An ageing and outdated school needed to be replaced as it was not fit for purpose. There were high levels of noise pollution, unwanted public interaction and the entire school and surrounding area are within a flood zone.
To overcome those constraints, the new building was raised above the one in 100 year flood line and a landscape gradient makes it accessible, with sculpted elements adding fun spaces for the children to play in while improving staff supervision.
The new two-storey school has a smaller footprint, which allowed for temporary classrooms in the northern part of the site during construction.
Catherine Infants is a 420 place school where 38 languages are spoken and there is a large requirement for special educational needs provision.
Because of this, the new school has been developed with neurodiverse inclusive design at its core, ensuring the spaces are suitable for children requiring assistance with speech and communication as well as SEN pupils with complex hidden disabilities and neurodivergent conditions.
Existing trees have been retained where possible and have been supplemented by new tree planting to reinforce the green nature of the site and the school’s desire for a natural setting for learning.
| Client | Department for Education |
|---|---|
| Client: | Catherine Infant School |
| Contractor | Galliford Try Building East Midlands |
| Architect, landscape architect and inclusive design | Maber Architects |
| Project manager | Gleeds |
| Structural engineer | Hexa Consulting |
| Services engineer | CPW |
| FFE | Boyco |
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