Ensleigh Primary School, Bath

Contract Value: £ 3m
Client: Bath and North East Somerset Council (B&NES)
Procurement: Design & Build

Bath & North East Somerset Council has appointed Rydon to build a new 210 pupil school as part of a new development of homes and community open space on the former MoD Ensleigh premises to the north edge of Bath, known locally as The Chill.

The works have been procured through a design and build contract, and with the site being situated within an area of natural beauty, Rydon has had to work closely with the designers and planners to achieve a finish that will be in keeping with its surroundings; even down to the boundary walls and fencing.

The site is located within the former MOD base which was redeveloped to make way for over 300 new two, three, four and five bedroom homes, some with spectacular views over central Bath. The overall redevelopment is being undertaken by two separate developers with work being carried out at the same time, and in close proximity, to our neighbours Linden Homes & Bloor Homes.

The finishes to the external envelope consist of a dragged finish Bath Stone to the lower levels and a render finish interspersed with Cedar Cladding above.

Rydon has had to form a close working relationship with fellow contractors to ensure the smooth running of the site. For example, there are three integrated traffic management plans all being updated on a regular basis to ensure that deliveries are brought in with minimal effect on the surrounding area.

B&NES have entered into agreement with the end users who are opening the school as an Academy. The new Head Teacher and her team reviewed the design to establish a match between the current drawings and their own operating aspirations, which Rydon then incorporated into the final design.

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