Outstanding new science & art facilities completed at QEH School

An exciting new state-of-the-art facility for QEH School Bristol has been officially handed over by Rydon ahead of the new September term.

Rydon’s Bristol office delivered the Science and Art block, which will provide new accommodation to meet the needs of an ever-changing curriculum for the nationally recognised independent school.

During the event, Rydon’s South West Regional Director, Paul Barber, was joined by architect Quattro and consultant Ridge & Partners to mark the handover by passing the key to the Headmaster of QEH School, Stephen Holliday. He commented:

“We are delighted to be moving into our new Science and Art Building. The outstanding facilities constructed by Rydon will enable us to continue delivering a first class education for boys and, from September 2017, for girls at Sixth Form level.”

QEH has a long tradition of science as an important part of the curriculum, with nearly 70% of its A-level students studying a Science subject. The development will enhance Science provision by providing three high tech Life Science laboratories.

Art is an expanding area of the curriculum and this project has also created a new Ceramics Studio, with plenty of light and space to encourage creativity in its students.

Over a third of the boys at QEH now learn a musical instrument and this number increases year on year. The School will now be able to expand its ensemble rehearsal space and create more practice rooms.

Paul Barber, South West Regional Director for Rydon, added: “This fantastic new scheme for QEH School builds on our track record of educational development across the private and public domains. We proudly hand over this building to inspire and deliver outstanding education to future generations of the boys.”

Alex Rapley, Associate for Ridge & Partners, added: “Ridge has assisted in the delivery of a challenging project entailing complex issues concerning planning permission, party wall notices and site access. The new Science and Art building will further the school’s capability of delivering secondary education to the highest standards in a modern and stimulating environment, providing further evidence of the school’s commitment to the STEM subjects.”

Click here to watch a time lapse video of the new development taking shape.

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