The Cambridgeshire County Council project includes the construction of an infant school, a primary school, a three-storey secondary school, a special needs school, and a community leisure facility.
The four-form entry secondary school, Littleport Academy, will initially cater for 600 pupils aged 11 to 16, with the potential to accommodate 750 pupils in the future. The special educational needs (SEN) school on the same site will cater for 110 pupils between the ages of two and 19. Both schools are expected to open in time for the start of the academic year in autumn 2017.
The project will be completed in three phases. Phase one includes the demolition of the existing leisure centre on Camel Road, to make way for the new education and a replacement leisure complex. His work has now begun. The two-storey sports centre will have a sports hall, a fitness suite, a multi-use hall, changing facilities, and a social bar area, and will be available for public use.
Phase one will also include the construction of the infant school which will cater for 18 young children.
The second and third project phase will include the construction of the new, one-form entry primary school which is expected to be completed by 2020, and an extension to Littleport Academy.
Morgan Sindall is targeting a BREEAM rating of ‘Very Good’ for this development which includes structural insulated panels for thermal efficiency. It will also deliver external landscaping including improvements to existing playing fields and new hard and soft play areas.
Morgan Sindall area director Bob Ensch said: “Cambridgeshire has experienced significant economic growth in recent years resulting in high demand for educational facilities. It’s therefore important that substantial, community-focused projects like this one are being delivered at this time.
“Designing and constructing quality buildings which provide a positive learning environment and enhance children and young people’s educational experience requires detailed and thoughtful planning. We’re looking forward to utilising our vast experience of working on world-class schools to deliver this great facility.”
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