School governors and other senior leaders took part in a Pre-Start meeting with the HCC Team and Apex Contractors Ltd (the development contractors) on 9th September 2022.

Weekly meetings will be taking place throughout the academic year to ensure that that the project runs as smoothly as possible.

The building works commenced on 26th October 2022 and it is anticipated that the school will be in a position to welcome 60 Reception pupils as from September 2023.

Progress Update – December 2022

• Reduced level dig completed and piling mat installed
• Excavation completed for attenuation tank
• Foul and surface water drainage installed to the rear of the building

Progress Update – January 2023

• Attenuation tank and associated storm drainage completed
• 99No 9m piles installed
• Excavations for reinforced concrete ground beams commenced

Progress Update – February 2023

• Concrete ground beams formed - 8 tonnes of steel reinforcement encased in 100 cubic metres of concrete
• Storm drainage completed to east elevation
• Substructure blockwork commenced

Progress Update – March 2023

• Substructure blockwork completed
• Beam and block ground floor installed
• Substructure brickwork to damp course completed
• Scaffold erection commenced

Progress Update – May 2023

• Scaffold erected
• Drainage connections completed
• Block work below frame completed
• Installation of timber frame underway

Progress Update – June 2023

• Ground floor structure completed
• Pre-cast concrete floor and stairs installed
• First floor structure ongoing

Progress Update – July/August 2023

• Timber frame installation completed
• Mechanical and electrical installation commenced
• External cladding commenced
• Refurbishment works to main school commenced

Progress Update – October 2023

• 1st floor walls closed
• Ground floor wall closures nearing completion
• Toilet floors and IPS installed
• Hall ceiling installed and acoustic panels ongoing
• Brick slip cladding to facade ongoing
• New sports pitches seeded