Expansion at The Grange School

John Turner Construction has been appointed to deliver a major expansion at The Grange School in Levenshulme, Manchester, part of the Prospere Learning Trust.

Work recently commenced on the scheme, funded by Manchester City Council, to meet growing demand for specialist school places. The project will enhance teaching environments and increase capacity through a series of internal upgrades.

Plans include refurbishment and conversion of the existing sports hall into modern classrooms, breakout areas and a new mezzanine level to maximise space. Additional improvements will be made to foyer areas, staff facilities and a café extension.

Grange School provides 247 day places for pupils aged 3 to 19 with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), including those diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD). Renowned for its tailored approach, the school was graded Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted in 2023 and was shortlisted for the World’s Best School Prizes 2024, for innovation.

A distinctive feature of the school is its working farm, where pupils care for alpacas, pigs, goats and chickens while working toward animal husbandry qualifications.

John Turner Construction is proud to play a part in supporting inclusive education and helping deliver modern, adaptable spaces that meet the needs of an exceptional school.

Our client’s responses

” John Turner has won a number of tenders at Edge Hill University and has been consistently successful in completing high quality projects, on programme and on budget. “

” I would like to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to your entire team who were responsible for delivering such a successful project. We would especially like to recognise the dedication and commitment your team gave the project which was completed with minimal disruption to our hospital functions. ”

” The project has been a real success and this is due to the professional and well organised manner in which John Turner’s staff conducted themselves. There was excellent communication with a priority for safeguarding the pupils and staff at all times. “

” It is extremely refreshing to know that the enthusiasm, professionalism, dedication and humour is still available in the right proportions to make things happen in the construction industry. What is most pleasing is that at all times, the requirements of the Client and Church of England Pensions Boards as the end-user was paramount. Collectively, we have achieved completion on time, a building within budget and in some areas exceeded the client’s expectations. “

” Just a line to express my thanks and appreciation of your sterling efforts to secure the completion of this project within the agreed programme. I am impressed by both the attitude and approach of your organisation. Thanks once again on behalf of my colleagues and the clinical staff with whom you developed a true spirit of co-operation under difficult circumstances. “

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