Completed in April 2022 with BAM Construction UK, Stone Lodge is the first non-selective school for the Endeavour MAT Trust and will house 1,450 pupils and 250 sixth-form places by 2025.

The teaching and sports blocks border the north and east of the site boundary in anticipation of the future large-scale residential development planned for the adjacent site. The school sports centre integrates into the neighbouring ‘sports hub’ where various club venues are located, including Bowls, Rugby and Judo, which have easy access from a public path.  This site composition also integrates three sports pitches across the site and a multi-use game court on the grounds, key elements of our competition-awarded scheme design.

Classrooms on the teaching block ‘wings’ enhance student comfort with full-aspect windows overlooking the central south-facing courtyard and abundant green space. Efficient space planning allows simultaneous passive supervision of students, internally and externally. The sixth form centre, LRC and creative subjects such as Food Technology, Music and Art feature framed views toward The Queen Elizabeth II Bridge, under two miles from the site, achieving the inspirational learning setting desired by the school in the early stages of the client engagement process.

This project delivers highly functional and learning-centric spaces with the potential for curriculum evolution and future adaptation. The design aims to surpass the standard DfE Output Specifications and School Specific Brief. A high focus on energy efficiency, inclusivity and occupant well-being engender the positive education environment offered at Stone Lodge.