- Location:
- Nottingham
- Services:
- Budget:
- £10m
- Client:
- Lindum Group Limited
- Size:
- 2,565 m2 GIA
- Sector:
- Education
The school is part of an Academy Trust and as an Ofsted Outstanding School, it is committed to maintaining and improving high standards with the development of a new-build extension on the school’s existing site.
The proposed extension includes a three-court sports hall and 12 classrooms to accommodate an additional 300 pupils.
With a capacity of 823, the number of pupils will increase by 60 per year until 2028, with a capacity of 1050 at the end of this period.
With the erection of an indoor sports hall, the school’s sporting facilities will be further developed.
The hall will accommodate a range of sporting activities and events, as well as community use, with dedicated PE storage areas, modern changing facilities and toilets for functionality and accessibility.
As well as new facilities, there will be a new car park split into two areas. The development will have 17 spaces at the front of the building and an additional 38 spaces in the northeast corner, helping to accommodate increasing staff and students, as well as easing congestion and ensuring safety within the grounds. Electric Vehicle (EV) charging points will be installed, in line with greener transportation and environmental policies.
By using efficient layout orientation, high-performance materials and minimising the reliance on appliances, energy demands will be lessened. Renewable and low carbon sources will be used where feasible, with energy use tracked and reported to ensure ongoing performance.
With aims to use a fabric first approach with high U-value and air tightness, heating is provided by an Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP).
Also, a hybrid ventilation system incorporates passive stack ventilation and Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MHVR) to improve air quality and reduce energy consumption.
Falling on the periphery of two conservation areas including Wollaton Park, a number of historical interests and listed buildings, and neighbouring properties, the design has been carefully developed to respect the character of the surrounding area.