Galliford Try awarded £15.6m RL Hughes Primary School project

Galliford Try's Building North West business has been appointed to deliver the new £15.6m RL Hughes Primary School in Wigan, marking another major success through the Department for Education’s (DfE) S21 Framework.

The new primary school will provide 420 pupil places and will feature a single-storey, 2,250 sqm building, located on the existing school field. The modern design prioritises direct external access for all classrooms, encouraging outdoor learning and interaction with nature. The project will also include new sports pitches and car parking facilities, creating a well-rounded learning environment for the local community. 

The Building North West team has worked closely with the school to refine the footprint of the building, significantly increasing the available external play space for early years pupils, through an innovative early engagement process, which has proved invaluable in ensuring the school's vision could be fully realised. 

Following the success of the nearby St Anne's Primary School project, Galliford Try will continue its innovative use of Modern Methods of Construction, utilising precast concrete elements for RL Hughes, ensuring both quality and efficiency in delivery. 

Darren Parker, Managing Director for Galliford Try’s Building North West business, commented: "We are delighted to have been selected to deliver the RL Hughes Primary School, further building on our strong track record throughout the North West, utilising MMC for educational settings.”

Claire Jackson, Education Director for Galliford Try, commented: “This project is not just about creating a high-quality, sustainable learning environment, it’s also about listening to the needs of the school and community and delivering a design using our Optimum School principles that truly works for them. We look forward to working closely with all stakeholders to bring this vision to life."