Willmott Dixon has landed a £10 million contract to build Reef Way Special School in Hailsham, East Sussex.

The project will be the largest to date on Willmott Dixon's Orbis Framework.

The school will provide 80 primary and secondary spaces for pupils aged between four and 16 years who have social, emotional, and mental health difficulties

It will be the first of its kind in the area and the state-of-the-art facilities include a learning library, classrooms with safe rooms, dining hall and a MUGA pitch.


Construction work is scheduled to start in summer 2019.

Willmott Dixon managing director in South London and Southern Homes Counties, Roger Forsdyke, said: "We have significant experience in delivering SEN and SEMH Schools and are thrilled to win our first contract through the Orbis Framework. The early engagement with our customer and inclusion of our design consortium and supply chain partners ensures we have the best possible preparation to deliver this school for East Sussex County Council."

Project Manager at East Sussex County Council, Annie Atkins, added: "We are delighted to be working with Wilmott Dixon. This new school will make a significant difference to young people with special educational needs who require this specialist provision."

(CM)