campus has been nothing but exemplary. They have been a pleasure, very relaxed, and very professional and I think over time we have built up a nice respectful relationship which has proved to bring dividends to the project.
Hilltop Primary School | £17.8mAirdrie, North Lanarkshire
Delivered for North Lanarkshire Council, the project involved the design and build of a new campus amalgamating the existing Dunrobin and Petersburn Primary Schools, with Early Years provision, to form Hilltop Primary School.
Constructed only 20m away from the existing, live Dunrobin Primary School, this was an extremely confined site. Our team coordinated closely with school staff to ensure the school continued to operate safely.
The new campus hosts 484 pupils with 16 classroom bases, 8 language & communication support bases, 3 multi-purpose rooms, separate gym and dining areas, 3G sports pitch, 175 space car park and external landscaping.
The new Hilltop Primary School is an outstanding environment for pupils to learn and thrive and it will also bring considerable benefits to the entire community. The new building is incredible. It is bright and airy with great views and there's a real sense of space. It is a truly wonderful facility fit for 21st Century education.
Architect | NorrC&S | Will Rudd DavidsonMEP | Parker Technical Services
St Edwards & Tollbrae Shared Campus | £18mAirdrie, North Lanarkshire
Delivered for North Lanarkshire Council, the project involved the design and build of a new joint campus comprising 2 primary schools and 2 Early Years facilities.
This tandem build project was delivered adjacent to both existing primary schools in a high density residential area.
The project was delivered in 3 phases: (1) construction of the new school building and partial completion of the car park to enable the schools transition into the new campus, (2) the demolition of existing buildings and completion of the car par, and (3) completion of all external works including a 4G MUGA and landscaping.
Building work was planned very well, with the safety of pupils, staff and our local community always at the forefront. We found that having a Construction Technician as a consistent point of contact during the project ensured that both schools were involved and kept up to date throughout.
Architect | Halliday Fraser MunroC&S | WSPMEP | KJ Tait
St Nicholas' Primary School | £9.7mBearsden, Glasgow
Delivered for East Dunbartonshire Council, St Nicholas' Primary School provides 450 primary school places, uniting St Andrews and St Josephs primary schools on the same site.
This tandem build project provides all pupils and staff with modern, fit for purpose learning facilities in line with the Curriculum for Excellence. St Andrews Primary School, adjacent to the new school, remained operational throughout the build.
The 3000m2 building comprises 17 flexible classrooms, landscaped outdoor learning areas, dedicated spaces for art and science, and a small roof terrace for outdoor teaching.
The children coming to St Nicholas' will be educated in a building with all modern facilities, designed specifically to deliver Curriculum for Excellence. Our thanks to Morgan Sindall for delivering the school to the Council in good time - allowing teachers and other Council teams to get ready over the summer for the new term.
Hilton Primary School | £2.7mInverness, Scotland
Delivered for The Highland Council, the project involved the construction of a new stand-alone nursery building adjacent to the main school.
The existing modular nursery had to be disconnected and removed by the project team in order to make way for the refurbishment and installation of the new modular nursery building.
To support outdoor learning, the nursery has free flow access to outdoor space, and a vibrant playground.
Additional works included alterations to access and parking.
We could not be happier with our final build. The attention to detail and polished finish is a testament to the hard work of the Morgan Sindall team. The Project Manager has really become a part of the team here at Hilton and he will be greatly missed. First class customer service.
98% subcontractors with SME status
Delighted customer
Waste timber donated to a local neighbour for recycling project
Modular unit
Early Years provision
Outdoor play a priority
Internal refurbishment
Live environment
Wintringham Primary Academy | £13mSt Neot's, Cambridgeshire
Wintringham Primary Academy is a striking and unique new school at the heart of a new housing development.
Delivered through the Cambridgeshire County council framework for Urban&Civic, the 630-place primary school uses the influence of its environment to positively stimulate learning.
Using BIM modelling, the cross laminated timber frame was pre-cut in the factory, ready for every service and fixtures, speeding up installation on site.
As well as lifting the building to suit the site topography, excavated soil was re-used in the landscape architecture across the development saving tonnes of carbon. Our carbon calculator tool kept track of emissions showing 371tCO2e on completion.
I could feel it was important to Morgan Sindall to get things right. They have involved us and sought our opinion – communication has been excellent. They have been incredibly accommodating, and we now have a beautiful school which we are very proud of!
Architect | dRMMPM | Faithful & GouldC&S | Peter Dann Assoc.MEP | Roger Parker Assoc.
Kingsbrook View Primary Academy | £10.9mAylesbury, Buckinghamshire
Kingsbrook View Primary Academy is a free school run by the Inspiring Futures Partnership Trust and set within the new, wildlife-friendly Kingsbrook housing development.
The project comprises a new build, two-form entry primary school for 420 pupils and a 52-place nursery. The building has sustainable credentials such as solar panels on the roof and the building fabric is designed to ensure it is thermally efficient thereby reducing the carbon emissions which will help the Council meet its Carbon reduction targets.
To safeguard the programme and ensure the school was completed for the start of the academic year, the project utilised an ‘off site’ approach. SIPs were used which only required 12 weeks to install, significantly reducing the build programme.
This is a truly wonderful building. The facilities are second to none and will provide a great learning environment for the current and future pupils. I hope the pupils, teachers, staff and local community enjoy the new facilities for many years to come.”
Architect | AHR PM | Pick EverardC&S | BCALMEP | ???
Hirwaun Primary School | £10.2mAberdare, South Wales
Hirwaun primary is a brand new primary school in place of the old demolished school.
Delivered through the SEWSCAP framework, The new building now supports 210 vital additional school and nursery spaces. It has the capacity to extend to accommodate double that number to meet future demand.
Inside the building are 14 classrooms, a community room and a separate childcare setting for pre-nursery children. The BREEAM Excellent building includes PV-solar panels installed on the school’s roof. In addition, a storage tank has been installed underground for green-water harvesting. This can store up to 50,000 litres of rainwater and is being used as a sustainable drainage option for the school’s toilets.
I’d like to thank the project team at Morgan Sindall Construction. They have worked very closely with the school and the Council to deliver these wonderful new facilities on time, with as minimal disruption as possible despite the pandemic. It's an exciting new era!
Architect | Powell DobsonPM | RCT CBCC&S | BradleysMEP | WSP
Marleigh Primary Academy | £10mCambridge, Cambridgeshire
Delivered on time, in budget and scoring 10/10 for customer satisfaction, Marleigh Primary Academy is a new school for a new housing development.
This BREEAM very good scheme completed in July 2022 and is designed to enable an abundance of natural light connecting to its outside learning and play spaces.
The school provides 420 primary school places and 52 nursery places for a new community of over 1,300 new homes.
Natural daylighting is boosted with energy efficient lighting, whilst the green guide specified materials used in the building envelope are A rated in the BREEAM Green Guide.
I just wanted to say well done to you (Gareth Harris) and your team for the handover of the new school today. It looked great and I was very impressed with the finish… it is a great achievement through a difficult couple of years”
Architect | RH PartnershipPM | Faithful + GouldC&S | WSPMEP | WSP
Tirdeunaw Primary School | £9.6mSwansea
Tirdeunaw is a brand new 525-place Welsh-medium primary with 75 nursery places and flying start.
Delivered through the SWWRCF (South West Wales Regional Contractors Framework) the school was delivered on time and budget.
The project was constructed on the playing fields of an existing high school - to overcome this we formed three separate entrances away from the main school to keep the site completely segregated and worked around academic timetables. This BREEAM Excellent scheme had an extensive SUDS system and a large bio retention and separate habitat area, linking to the plethora of swales surrounding the three acre development. In addition the school has PV lining the south facing roof pitch.
It's an amazing facility and I think pupils and staff will be overjoyed when they move in next week. The contractors Morgan Sindall have done a wonderful job in creating this brand new school which really is state-of-the-art.
Architect | Powell DobsonPM | AECOMC&S | Swansea CBCMEP | Hydrock
Buntingford First School | £9.4mBuntingford, Hertfordshire
Buntingford First School is the new net-zero carbon first school and will offer approximately 330 school places for pupils aged 5 to 11, and will provide vital school places for Buntingford and its new communities.
The 1643m2 school will have a nursery and ten classrooms including a rooftop outdoor classroom. It will be built in line with the Hertfordshire County Council’s sustainability strategy and ambition to be carbon neutral by 2030. It will utilise a Passivhaus design which will improve the school’s air quality, reduce carbon emissions and lower its energy running costs.
Over 300 solar panels, triple-glazed windows and air-source heat pumps will be installed. All the teaching spaces in the school will face north, avoiding south-facing windows that cause rooms to over-heat.
A key driver for us is providing education for a changing world and Buntingford First School embodies this ethos. Another driving force for us is to provide first class education for the children of Buntingford, something we have every confidence this school will support.”
300 solar panels
Architect | Smith Jenkins PM | MaceC&S | Rolton Group Limited (Civil) & KLH (Structural)MEP | Brith Services
Oak Grange Primary School | £9mSnelsmoor, Derbyshire
With close to 1,000 new homes being built at Snelsmoor Grange and Fellow Lands Way, Oak Grange Primary School will now provide vital school places to the local community.
Designed to be in keeping with its agricultural surroundings, the school features three distinctive ‘gable barn’ elevations and uses rural materials such as metal and timber cladding. Procured through the SCAPE regional framework, the project not only completed on time and on budget, but also achieved a 10/10 satisfaction score. The project team also engaged with local businesses, with 100% of labour sourced with 40 miles of the site. A Social Value return of 30.3% ensured £2.7m of the project spend was reinvested within the local area.
The whole project has been completed within the last year thanks to the hard work of the whole team. The end result is simply stunning with each classroom now transformed into an enchanting and exciting learning environment.
On time & budget
10/10 client satisfaction
30.3% Social Value
100% local labour (<40m)
83% local spend (<40m)
45/45 (+2) CCS score
70 tonnes of carbon saved
97.9% waste diversion
315-place primary and 39-place nursery school
SCAPE Regional Framework
53-week duration
Completed August 2023
Architect | LungfishC&S | HSP ConsultingMEP | BEC Consulting
Hillbourne Primary School | £8.7mPoole, Dorset
Hillbourne Primary School is a brand new facility built on the site of two former schools to bring them together.
Delivered through the SCF framework this two storey primary and pre-school replaces the two existing schools on the site, meaning that surplus land can now be developed for much needed housing.
The facility includes 14 classrooms, a practical room, learning resource centre, admin block, large hall with servery, pre-school, two multi-use games areas and purpose built sports pitches.
Throughout the scheme, the team worked closely with the school to ensure business as usual despite undertaking construction right in-between the existing schools.
We’ve got the best building in the area. We have an incredible hall, which looks a bit like a cathedral and, in terms of our outside provision, it is a million times better. I don’t think any of us could believe it – to move into a building that looks like a five star hotel, it’s lovely!
Architect | Cube DesignPM | BCP Council/GleedsC&S | BCP CouncilMEP | Hydrock
Westvale Park Primary Academy | £8.6mHorley, Surrey
Built under the Free Schools programme, the DfE appointed us to deliver Westvale Park Primary Academy, a new 2FE school, with a capacity of 420 primary and 30 nursery places. It was built for the Westvale Park estate, containing more than 3,000 new homes.
Constructed using a Streif closed panel structural timber building system, it was manufactured offsite and delivered in sections with pre-installed windows, doors, plasterboard, insulation, external membranes and first fix components. We also achieved an industry-leading air test leakage rate of 0.83m3 litres per hour at 50 Pascals, meeting the Passivhaus standard.
Our approach enabled us to rapidly provide a school, which ensured an engaging, high quality space in which pupils would thrive whilst working harmoniously with the surrounding natural landscape.
I have worked for Surrey for 16 years and this is by far the best project I have experienced to date. I Cannot say anymore than that. The level of support and service has by far exceeded expectations ie. level of community and school engagement."
Architect | PellingsPM | PellingsC&S | GDC PartnershipMEP | David Miles Partnership
Hailsham Primary Academy | £8.6mEast Sussex
The new 2FE Hailsham Primary Academy, which forms part of the Hailsham Community College Academy Trust, created 420 primary and 40 nursery places to serve the north Hailsham community.
Constructed using a Streif closed panel structural timber building system, it was manufactured offsite and delivered in sections. This method reduced material deliveries and combined with a 75% reduction in operative journeys to site, resulted in an impressive saving of an estimated 84,000 miles!
Facilities include a library, separate food science and technology areas, SEN therapy rooms and a multi-use hall space for dining and sports. All 14 classrooms are equipped with state-of-the-art technology.
We are delighted with the new primary school and we are incredibly excited to be moving into the whole building at this early point. On behalf of all the children in the Hailsham area who will benefit from these amazing facilities."
Architect | Miller BournePM | Playle and PartnersC&S | Hemsley Orrell PntrshpMEP | PJR Design Services Ltd
Six Bells Primary School | £8.5mAbertillery, Gwent
Construction of a new 1.5 FE, two-storey primary school on a restricted site.
Delivered through the SEWSCAP framework for Blaenau Gwent County BC, the new two-storey 2,470m2 facility includes 15 classrooms and additional learning needs provision – comprising a quiet room, sensory room and sky ceiling.
Pupils will benefit from teaching streets; informal co-learning spaces in the communal areas and corridors, designed to encourage collaboration, breakout sessions and small group activities outside of the normal classroom environment.
The team overcame challenges such as the diversion of a large trunk sewer and protection of access to a local historic monument site.
It’s great that Morgan Sindall Construction has engaged well with the local community along the way and offered apprenticeships and training as part of the project to help local people develop new skills.
Architect | Stride TreglownPM | Blaenau Gwent CBCC&S | Bingham HillMEP | Bingham Hill
Ysgol Gyfun Gwynllyw | £8.2mTrevethin, Pontypool
Ysgol Gyfun Gwynllyw is a brand new 210 place primary school and 30 place nursery on the site of a Welsh-medium comprehensive school.
Delivered through the SEWSCAP framework, the new two-storey 2,000 square metre building has nine general purpose classrooms, sports hall, dining facilities and extensive outdoor play and multi-use games areas.
Due to the live environment, the team worked closely with the comprehensive school to tailor delivery and work programmes around academic timetables. Social value played a huge part in the project with local labour being 100% from Wales, 101 volunteer hours donated to student STEM engagements and 8 new entrant jobs created on the scheme for local people.
We would highly recommend Morgan Sindall. You never get a second chance to make a first impression and you certainly did this. Early interaction gave us the confidence in the success of the project.
Architect | Austin Smith LordPM | Torfaen CBCC&S | Bradley AssociatesMEP | TB&A
Rosecliffe Spencer Academy | £7.9mNottingham, Nottinghamshire
It is excellent that the new school is ready ahead of schedule. One of our key priorities is that every child should attend a good or outstanding school, and I am confident that the Trust can help us achieve that, giving primary school children the best possible education.
Architect | ArcPM | ArcC&S | ArcMEP | Arc
Delivered seven weeks ahead of schedule, in budget and scoring 10/10 for customer satisfaction, Rosecliffe Spencer Academy is an inspiring place to learn.
Procured through SCAPE framework and delivered in partnership with Arc, the 55 week project involved the delivery of a new 315 place school and 26 place nursery.
The school has also been designed to allow for future expansion, taking the total number of pupils up to 420. Challenges with acquisition of the site require the project to be completed in phases. A temporary modular learning village was therefore constructed alongside the main school for the children to continue their learning on site while the new school was constructed.
Hujjat Primary School | £7.9mHarrow, London
This new free school is located in an impressive 1930s building in Brookshill Harrow Weald, a former grammar school.
A comprehensive refurbishment and upgrade to the building was carried out, which enabled its character to be retained, while delivering state-of-the-art facilities.
The project involved the replacement of all M&E services throughout the building to bring it in line with current regulations. Existing classroom layouts were reconfigured along with the installation of new floors, suspended ceilings and acoustic panels throughout the school and new toilets and sanitary rooms.
Children also benefit from spacious learning spaces both indoors and outdoors, as well as a courtyard, multi-use games area and dedicated early years playground.
The school is delighted with this unique blend of an historic and a state of the art building for the pupils who will benefit from our outstanding school for many years to come.
42 CCS score
Architect | ADP C&S | AKS Ward
Castleward Primary School | £7.6mDerby
The addition of 1,000 new houses in the city of Derby resulted in the construction of a Castleward Primary School.
Able to accommodate up to 315 pupils and 39 nursery children, the two storey school features 12 spacious classrooms, several ancillary facilities, a multi-purpose games facility and a clever rooftop play area.
Built on a former brownfield site - almost half the size usually required for a school - an innovative and collaborative approach was required during the pre-construction and build phases. The site team were also keen to connect with the local community, helping generate £3 million of social value, which included local labour and 48% SME spend profile.
Its state-of-the-art design features, such as the flexible use of space, the innovative outdoor play area and the security of a sprinkler system offer a superb environment for learning. The school will be vital in transforming the regeneration of an inner-city area into a thriving community.
Early delivery
On budget
10/10 satisfaction
£3m social value
82% local labour
40/45 CCS score
SCAPE framework
Former brownfield site
City centre site
NEC Option A
58 week duration
Completed August 2021
Architect | LungfishPM | Derby City CouncilC&S | LungfishMEP | BSP
Centre for Learning and Wellbeing (CLWB) | £7.4mBarry, South Wales
60 place facility for 11-16-year-olds (Derw Newydd), replacing Y Daith Pupil Referral Unit to transform provision and meet demand.
Redevelopment of a former Council maintenance and recycling depot, into a CLWB. The 1,400m2 building provides eight classrooms over two storeys, with laboratories, food technology, gym, 1:1 rooms and hall. External works include new MUGA, habitat enclosures and car parking. The site required extensive remediation of contaminated ground, unknown structures and Japanese Knotweed. We designed levels to mitigate cart-away of contaminated material and re-used Plot 12 building, due to be demolished, for reconfiguration as a student run coffee shop. We also supported our gateperson, who was ex-armed forces and previously unemployed, to secure a full-time caretaker position at CLWB
We understand that you are there to deliver the project but the above and beyond attitude is totally appreciated. You are our first call which is a nice place to be.
On time, in budget
11 new entrant apprentices
79 STEM hours
99% construction waste diverted
94% spend in Wales
Primary and ALN education
Brownfield site
Two stage; design and build
Appointed from RIBA Stage 2
Net Zero Carbon in Operation
Architect | HLMPM | VoG CouncilC&S | McCansMEP | Hydrock
Ravensdale Infant and Nursery | £7.3mDerby
In October 2020, Ravensdale Infant and Nursery fell victim to an arson attack.
In order to respond rapidly to the 296 displaced pupils, Derby City Council procured Morgan Sindall Construction through the SCAPE framework to completely rebuild the school.
Working with Lungfish Architects, the team responded speedily to design and deliver the new school by the next June, whilst in the meantime installing a brand new temporary modular school to bring the pupils back to the site.
The school was constructed using modular construction techniques and now accommodates 330 pupils across ten spacious classrooms, with library, external play and a main sports hall.
It’s amazing to finally be home and all back together with our staff, children and families all under one roof. Our new school is a fabulous, modern school and we are really excited and ready to make new memories together here. It's a magical place to learn in and to reach their full potential.
Architect | LungfishPM | Derby City CouncilC&S | Diamond Wood & SawMEP | BEC
Bingham Primary School | £7mNottinghamshire
Delivered through the SCAPE framework, Bingham Primary School finished both on time and on budget.
Designed and project managed by Arc Partnership, the one-storey 1,405 sq. ft school features seven classrooms, a multi-use games area, playground and a new hall, which doubles up as a dining and indoor sports hall.
The building will be highly self-efficient with air source heat pumps, high-efficiency lighting and two electric vehicle charging stations. The school has also been designed to allow for future expansion if required, taking the total number of pupils up to 315. Looking to engage with the community, Morgan Sindall Construction carried out improvements to the local football and cricket team clubhouses.
It has been a hugely exciting and rewarding experience working with all the stakeholders. The building’s eco-credentials are important to us, aligning well to our aspiration to teach and encourage our pupils to become global citizens of the future.
Architect | Arc PartnershipPM | Arc PartnershipC&S | Arc PartnershipMEP | Arc Partnership
North Denes Primary School | £7mGreat Yarmouth, Norfolk
North Denes Primary School included the demolition of the former school and construction of a new 2FE primary.
Delivered through the Norfolk County Council framework this 77 week project completed in September 2020 ready for the new term.
Early ground surveys were key in mapping unknown services, including a high pressure gas main, which meant we could bring foundation design solutions early to eradicate programme impact.
The team also spent significant time in the local community with open doors events and litter picks and gardening projects. This resulted in almost £7 million of social value investment for the wider Great Yarmouth area.
We are all thrilled to move into our brand new school, which offers a modern, purpose built facility that will provide everything the children need in order to learn and really enjoy being in school. We can’t thank Morgan Sindall Construction enough for all they have done."
Architect | NPSPM | NPSC&S | NPSMEP | NPS
Hethersett Primary School | £7mHethersett, Norfolk
Hethersett Primary School is a brand new two storey primary school at the heart of a new residential development.
Delivered through the Norfolk County Council framework this 49 week project completed in May 2020 ready for the new summer term.
Throughout the project (pre-COVID), the team engaged pupils with site visits, career talks and open doors events on site. Events such as the steel signing with the pupils helped them feel part of the fabric of their new school.
The campus now includes a 420 place primary school with a sports hall and a 56 place stand alone nursery, as well as outdoor play areas, pitches and a large surface car park.
We would definitely would recommend Morgan Sindall. You had the right team on here which made life a lot easier for all . Good communications throughout the project and the whole experience was brilliant!"
On time and budget
9/10 Quality
44/45 CCS score
Norfolk CC framework
420 place primary school
56 place nursery block
14 classrooms
External pitches and play
49 week duration
Completed May 2020
Cowbridge Primary School | £6.4mCardiff, South Wales
New 210 place, 1FE primary school, adjacent Cowbridge Comprehensive, to form an all-through 3-19 school.
The project will increase English medium primary education provision, to meet demand from local housing development, part funded by S106 contributions. The 1,400m2 development provides classrooms over two storeys, with a main hall for sport/dining, offices, staffroom and breakout space, alongside 48 part-time nursery places. One of our first contractually NZCiO compliant schools, with in-operation energy monitoring, we applied VoGC’s standardised school model to drive best value, and CarboniCa carbon calculator to produce an optimal design. We also saved 50tCO2 during construction.
We donated 30 volunteering hours at Gibby Green Fingers to clear the overgrown community garden and delivered carbon literacy training to local pupils.
The trust gained throughout the project through transparency was great, you worked collaboratively with us throughout
95 STEM hours
80% spend in Wales
Primary education sector
Live environment new build
Marlbrook Primary School | £6m Hereford, Herefordshire
Construction of a new 6 classroom extension along with the refurbishment of the existing school.
Procured through the Constructing West Midlands Framework (CWMF), the project has helped increase the school's capacity to accommodate 630 pupils aged 4 to 11. The council-funded sustainable scheme has provided six new classrooms, a new hall and a special hygiene and physio room, and the school also now has new netball courts and better car parking.
Delivered in a live environment, the scheme was programmed around the academic timetable, especially the refurbishment work which was phased. The project consisted of six different sections, and between each, the school were given time and support to decant and move.
This is a real success story during what has been a really difficult time for schools due to the pandemic. Pupils will now benefit from a state-of-the-art learning environment and the very latest facilities to help make sure they get the best possible outcomes.
Architect | QuattroPM | Herefordshire CCC&S | Obrian & PriceMEP | Obrian & Price
Runwell St Luke's Primary School | £5.6mWickford, Essex
Runwell St Luke's Primary School is a brand new 210 place primary school built on the former Runwell Hospital site.
Delivered through the Essex County Council framework this primary school also includes a 56 place nursery. The project’s design incorporates architectural features into the buildings and soft landscaping that mirrors the nearby historic chapel and the wider St Luke’s Park development. This includes a masonry façade that matches the neighbouring buildings and an aluminium PPC protrusion that complements the chapel will delineate the main pupil entrance.
The school’s soft and hard landscaping aligns with the existing communal space and contain similar elements such as gabion features and resin paving.
Architect | ConcertusPM | Pick EverardC&S | ConcertusMEP | NPS
Stoneham Park Academy | £5.6m Eastleigh, Hampshire
Construction of a new 2FE timber-framed primary school.
Procured through the Southern Construction Framework for Hampshire County Council, this sustainable fabric-first build creates 315 new pupil places.
It was the pilot project for the council's model school. Conceived as a lean, compact and energy efficient two-storey form the building is modest in scale and future-proofed for expansion.
The Hampshire model can be scaled ranging from 1.5 form entry to three form entry and due to its compact form and footprint.
The compact design is based on 'fabric first' principles combined with an MVHR system to improve thermal comfort, Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and dramatically reduce energy consumption.
We should collectively feel very proud of what has been achieved in delivering Stoneham Park Primary School. It’s a fantastic setting that has created a positive backdrop for children to enjoy for many years to come.
Architect | Hampshire CCPM | Hampshire CCC&S | Hampshire CCMEP | Hampshire CC
The Pines Primary School | £5.4mRed Lodge, Suffolk
Delivered on time, in budget and scoring 10/10 for customer satisfaction, the Pines has created an inspiring new education hub for the village.
The 52-week build included the design and construction of a 210-place primary school and standalone nursery. It forms part of an overall masterplan to eventually become a 420-place primary.
Throughout the build the team engaged with neighbouring schools, using the project as a learning experience for pupils. In order to celebrate a fantastic project, stakeholders gathered for an all-inclusive handover. This consisted of a ribbon cutting with a famous local author, tree planting, stone decorating and a special magic and balloon show for the children at the opening.
The standard of finish has blown me away. The team's attention to detail and vision I find astounding. We are going to create such a fantastic learning environment here because of the building. We have such fantastic spaces and the children enjoy learning here.
Architect | ConcertusPM | ConcertusC&S | ConcertusMEP | Concertus
Highfield Spencer Academy | £5.3mDerby
Highfields Spencer Academy involved the design and construction of a new primary school in just 40 weeks.
Designed by Lungfish Architects and using modular construction techniques, the school now serves a brand new housing community in Derbyshire and was delivered on time, in budget, through the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring pupils were able to move in ready for the new school term.
In order to help the community and school feel a part of the build, drone tours were set up throughout the project so that stakeholders could keep in touch with the project remotely.
The team also held an event at the local job centre and as a result helped eight people secure employment.
Highfields is a magic place already, the building is beautiful. The education design is so well considered and the space lends itself to be such a positive space. It had a great team and they did everything possible to make sure I was involved. We're so proud of it here.
Architect | LungfishPM | Derbyshire CCC&S | Bellamy Wallace MEP | BEC Consulting
Hackwood Primary Academy | £5m Derby, Derbyshire
Funded through a Section 106 agreement, Hackwood Primary School provides a beautifully designed, colourful and spacious learning environment for local children.
It has also been designed for future growth, with innovative expandable units able to accommodate up to 315 pupils.
The project progressed from planning to handover in less than a year thanks to the efficiency afforded by innovative modular construction methods, and effective collaboration between all the stakeholders. To date, the project has been the most high-profile modular build delivered through the SCAPE framework. So much so, the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) held a seminar on modular construction at the site.
The team were great, very professional and always found solutions. It was definitely good collaborative working. I was dubious about the modular solution, but the finish is as good as any school I’ve ever been to.
Architect | LungfishPM | Derby City CouncilC&S | LungfishMEP | Lungfish
Trinity Road Primary School | £3.2mChelmsford, Essex
Delivered on time, in budget and scoring 10/10 for customer satisfaction, Trinity Road Primary School expanded the current site.
The 52-week build included the design and construction of a standalone 692 sqm single-storey space, which will include an extension to the existing buildings to provide two new classrooms, kitchen and dining hall, as well as refurbishing existing teaching spaces. The building has a brick façade to replicate the pre-existing aesthetic. Modern methods of construction (MMC) were adopted to ensure a sustainable, high-quality educational environment. Structure Insulated Panels (SIPs), an external air source heat pump along with photovoltaic solar panels were installed, as the School aims to achieve Net Zero in operation.
Very much enjoyed working with you all on this project. Thanks for all your efforts and needless to say it has been challenging but the end product is probably one of the highest quality buildings and refurbs I’ve been involved in since my time at ECC – thank you!
£3.2 million social value
100% waste recycled
£880 charitable donations
23 volunteer hours
Essex CC framework
60 pupil places
SIPS
Air Source Heat Pump
50 weeks
692 sqm GIFA
Architect | Essex CCPM | Essex CCC&S | Essex CCMEP | Essex CC
