INCA Case Study: Beaconsfield Primary School, Stafford

GF Tomlinson constructed this new primary and nursery school to meet the demand for extra school places in the Stafford area.

Situated within a new housing development, Beaconfield Primary and Nursery School  welcomed nursery and reception pupils increasing its capacity to accommodate a total of 210 primary and 26 nursery places.

Delivered through the Constructing West Midlands (CWM) framework on behalf of Staffordshire County Council and the end user, the Creative Learning Partnership Trust, for the new build two-storey 1FE primary and nursery school.

G F Tomlinson is delivering the construction works alongside Entrust – as the Project Manager and Architects.

The facility comprises nine classrooms, a library, catering spaces, staff offices and an indoor school hall with acoustic panelling and tiles.

The 1,492 square metre school incorporates an energy efficient design with high levels of insulation and thermal mass to the walls and ceilings, to ensure the building adjusts to temperature changes, along with the good use of daylight and natural ventilation.

Close liaison was established with the adjacent house builder to coordinate deliveries, site access and egress requirements. This was maintained throughout the construction period, along with regular newsletters to residents informing them of progress and planned activities.

Rendserve were contracted to install the Wetherby Building Systems 150mm Stone Wool System to the first-floor elevations interfacing with the rain screen cladding.

A striking colour combination of six different shades was chosen to create vertical panels which was achieved using tape joints before applying the 1.5mm silicone topcoat to create a sharp, crisp finish.

A couple of the other site subcontractors did mention they thought the finished project looks like the Urine Hydration chart you see in the gent’s toilets on site but we though that was bit harsh…. but very funny!