Construction begins on school expansion to accommodate hundreds more pupils

Work has begun on a two-storey extension at a Leeds school, which will help increase pupil capacity from 1,100 to 1,400.

Henry Boot Construction started building the 27,000 sq ft extension at Allerton High School on King Lane this month, with works expected to be completed by late 2023.

The school will also benefit from additional car parking, new landscaping and a refurbishment to an existing block as part of the build.

Henry Boot has worked with Leeds Local Education Partnership, Leeds City Council and design partner NPS Group during the pre-construction phase.

Construction director Craig Finn said: “It’s exciting to see work begin following a collaborative design process. This much-needed extension is getting the Henry Boot treatment – an inclusive partnership approach with the client team and local supply chain.

“In addition to increasing capacity, the project will have a positive impact on the look and feel of the school as well.

“We’re working in a live environment until the school breaks up for summer and we’re working hard to minimise the impact on pupils, staff and other local stakeholders.”

The Allerton High School project is the second recent school extension in Leeds for Henry Boot Construction.

Beeston Hill St Luke’s C of E now has a new, two-storey building comprising first floor classrooms and a SEN resource provision, as well as a hall and staff room on the ground floor.

The construction team also created a specialist arts space and behavioural support area at the school, as well as a new kitchen and courtyard.

Jerome Bajkowski, general manager at Leeds Local Enterprise Partnership, said: “We are extremally proud and excited to be part of this project delivery for this highly OFSTED rated school.

“We are looking forward to working with Henry Boot over the next few months to secure a successful handover of this amazing new facility to the school.”

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