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03/05/2019
Slough School To Undergo Major Transformation
A school in Slough is set to undergo a major transformation with the construction of two new buildings.
Wates Construction has commenced work on the site of Langley Grammar for the 63,300 sq ft facilities, which will include space for 200 more students.
The project will be delivered across three phases, beginning with the construction of a three-storey teaching block and provision of temporary accommodation for the school's dining facility, library and administration offices.
When this is complete, the original school building will be demolished and the third phase will see the construction of a two-storey front-of-house building, providing the school with administration offices, dining room, hall, library, a small number of classrooms and a dance studio.
The scheme is being delivered on behalf of the DfE as part of the Priority Schools Building Programme (PSBP2) to rebuild or refurbish school buildings across the country.
Alec Jackman, Business Unit Director, Wates Construction Southern Home Counties said: "We're pleased to be starting the important task of building these long-awaited, new facilities for Langley Grammar School.
"At Wates, we understand how learning environments have a direct impact upon the development of young people and attainment levels and we bring our appreciation to every stage of the process. We will be drawing on our vast experience as a trusted contractor for the education sector here in Slough to ensure the quality delivery of this new school building."
John Constable, Headteacher at Langley Grammar School, added: "It is fantastic to see work starting on our new buildings, which have been so long in the planning. The project will deliver first class facilities for our students for many years to come.
"This is the biggest construction project in the school's history and will transform the site into an attractive campus environment. We have developed a strong and positive relationship with Wates during the design stage and look forward to that continuing as the new buildings take shape."
The new facilities are expected to be complete by July 2021.
(CM/JG)
Wates Construction has commenced work on the site of Langley Grammar for the 63,300 sq ft facilities, which will include space for 200 more students.
The project will be delivered across three phases, beginning with the construction of a three-storey teaching block and provision of temporary accommodation for the school's dining facility, library and administration offices.
When this is complete, the original school building will be demolished and the third phase will see the construction of a two-storey front-of-house building, providing the school with administration offices, dining room, hall, library, a small number of classrooms and a dance studio.
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The scheme is being delivered on behalf of the DfE as part of the Priority Schools Building Programme (PSBP2) to rebuild or refurbish school buildings across the country.
Alec Jackman, Business Unit Director, Wates Construction Southern Home Counties said: "We're pleased to be starting the important task of building these long-awaited, new facilities for Langley Grammar School.
"At Wates, we understand how learning environments have a direct impact upon the development of young people and attainment levels and we bring our appreciation to every stage of the process. We will be drawing on our vast experience as a trusted contractor for the education sector here in Slough to ensure the quality delivery of this new school building."
John Constable, Headteacher at Langley Grammar School, added: "It is fantastic to see work starting on our new buildings, which have been so long in the planning. The project will deliver first class facilities for our students for many years to come.
"This is the biggest construction project in the school's history and will transform the site into an attractive campus environment. We have developed a strong and positive relationship with Wates during the design stage and look forward to that continuing as the new buildings take shape."
The new facilities are expected to be complete by July 2021.
(CM/JG)
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