Free Schools are a flagship policy for the Coalition Government, allowing groups of parents, teachers and local communities to set up new schools where there is parental demand. Willmott Dixon has a lead role in making this happen by delivering accommodation for 18 Free Schools.
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Wapping High School is a secondary school in East London that opened its doors to the community last September in temporary accommodation in a local church. The Free School has received planning permission for a permanent site on Commercial Road that Willmott Dixon will create in a £5.4m contract.
The West London Free School, set up by journalist Toby Young, was one of the first of 24 Free Schools to open in 2011. Just over a year into operation, the school is proving hugely successful, with nine applicants for every place. Willmott Dixon is now completing site investigations to create a permanent home for the school in Pallinswick House, Kings Street, Hammersmith and aims to sign a £8.4m contract in March.
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