Martlesham Primary Academy is celebrating a major redevelopment that has transformed key areas of the school, creating modern, inclusive spaces for pupils to learn and thrive.
Thanks to investment from Suffolk County Council, the school has welcomed a brand-new Year 6 classroom, a dedicated SEND classroom, upgraded toilet facilities, and improved drainage systems. The project also included the redecoration of an additional classroom, enhancing the overall learning environment.
Headteacher Emma Churchman shared her excitement about the transformation:
"This project marks a huge milestone for Martlesham Primary Academy, ensuring we can provide the very best facilities for our children. Martlesham Primary may be a small school, but we are a vibrant place buzzing with positivity and possibility—our new learning spaces are already making a real difference to both the children and staff, and it’s been brilliant to see how positively they are responding to our new-look school."
The redevelopment was made possible through close collaboration between REAch2 Academy Trust, Suffolk County Council, Concertus (project managers and design consultants), and Seamans Building (lead contractor). Despite the challenges of working on a live school site, the project was completed with minimal disruption to children’s learning, ensuring that pupils could continue to benefit from high-quality education throughout the process
REAch2 CEO Cathie Paine formally opened the new facilities and praised the efforts of all involved:
"We are thrilled to see this investment come to life. This is a great example of how strong partnerships can deliver real benefits for schools and their communities. Martlesham Primary School is already a great school, and I’m excited to see them go from strength to strength in these fantastic new facilities."
The new spaces were officially handed over during the October half-term, and pupils are already embracing their enhanced learning environment. With these enhancements, Martlesham Primary Academy is now even better equipped to support its pupils' learning and development for years to come.
Charles Coulson, Associate Director at Concertus, said, “The new expansion is a fantastic asset to the children and local community. The team worked hard to create a new state-of-the-art learning facility, and we were pleased to see the students enjoying their new classrooms at the official opening”.
