The single-storey extension project at Chuter Ede Primary School’s Fernwood site is set to deliver an additional 210 primary school places and help address growing demand in the area.

This work is being designed, project and cost-managed by Arc Partnership, a joint venture between Nottinghamshire County Council and SCAPE, and delivered through its construction partner Morgan Sindall.

These improvements are part of an overall £9.4m investment, made up of £5.4m from Nottinghamshire County Council’s school places programme, with housing developer contributions totalling £4m.

Work includes eight new classrooms, a library and music room, an activity hall, a medical room, a football pitch and new outdoor equipment. The work is due to be completed ahead of September, ready for the new school year.

We joined Nottinghamshire County Councillors and representatives from Morgan Sindall and Chuter Ede Primary School on site to celebrate the milestone of the new roof being completed.

Councillor Mick Barton, Nottinghamshire County Council Leader, said: "This is a fantastic school, and I've been really impressed with the improvements made so far. This work will double the amount of school places and will be a real boost for this community."

Councillor James Walker-Gurley, Cabinet Member for Economic Development and Assets, added: “Improving facilities is essential as young people deserve to learn in well-equipped and modern buildings to help their education.”

The project is also providing students at Nottingham Trent University with valuable opportunities to develop their skills in architecture, technology, project management, and quantity surveying.

This has been made possible through the University’s partnerships with Morgan Sindall and us and has seen students participate in site visits to Chuter Ede Primary School and attend lectures focused on the project.