Work is underway to expand six primary schools in Southwark, London.

Morgan Sindall is remodelling four existing schools and delivering two new builds at; Charles Dickens Primary School, Robert Browning Primary School, Grange Primary School, Old Bellenden School, Albion Primary School and Bellenden Primary School respectively.

The scheme will see 1,155 new school places delivered to allow the borough to cope with rising demand for primary school places.


The work was procured directly by the council through the £1 billion Improvement and Efficiency South East framework.

Richard Dobson, Morgan Sindall area director, said: "We’re delighted to be on-site and making good progress in delivering this major package of works for the London Borough of Southwark. The borough is investing to create a first-class educational experience for children across its communities, and it’s great to be working to deliver that vision."

Cllr Victoria Mills said: "Expanding great schools that are heavily over-subscribed to meet the rising demand for places across the borough is one of the council’s top priorities. By working with local schools and Morgan Sindall we can not only ensure local children can attend a school of their choice but we are also creating amazing new learning environments that will help raise standards of education."

Image: CGI of Albion Primary School

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