Work on the second phase of a multi-million pound expansion programme at Etonbury Academy in Bedfordshire is now complete.

Morgan Sindall delivered the £10.6m project at the Arlesey school under Central Bedfordshire Council's New School Places Programme.

Features include includes six new classrooms, an additional science laboratory, technology and engineering spaces and two new food technology rooms. It follows the completion of a £6.8m expansion that Morgan Sindall delivered in 2016. Overall, the programme has expanded the school's capacity from 400 students to more than 1,100 school places.


David Rowsell, Area Director at Morgan Sindall, said: "It's always a great cause for celebration when we hand over a completed project and we're thrilled to be celebrating the completion of this exciting expansion to Etonbury Academy.

"Over the last three years, we've thoroughly enjoyed working alongside BEST and the school to deliver their vision for the future of Etonbury Academy. This project is another great example of the collaborative relationship we have built with Central Bedfordshire Council and the fantastic results that can been achieved through this partnership, delivered both on time and on budget.

"This expansion programme will create a huge impact on the school, significantly raising their capacity and ensuring they can welcome even more children into their classrooms. We hope everyone at the school is delighted with their new facilities and will enjoy working in first-class, modern teaching environment."

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