Work begins on new school building at Kidbrooke Park primary

Construction of a new school building has started at a school, which will replace the current blocks in September 2021.

Head boy Mohamed and head girl Bobbie, of Kidbrooke Park primary school, were joined by Greenwich council leader Danny Thorpe on Wednesday to dig a first shovel-full of earth and start the work.

The celebratory groundbreaking event was for a new site which will cater for 420 primary and 26 nursery pupils, with a Behaviour Support Unit that can host up to 18 children.

The landscaped surroundings will incorporate a multi-use games area and changing block, to ensure pupils are provided with the tools and inspiration to reach their full potential.

Cllr Danny Thorpe, leader of Greenwich council, said: “Making sure children and young people in our borough have the best education and recreation facilities available to them is key and we’re all delighted to see this improved school building and grounds becoming a reality for residents in Kidbrooke.”

Holly Broughton, chief executive of Kidbrooke Park Primary and Boxgrove, said: “Everyone at Kidbrooke Park is so pleased that our new school is under way. We look forward to showing our families and pupils more, as the building progresses and can’t wait to move in. What a fabulous start to 2020.”

Greenwich council agreed to invest £15 million to build a new building at Kellaway Road after it became clear that the current school building was no longer fit for purpose, and upgrading it was not a cost-effective option.

As part of the event, Royal Greenwich’s Councillors were put through their paces by the head boy and head girl of the school, who interviewed them to find out more about what it is like to work at the top of the Council, how involved pupils will be in the construction of the school and what will be different in the new school.

Over the next 18 months, Royal Greenwich’s approved contractor Galliford Try will be working closely with our consultant teams, the school and neighbouring residents to ensure that the new school is delivered to the highest standard, with minimal disruption.