Bouygues UK to Build Sustainable St John’s CE Academy in Oxfordshire

Bouygues UK to Build Sustainable St John’s CE Academy in Oxfordshire

(IN BRIEF) Bouygues UK has been awarded a £28.2 million contract by the Department for Education to build the new St John’s CE Academy secondary school in Grove, Oxfordshire. The school will serve 600 students and will be the first in the region to offer education from nursery through secondary levels. Designed by Stride Treglown, the two-storey building will be constructed using sustainable materials, including a cross-laminated timber frame and a green roof with photovoltaic panels. The project emphasizes sustainability and aims to become a central educational and community hub in the Wellington Gate area.

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 4-Sep-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Bouygues UK, a subsidiary of Bouygues Construction, has been awarded the contract by the Department for Education to build the new St John’s CE Academy secondary school in Grove, Oxfordshire. The project, valued at £28.2 million (€33 million), will be carried out on behalf of the Vale Academy Trust and marks a significant addition to the local education infrastructure.

St John’s CE Academy will be the first school in the region to offer comprehensive education from nursery through to secondary level. The two-storey building, designed by Stride Treglown, will accommodate 600 pupils and will be constructed using sustainable materials, including a cross-laminated timber frame. The building will feature a green roof with photovoltaic panels, and the external infrastructure will incorporate sustainable drainage systems to manage rainwater effectively.

Rick Holroyd, Executive Headteacher of St John’s Academy, expressed enthusiasm for the project: “Our vision is for the new academy to become a cornerstone of the Wellington Gate community, providing not only quality education but also valuable services and opportunities for families in the area. We are confident that Bouygues UK will deliver a modern and sustainable building that meets the long-term needs of our community.”

Bouygues UK has an established track record in constructing educational facilities across the UK, including primary and secondary schools, universities, and research centers. This latest project reaffirms the company’s dedication to enhancing educational infrastructure and contributing to the development of the Wellington Gate community.

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