The eagerly anticipated redevelopment of the Manstone Avenue site at Sidmouth CE Primary School in Devon is set to begin this July, with local company Skinner Construction due to complete the works.   

 

The collaborative project has been partly funded by the Department for Education (DfE) and Devon County Council, with plans approved by DfE last year to replace and renovate existing buildings, creating a modern new space for pupils’ learning and development.   

 

Alex Spraggon, Head of School, says, ‘We’re really pleased to have a start date for the development works at Manstone and look forward to the benefits the new site will bring to our school and local community. Work is due to be completed by May 2026 and will consist of a modern new-building and redeveloped area both indoors and out, where pupils will continue to receive the high standard of education and care we offer.’    

 

Sidmouth CE Primary is a member school of First Federation Trust, a multi-academy of 29 primaries across Plymouth, Devon and Dorset.   

 

Paul Walker, Chief Executive Officer of First Federation Trust, says, ‘We’re extremely grateful to DfE and Devon County Council for providing funding for this much needed project, and we look forward to working with Skinner Construction, a long-established Sidmouth based company who were awarded the contract after we went out to tender.   

 

'We pride ourselves in working with our member schools to do whatever is needed to improve pupil outcomes and work hard to enhance provisions for all. Sidmouth Primary is known for driving continual improvement and for offering children excellent opportunities which this new site will continue to enhance.’   

 

Mr Spraggon continues, ‘I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their patience as we’ve waited for this project to begin. We're very excited about the impending improvements and will continue to share updates throughout the year. People can follow us on our Sidmouth Primary Facebook page to see photos and notifications along the way.’