Wigan Primary School Unveils £15M State-of-the-Art Home

Galliford Try, the main builder involved in the downtown area Galleries/Fettlers The project has been assigned to construct the new £15.6 million RL Hughes Primary School in Ashton, representing yet another significant achievement under the Department for Education’s (DfE) S21 Framework.

The upcoming structure will offer seating for 420 students and include a one-story facility covering 2,250 square meters, situated on the current school grounds.

Headteacher Monica Middlehurst stated, "I am excited that our school will soon be completely renovated under the Department for Education's School Reconstruction initiative."

This presents an exceptional chance that will enhance both our educational setting and the broader community we support.

This advancement signifies the start of an intriguing new phase. The newly constructed facility will offer cutting-edge amenities designed specifically to enhance contemporary education and instruction.

From adaptable learning environments to enhanced natural outdoor settings, each element was created focusing on the kids' academic growth and overall happiness.

We're particularly excited about the possibilities this renovation will offer, not only for our students, but also for their families and the surrounding neighborhood.

We are deeply honored by the heritage and ethos of our institution, and this reconstruction allows us to continue carrying that tradition with dignity.

We anticipate sharing updates with all as the initiative moves forward, and we're excited about welcoming a fresh wave of students into our newly built school.

Councilor Dane Anderton, responsible for children and family services, stated: "We are pleased with the selection of Galliford Try to carry out this thrilling upgrade at RL Hughes Primary School and are eager to witness these designs come into existence, developing a contemporary, adaptable, and inviting educational space where our students will thrive."

Modern architecture emphasizes easy outside entry for every classroom, promoting outdoor education and engagement with the natural environment.

The initiative will also feature additional athletic fields and parking spaces.

The Galliford Try group states that they have collaborated extensively with the school to adjust the building's layout, greatly expanding the outdoor area designated for young children, using an original approach to initial involvement, which has been extremely helpful in achieving the school’s goals.

After achieving positive outcomes at St Anne's Primary School in Standish Lower Ground, the company states it will keep employing cutting-edge construction techniques (MMC), utilizing prefabricated concrete components for RL Hughes, "maintaining high standards and effectiveness in completion."

Darren Parker, who serves as the managing director of Building North West business, stated: "We're excited to be chosen to construct the RL Hughes Primary School, continuing our proven success across the Northwest region, usingMMC in educational environments."

The company's educational director, Claire Jackson, stated: "This initiative goes beyond building an environmentally friendly, top-notch learning space; it's also about understanding the requirements of the school and local area and implementing a design based on our Ideal School guidelines that effectively serves their needs."

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Construction is set to start in February and will last approximately one year to complete the new school. After completion and once students relocate, the existing facilities will be demolished to compensate for the area taken by the new structures.