Remodelling the Winfrith site as part of the conversion of the school to a Primary School.
The project and background
As part of the reorganisation of Purbeck schools, Lulworth and Winfrith CE VC First School has changed from a 3-tier first school to a 2-tier primary school. The school is a Federated School on two sites; the foundation and Key Stage 1 children reside on the Winfrith site and the Key Stage 2 children reside on the Lulworth site.
The existing Winfrith Base is housed in the original Victorian school building which has been extended over the years. Behind this is a 1940's concrete building which is used as the school hall and a timber building used as a nursery. Soft and hard play areas are provided to the sides of the school with a playing field about 100 metres away linked via a private footpath. The work at the Lulworth site forms a separate project. The project at the Winfrith site:
- re-roofed and over-clad the existing hall to protect its structure and increase usability
- created an internal curriculum space within the existing courtyard area providing an increase in area
- created a covered access route to the hall
- provided a main entrance with double doors leading to a secure lobby
- created a new reception area
- improved access routes and levels around the main school building
- provided a new fully accessible toilet
The materials used were rendered blockwork, profiled aluminium sheets and reconstituted slate to the roofs, and double glazed aluminium and timber for the doors and windows.
The project started on site in February 2013 and was completed in November 2013.
