Education & Community

Heyford Park Project Celebration

Earlier this month, the construction team, the school leadership, and representatives from Oxford County Council gathered with parents and pupils of the school to celebrate the start of the Heyford Park School Expansion project. The project actually started at the end of March this year, but it was decided to delay the ceremony in order…

Planning Granted For Essential School Works

Not every project is glamorous, but that does not mean it is not important. We have recently received planning permission for a new school car park for the Affinity Learning Partnership. On paper, that might not sound especially newsworthy. But for a busy school, it can make a huge difference. Car parking is often overlooked when…

New Modular School Building

A new modular school building has moved successfully from early design through to planning consent and procurement, showing how a clear and collaborative approach can really smooth the process. From the outset, the focus was on a simple, well resolved design that responds to its surroundings while meeting the day to day needs of a…

Improvements at Granville Academy for Affinity Learning Partnership

Thinking Buildings continues to enjoy a strong working relationship with the Affinity Learning Partnership, formerly The de Ferrers Trust, supporting them with improvements across their schools. At Granville Academy in Woodville, Swadlincote, we are pleased to confirm that the playground, toilets and office projects have now reached the end of their defects period. Working alongside…

New Roofs and New Relationships At Millgate School, Leicester

Earlier this year, Thinking Buildings were appointed to support Millgate School with a series of improvement projects. The most significant of these is a re-roofing scheme, prompted by the existing roof falling into disrepair. The works will see a full replacement with a new clay tile roof, designed with traditional detailing to respect the building’s…

Progress Continues at Alexandra Park School

Due for completion this November, the Post 16 Expansion at Alexandra Park School is progressing well. The external fabric is nearly complete, with the last few courses of brickwork going in. It’s all coming together really well, and the windows are a real highlight, sitting sharply against the yellow cladding and white render. The project…

Education Refurbishment Project Handed Over

As we’ve mentioned previously, August was a busy month for us. The school holidays are in full swing, so it’s the perfect window to carry out essential refurbishment works. One of the projects we have overseen, ready for the pupil’s return, was an infant school refurbishment in Burton on Trent. This included a full roof…

John Port Science Block Nears Completion

We had a great site visit last week to see the progress on the John Port Spencer Academy in Etwall, Derbyshire. We have been working with the school for several years on various projects to deliver new and exciting facilities for the school, including a new Post 16 education facility which officially opened last year.…

Exciting Progress at Heanor Gate

Construction has officially begun on the new post 16 building at Heanor Gate Spencer Academy in Derbyshire. While there isn’t much to see just yet, it’s fantastic to witness the groundwork progressing smoothly. This marks a major step forward in delivering a dedicated space for post 16 students, enhancing learning environments, and opportunities for the academy’s growing…

Dining Building Submitted for Planning at John Port Spencer Academy

Exciting developments are underway at John Port Spencer Academy in Derbyshire, as plans have been submitted for a new dining building, marking the final phase of a five-phase expansion project. This addition will support the secondary school’s growth from a 360 published admission number to 420. The new facility will provide a dining space for…