A Suffolk primary school has officially opened its new Year 6 classroom block following a major redevelopment of the site.
The £750,000 project at Martlesham Primary Academy, funded by Suffolk County Council, has seen a range of improvements to the school.
These include the construction of a new Year 6 block, with cloakroom and toilet facilities, the creation of a new SEND classroom, the decoration of an existing classroom and installation of new and improved drainage systems.
Headteacher Emma Churchman said: “This project marks a huge milestone for Martlesham Primary Academy, ensuring we can provide the very best facilities for our children.
“Martlesham Primary may be a small school, but we are a vibrant place buzzing with positivity and possibility – our new learning spaces are already making a real difference to both the children and staff and it’s been brilliant to see how positively they are responding to our new-look school.”
The project was made possible through the collaboration of REAch2 Academy Trust, Suffolk County Council, property management and design consultants Concertus and main contractor Seamans Building.
Cathie Paine, CEO of REAch2 Academy Trust, said: “We are thrilled to see this investment come to life.
“This is a great example of how strong partnerships can deliver real benefits for schools and their communities.”
Despite the challenges of working on an active school site, the team successfully completed the redevelopment with minimal disruption to children’s learning.
In October, pupils at the school were given a sneak peek of the new Year 6 block, donning hard hats and hi-vis for a guided tour by Seamans site manager Adam Gillibrand.
Mr Gillibrand said: “This project has been a real pleasure to work on – the staff and pupils have been really engaged in the project and made us feel part of the school community.”
Charles Coulson, Associate Director at Concertus, said: “The new expansion is a fantastic asset to the children and local community.
“The team worked hard to create a new state-of-the-art learning facility, and we were pleased to see the students enjoying their new classrooms at the official opening.”