Houghton Primary School, Carlisle
New Primary School Design and Build in Carlisle
Thomas Armstrong (Construction) Ltd was appointed to deliver the design and build of a new single-storey primary school for Houghton C of E School in Carlisle. The project involved the full construction of a modern education facility to replace the school’s former building, with updated infrastructure and learning space to support long-term local growth.
The new school includes multiple classrooms, a hall, kitchen, staff offices and shared learning areas, along with full M&E installation, external play zones and soft landscaping. The new site was designed with flexibility in mind and aligns with current Department for Education guidelines to support efficient teaching delivery and energy performance.
Works Included
- Full design and construction of new single-storey school
- New teaching spaces, main hall, kitchen and admin areas
- Mechanical and electrical works throughout
- External play areas, car park and landscaping
- Delivered in line with education sector standards
Project Achievements
- Delivered on time and to specification
- High-quality finish throughout modern education facility
- Built to current DfE performance and space standards
- Improved infrastructure for growing catchment area
- Constructed safely on a live school site with phased handover
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