Building for success

Green growth - Falkland School's eco-friendly expansion

Work is underway on a £4.4 million transformation at Falkland School in Newbury. Following summer preparation and a signed contract with Ascia Construction, the site is up and running.

By autumn 2026, doors will open to a brand-new, sustainable two-storey block, featuring eight modern classrooms, staff facilities and toilets, all built to sustainable BREEAM 'Excellent' standards with biodiversity in mind.

The school's heating is also getting a green upgrade, by replacing the old gas boiler with a ground source heat pump to cut energy bills and support our net zero by 2030 goal.

In addition, drainage issues will be resolved, and there will be improvements to play areas, sports facilities and car parking, making the site more usable all year round.

Creating inclusive futures at Kennet School

A collaboration between West Berkshire Council and Kennet School in Thatcham has transformed the Sixth-Form experience for pupils in the Physical Disability Resource (PDR) Unit.

Thanks to a £140,000 investment, new accessible facilities - including a teaching area, breakout space, physiotherapy room and accessible bathroom - now enable PDR students to learn and socialise alongside their peers.

The project also introduced accessible doors across key blocks, promoting independence and seamless movement throughout the school.

Completed on time and fully operational for the new academic year, the works have already made a difference, allowing the school to welcome three new Year 7 pupils into the PDR Unit, increasing capacity to 25.

Protecting classrooms - Springfield Primary gets flood-proof upgrade

Springfield Primary School in Tilehurst, built in 1968, has recently faced flooding that has made its playgrounds unusable and put buildings at risk.

Our Projects Team investigated and brought in a local design consultant to deliver a long-term solution: a new underground attenuation tank and an upgraded drainage system.

This setup stores excess rainwater and releases it slowly into the sewer, preventing future flooding.

The £193,000 project was completed over the summer holidays with no disruption to pupils. Springfield is now ready to weather any storm - keeping classrooms dry and play areas open, rain or shine.

Castle School expansion on track for January 2026 opening

Our £2.6m expansion of Castle School in Newbury is now three-quarters complete and set to finish by mid-December.

The new building will create thirty-two vital Special Educational Needs places for pupils aged 2-19 with complex needs, as well as new breakout and group rooms to enhance care and support.

It's a wise investment too, as each local placement saves around £80,000 a year compared to out-of-district alternatives.