Topic Education, Contracts, Schools and Colleges
Date 03 Mar 2026
Galliford Try Building North East and Yorkshire has won a £16.1m contract to rebuild St Helens Primary School in Hartlepool on behalf of the Department for Education (DfE) and the Northern Lightings Learning Trust.
St Helens Primary School in Headland accommodates 374 pupils, including Additional Resourced Provision (ARP) for 25 young people with Special Educational Needs.
The project is a cost pilot with the DfE to explore best practice and unlock greater value delivered through the DfE’s School Rebuilding Programme. The new two-storey building will be designed to be Net Zero Carbon in Operation (NZCiO) and will incorporate passive design principles to maximise energy efficiency and help minimise long-term running costs.
In addition to state-of-the-art classrooms for its infant, junior, and Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) students, the building will also include a main hall, library, nursery, staffroom and both hard and soft external play areas, as well as on-site parking.
Handover of the new school is due to be completed in Summer 2027.
Jeremy Barnett, Managing Director for Galliford Try North East and Yorkshire, said: “St Helens’ existing buildings have exceeded their expected service life and we’re looking forward to delivering a modern learning environment that enables students to reach their full potential.”