Ellingham Primary School

Keegans were commissioned by the Royal Borough of Kingston to provide
multi-disciplinary services to Ellingham Primary School. The proposed works
included:

• The demolition of an existing single storey building
• The erection of a new two storey building
• Construction of a new entrance with drop off and pick area
• Landscaping works to provide efficient use of external space

Ellingham Primary school is sandwiched between two other schools; St.
Philips School and Chessington Community College, which has recently
undergone extensive rebuilding and expansion. The site is linear in shape
with three houses between the eastern boundary and the railway line.
The site is 0.71 hectares in size, and contains the original 1950’s school
building, with various extensions over the years and a Caretaker’s house
built in 1974. A single storey extension with nursery and reception was
constructed in 1998.
Keegans have been commissioned to replace the existing facility in order to fully
comply with BB99 (Building Bulletin: Briefing Framework for Primary School
Projects) and DDA requirements. While upgrading the school to meet current
teaching standards, this new facility will expand the school to become a 2-form
entry school.
Construction of the new building has been located and phased to minimise
disruption to the school teaching session. Our proposals consisted of a number
of design options, created in consultation with the school stakeholders including
teachers and staff as well as the local community, students and parents, and in
coordinated with the adjacent SEN school and the neighbouring community
college. These options opened the natural spaces between the schools, while
providing a natural divide and keeping them distinct and secure.

The project is currently on site.