Galliford Try has been appointed to deliver the new £15.6m RL Hughes Primary School through the Department for Education’s (DfE) S21 Framework
The single-storey, 2,250 sqm building will feature a modern design with direct external access for all classrooms, encouraging outdoor learning and interaction with nature for all 420 pupils. It will be built on the existing school field.
The project, awarded through the Department for Education’s S21 framework, will also include new sports pitches and car parking facilities.
Utilising MMC for educational settings
Galliford Try will utilise precast concrete elements, building on the success of employing Modern Methods of Construction on the nearby St Anne’s Primary School project.
Darren Parker, managing director for Galliford Try’s Building North West business, commented: “We are delighted to have been selected to deliver the RL Hughes Primary School, further building on our strong track record throughout the North West, utilising MMC for educational settings.”
A high-quality, sustainable learning environment for the school and community
The Galliford Try team has worked closely with the school to refine the footprint of the building, significantly increasing the available external play space for early years pupils, through an innovative early engagement process, which has proved invaluable in ensuring the school’s vision could be fully realised.
Claire Jackson, education director for Galliford Try, commented: “This project is not just about creating a high-quality, sustainable learning environment, it’s also about listening to the needs of the school and community and delivering a design using our Optimum School principles that truly works for them. We look forward to working closely with all stakeholders to bring this vision to life.”
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