Works underway on £ 6.5m expansion of Coventry secondary school
and activity spaces for all pupils and staff members , and will accommodate a significant increase in the number of places available to children in the future . We look forward to seeing works progress on site this year .”
Emma Hesbrook , Midlands regional relationship manager at Pagabo , said : “ We ’ re really pleased to see work in motion for Barr ’ s Hill School to provide all-important additional pupil places for the area and a dedicated space for students to comfortably transition into the secondary education environment . Creating environments that benefit all users – in this case pupils and staff – is central to what we do at Pagabo , so we ’ re exceptionally happy to be playing a part in delivering excellent facilities for the education of the professionals of tomorrow .
Midlands contractor G F Tomlinson has commenced works at Barr ’ s Hill School in Coventry to expand and remodel existing buildings and create a new teaching block for year seven pupils .
The school , which has some of the strongest academic results in the midlands and was rated ‘ Good ’ in its most recent Ofsted report , currently offers 655 places for children aged 11-16 , plus sixth form students , and has an expansion plan to ensure it provides a total of 900 places in five years ’ time .
G F Tomlinson is delivering the £ 6.5million scheme on behalf of Coventry City Council , which comprises the construction of a new two-storey , seven classroom teaching block known as ‘ The Bridge ’ for January 2022 – a dedicated space for year seven pupils , which will be designed to help 11 and 12-year-olds benefit from a smooth transition into secondary education .
Expected for completion in September , works will also see the school ’ s science department extended and refurbished , new classroom spaces created in existing blocks , improved facilities added to the sports changing / multi gym and external play spaces and additional dining space
6 - www . refurbandrestore . co . uk to accommodate the school ’ s expansion over the coming years .
Procured through Pagabo ’ s National Framework for Medium Works , this is the second scheme G F Tomlinson has been awarded through Pagabo in the West Midlands region - the first being the £ 3.7million development of Cardinal Newman Catholic School in Coventry , also for Coventry City Council , which is due for completion this summer .
Andy Sewards , managing director of G F Tomlinson , said : “ We are pleased to be working on a second project through Pagabo ’ s National Framework for Medium Works , and with Coventry City Council once again , to provide Barr ’ s Hill School with the expansion and improvement works necessary to meet growth plans to offer 245 additional places .
“ The school is dedicating space to year seven pupils to help them prepare for and adjust to secondary education and the new teaching block complete with seven classrooms and high-quality facilities will enable them to do just that . Other important extensions and renovations , including works to the ICT suite , science department , dining facilities and gym - will provide new and improved learning
“ We are delighted that we have been able to appoint the right delivery partner for the scheme . Procuring services from G F Tomlinson ensures that the client is in a safe pair of hands , something that is incredibly important given the constraints and complexities of the existing site .
“ This is the second appointment in the West Midlands for G F Tomlinson via our frameworks , with the first also being a school for the same client in Coventry . We look forward to seeing work progress on both of these sites , ultimately adding to the education provision for the City .”
Headteacher Chris Jupp said : “ We are delighted and excited to be embarking on this project with GF Tomlinson . Coventry Local Authority have asked the school to expand slightly our pupil numbers due to our recent successes and popularity with parents , alongside the need for more pupil places locally in the coming years .
“ The investment will give our students some fantastic new facilities including a brand-new bespoke building for ‘ The Bridge ’ – our mini school just for Year 7 pupils which ensures a smooth transition to secondary school .”
G F Tomlinson is delivering the project alongside Seymour Harris Architects , BWB Consulting Ltd and ABA Consulting .
For more information , please visit www . pagabo . co . uk