Errol Primary School
Background
The project to upgrade Errol Primary School began onsite early
in 2008. This project combined refurbishment of the existing main
school building with a dramatic and complimentary new build
extension. Extensive landscaping works have completed the
transformation of the school grounds to match the new building in a
stunning addition to Errol village.
Previous accommodation was spread throughout several
buildings. The project to upgrade and extend Errol
Primary School has resulted in a state of the art, seven
class, primary school with integrated nursery, providing an
environment for learning and teaching that embraces
all current standards and practices. The school hall
gymnasium and general purpose rooms offer facilities for community
use.
Throughout, the Errol community as a whole has been fully
supportive and committed to working with Education & Children's
Services to make the project a success.
A Learning Experience
The construction phase began early in 2008 and ended
in August 2009. During this period, pupils and staff were
decanted into a custom built temporary modular school
located on the site of the school's playing fields. With close
proximity to the building works and regular updates via the
Headteacher, all pupils and staff were able to witness the
transformation of their school from the ground up.
Design
The striking building design features locally sourced
brickwork and makes use of exposed glulam structural beams both
inside and out.
Teaching spaces throughout have been designed to meet or exceed
current guidelines in an open plan design. Spacious and bright
accommodation with breakout areas and custom designed Teaching Wall
modules incorporating electronic Smartboards, all contribute to an
environment fit for 21st Century education.
The mechanical and electrical installations embrace all that is new
and good in environmental design. The new building is served by
automatic lighting controls and underfloor heating: solar panels
pre-heat water and an electronic display provides a teaching aid to
the pupils.
Education & Children's Services purchased the former petrol
station and bus depot land to accommodate the projected rising
roll. Demolition of the buildings on this site was concluded in
February 2012. An eco garden is being formed, with work expected to
be concluded by end of March 2012
Project Team
The partnering team included the Head Teacher, Education &
Children's Services' Projects Support Team representatives, Design
Team representatives, Construction team representatives, CDM
Co-ordinator and the Project Facilitator.
Award Winner
The project was awarded Bronze in the category 'Promoting
Sustainability' in Perth & Kinross Council's Securing the
Future Awards 2011.
Key Project Data
| Name of school |
Errol Primary School |
| Sector |
Primary School |
| Location |
Station Road, Errol, PH2 7QB |
| School capacity |
217 |
| Procurement |
Traditional partnering |
| On site start |
Early 2008 |
| Occupation date |
August 2009 |
