MLD School + New Sports Hall

This new two-storey school is designed to suit its sloping site and is grouped around a private, landscaped courtyard. It has been designed specifically for eighty pupils with moderate learning difficulties

Materials that are recycled, reused and/or sustainable have been utilized where possible. On the site the landscaping design includes the extension of woodland and diversifying tree species within existing ancient woodland strip removing some non-natives/weed species such as sycamore and creating shelter from wind and sun and improving it as a habitat. This and other initiatives such as removing a culvert for increased water flow, planting mainly native species creates habitat areas for education, amenity and wildlife.

The design includes areas for outdoor teaching, accessibility as a priority and the employment of SUDS.

The site also includes a separate new sports hall, developed for the special needs students and also for use by the community.