A major redevelopment project at a secondary school in Essex has moved a step closer after a construction company was appointed to deliver the scheme.
Kier has been selected by the Department for Education to carry out the redevelopment of Anglo European School in Ingatestone as part of the Government's Schools Rebuilding Programme.
The project follows the granting of planning permission for a new school building designed to provide modern and sustainable facilities for students, staff and the wider community.
Plans include the construction of a new three-storey school building, a canopy structure, car park, amphitheatre, multi-use games area and extensive landscaping.
Kier will also redevelop existing buildings on the site, with its in-house teams supporting the design and delivery of mechanical, electrical, structural, civil and carbon reduction elements.
Chris Lilley, regional director of Kier Construction Eastern and Midlands, said: “We are proud to be working with the DfE and Anglo European School to help bring this important redevelopment to life.
“Drawing on our experience in delivering high-quality education facilities in live school environments, and our commitment to sustainable construction, we will create a modern school that inspires staff, helps students thrive and brings benefits to the wider community.”
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The school serves around 1,500 pupils aged 11 to 18 and is known for its internationally focused curriculum.
It was the first state school in the country to adopt the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and the International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme.
The new development has been designed to reflect the school's international ethos while supporting its ambition to achieve net zero carbon in operation.
Headteacher Jody Gee added: “The new school design reflects the international, distinctive and world-class education provided on this site and is well deserved by the students, staff and governors who have been at the forefront of our creative thinking behind three years of planning and design.
“We’re grateful to the DfE, who will fund the project, to Mott MacDonald, our technical advisors, and to Kier Construction, who will now bring these plans to fruition.”
The redevelopment is expected to provide long-term benefits for both the school and the wider community through improved facilities designed for future generations.
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