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The Bowmer + Kirkland site team were joined to celebrate the occasion by the Department for Education project team, chief officers from the Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust and key individuals from St. Aidan’s Catholic Academy, including head boys and girls from various years and their longest serving member of staff.
Glenn Sanderson, CSO of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust said: ‘‘Today marks a proud and exciting moment for our school community. Breaking ground on this new build represents not just bricks and mortar, but an investment in our children’s future. This new facility will provide a modern, inspiring environment where every pupil can thrive, and it symbolises our commitment to excellence in education for generations to come.’’
Ed Besford, Regional Director at Bowmer + Kirkland said: ‘’Bowmer + Kirkland are delighted to have been appointed main contractor on the redevelopment of St Aidan’s Catholic Academy. We are incredibly proud to be providing the school and local community with a high-quality, modern learning environment whilst being part of something that makes a lasting difference’.
A Department for Education spokesperson said: “Every child deserves a safe, high-quality classroom where they can focus on learning. After years of neglect, too many children are being taught in school buildings that are in poor condition, and that simply isn't good enough. We are thrilled that work has begun at St Aidan’s Catholic Academy on a new school building and sports block that pupils can not only feel proud of, but that meets the needs of all its students now and for future generations. Through our Plan for Change, we are investing in the future, with almost £20 billion for the School Rebuilding Programme through to 2034-35, delivering rebuilding projects over 500 schools across England, with an additional 250 more schools to be selected in the next two years.”
Construction of the main teaching block will provide classrooms, an assembly hall and a dining area, with the second building to house a combined sports and sixth form facility. Externally, the project includes the development of new sports provisions, featuring an all-weather court and two 3G sports pitches. The site will also incorporate outdoor learning areas, social spaces and secure parking for cars, buses and bicycles.
With most of the existing school buildings dating back to the 1960s, the project will deliver much-needed modernisation of facilities, significantly enhancing the teaching and learning experience for the 1100 students and staff.
Bowmer + Kirkland has announced a new sponsorship partnership with Derbyshire County FA, reinforcing its ongoing commitment to supporting local grassroots football across the county.
Bowmer + Kirkland (B+K) has announced that it will be supporting the Teenage Cancer Trust (TCT) as its official charity partner for the next two years, committing to raise vital funds to support young people facing cancer across the UK through a wide range of fundraising initiatives.
A topping out ceremony has been held at Glenbrook’s latest build-to-rent scheme, Regency Works in Leeds.
Bowmer + Kirkland (B+K) will host its first fringe event alongside UK Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) in May 2026, inviting clients, investors and industry partners to connect during the UK’s leading real estate and infrastructure gatherings.
First aid colleagues across two live Bowmer + Kirkland projects have successfully completed a specialist Tower Crane Emergency First Responder training course, enhancing our teams’ ability to respond to emergencies in some of the most challenging environments on site.
