Work begins on primary school on former power station site

Drakelow primary school

Work is underway to deliver a new primary school near Burton upon Trent, set to be a centrepiece of a new 2,200-home residential estate.

Contractor Clegg Construction is building Drakelow Primary School on Marley Way, a 420-pupil institution, which will be a part of the residential estate which is currently taking shape on the former Drakelow power station site.

The school will feature indoor and outdoor classrooms, new sports facilities, including a 3G pitch and a habitat area for forest school experiences.

In addition to the primary school, the development will include a 26-place nursery and a 45-space staff car park.

Designed by ONE Creative Environment, the school is expected to be completed by the end of 2025.

Michael Sims, managing director at Clegg Construction said: “We are very pleased to have started on-site to deliver this new primary school in South Derbyshire, which will serve the community currently being developed on the site of the former Drakelow Power Station. Drakelow Primary School is a welcome addition to our strong portfolio of design and build schemes delivered across the education sector and we are delighted to be part of the team appointed to create this important addition to the local community.”

Becki Smith, associate director of architect and education lead at ONE Creative environments (ONE) said: “We are delighted that work has started on site for the new Drakelow Primary School. Working closely with the Academy Trust, South Derbyshire District Council, Clegg Construction and Countryside Partnerships, we have designed the school to maximise the potential of the indoor and outdoor spaces to support a range of teaching opportunities, as well as support the community. Flexibility has been built into the design to meet the school’s requirements now and in the future to provide the best possible learning experiences.”

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