BAM Construction has been selected to build a new £25 million multi-faith school in West London.

The Nishkam School will be able to accommodate up to 1,400 pupils once completed.

The all-through school will be set over two- and three-storeys with four wings radiating from a central hub.

Features will include a four-court sports hall, two dining halls, a main assembly hall, and a central faith area with an ETFE dome. It will also include a multi-use games area and grass pitches.


The project will also be environmentally friendly, comprising of an extensive solar array on the roof to allow it to meet to meet the requirements of Mayor Sadiq Khan's London Plan. Other green features will include electric charging points in the car park and using the football field for storm attenuation.

BAM Design has also bee appointed to provide concept architecture mechanical, structural, and fittings expertise.

Mick Kelly, BAM's Construction Director, said: "We know that we'll need to build this scheme considerately and sensitively and that success hinges on the quality of our partnership with the Nishkam team.

"We're a collaborative company by nature and we will work very diligently to make this an important addition to the educational needs of the area and providing a special place for young people to learn and develop."

(LM)