Work set to start on Rugby school expansion

Willmott Dixon has won the £24 million contract for the expansion of Avon Valley School & Performing Arts College in Rugby.

Working for Warwickshire County Council, the work will increase the secondary school’s capacity from 1,100 to 1,400 pupils and create a 20-place specialist provision for pupils with communication and interaction needs.

Overall, the scheme comprises a substantial extension to the existing school, a new three-storey teaching block, additional curriculum space and a new four-court sports hall, alongside associated external works and infrastructure.

Councillor Wayne Briggs, Warwickshire County Council’s Portfolio Holder for Children & Families, Education and SEND, said: “Our local communities are growing, and it is vital for us as a council to support and facilitate that growth.

“Working collaboratively with partners such as Willmott Dixon is a key part of getting that delivery right. This expansion is a huge step in the right direction for the educational offering in Warwickshire, and we’re looking forward to unveiling the new facilities.”

The project is due to complete in April 2028.