Tilbury Douglas, a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out business, has completed construction of Peterchurch Primary School, on behalf of Herefordshire Council, three weeks ahead of programme. This allowed the school to begin moving into its new accommodation earlier than anticipated.

Procured through the Procure Partnerships Framework, the project involved the construction of a new 1,209m² single-storey primary school on the existing Peterchurch Primary School site, while the school remained fully operational.

Delivered in phases, the scheme included temporary teaching accommodation, the demolition of the existing school buildings and construction of the new school, alongside service diversions, a multi-use games area, landscaping and external works.

Social value was central to the project. Commitments included placing 50% of supply chain spend with local businesses and supporting two apprentices, a T Level placement and work experience opportunities.

The team also engaged pupils through construction and environmental learning activities, including site tours, climate change education, poster competitions and accessible STEM projects.

Wider community commitments included £2,500 of charitable support and 60 volunteering hours for organisations including The Hub at St Peter’s Centre, Herefordshire Voluntary Action and Herefordshire Wildlife Trust.

Dave Tighe, Regional Director – West Midlands at Tilbury Douglas, commented: “We are delighted to have completed Peterchurch Primary School three weeks ahead of programme, giving the school additional time to prepare its new learning environment for pupils and staff.

“Early optioneering helped create a right-sized school for the current pupil roll, while retaining generous, shared spaces and the flexibility to support future growth. Delivering the project on a live school site required careful planning and close collaboration with Herefordshire Council and the school, and I am proud of the team’s commitment to creating lasting benefits for pupils and the wider community.”