Galliford Try goes back to school in Hartlepool

The Department for Education (DfE) has awarded Galliford Try Building North East and Yorkshire the £16.1 million contract to rebuild St Helens Primary School in Hartlepool.

The school accommodates 374 pupils, including Additional Resourced Provision (ARP) for 25 young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

The project is said to be a pilot scheme, exploring best practice and how to unlock greater value through the School Rebuilding Programme. The new two-storey school will be designed to be net zero carbon in operation and will incorporate passive design principles to maximise energy efficiency and help minimise long-term running costs.

In addition to classrooms, 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.

Galliford Try Building North East and Yorkshire Managing Director Jeremy Barnett, 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.”

The project is due to be completed in summer 2027.