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Harlow School's Lego Building Replaced After Structural Fears
9 Nov
Summary
- New school building approved for Sir Frederick Gibberd College in Harlow.
- Previous modular building was closed due to concerns about extreme weather resilience.
- The new school will accommodate 1,700 pupils, including a 500-place sixth form.
After years of disruption, pupils at Sir Frederick Gibberd College in Harlow are set to receive a new school building. The college's previous modular structure, which was manufactured off-site and assembled on the Tendring Road site in 2021, was closed just two years later. Concerns were raised regarding its structural resilience, particularly in extreme weather conditions.
The Harlow Council's planning committee has unanimously voted to approve a new design for the school. This upcoming building will provide capacity for 1,700 pupils, featuring a 1,200-place secondary school and a 500-place sixth form. The school is run by the Burnt Mill Academy Trust.
Trust representatives described the situation as "unconventional" and expressed pride in the resilience of students and staff. The approval of the new plans is considered an important step towards a permanent site, as students are currently learning in temporary buildings. The previous modular building manufacturer, Caledonian Modular, went into administration in 2022.
