Bramcote College's New Build

It is our ambition and intention to rebuild completely the aging Bramcote College buildings, the maintenance of which has a great impact on our daily organisation, our budget and in some cases, our ability to deliver aspects of the curriculum. We have been working over many years to secure the new build, and are delighted that this is now very close. November 2023 saw the Broxtowe Borough Council planning committee grant approval for the development of our former playing field site off Coventry Lane, which has now allowed us to unlock the funds for the new school. Unfortunately, for reasons beyond our control, the intended opening date of the new build has been pushed back, and while we were originally looking to have our new buildings in use from September 2024, we are now targeting an opening date during 2027.

We are delighted that we can share plans and digitally created images of our proposed new build.

The new school will be fully equipped for a 21st-century school curriculum, will sit at the centre of its community, and will be built to the highest standards with sustainability and efficiency in mind. It will include purpose built and modern facilities for all subject areas, including science labs, technology rooms, theatre and drama space and sports facilities, and will provide access to the wider community outside school hours. It will also have a dedicated 6th Form area and up to date IT infrastructure. 

The funding for the build is from the proceeds of the sale of our unused playing fields adjacent to Coventry Lane, transferred to the White Hills Park Trust from Nottinghamshire County Council. Avant Homes are preparing a full planning application for the land to agree designs for a residential development, and have launched a virtual exhibition and a chance to provide feedback before the application is submitted.  The virtual exhibition, showing the site, contextual analysis, proposals and FAQs, can be requested here. 

Lean, Clean, Efficient and Sustainability Focused

The new build design meets the Department for Education's sustainability targets, built to low-carbon and climate-resilient standards. Energy efficient building fabric will reduce heat loss, and solar performance glazing will reduce heat gain to reduce the need for air conditioning.  All ICT rooms (that generate heat from equipment and suffer from sunlight sining on computer displays) will be designed to face north.  The facade design and use of internal lightwells ensure optimum daylight usage, helping to reduce the need for constand artificial lighting.

Connected and Fast

The design meets Department for Education technology standards for cabling, switches and connectivity.

A Place of Pride

The new buildings and facilities will be a place of pride for our school and our local community. Designed with looks in mind, the new buildings will be a facility to be proud of, shielded from Moor Lane using the trees lining our existing main drive. Looking modern and in-keeping with the local area, natural colours complement the leafy surroundings of our park-side site.

A Place of Learning

Our new school will be modern and fit for purpose for 21st-century learning, enrichment activities, and future use.

Leading Design and Expert Construction

The design of the build has been conducted in collaboration with Arc Partnership, a local expert team who have delivered over 1000 high value (£16m+) projects since being established in 2016 as a joint venture between Nottinghamshire County council and SCAPE. SCAPE is a public sector organisation, dedicated to creating efficiency and social value, and their frameworks ensure projects are delivered to the highest standard.

Construction and demolition will be carried out by Morgan Sindall, a UK leader in the construction of educational facilities creating inspiring buildings and environments to enhance communities.

STRI is the world's leading sports surface solution provider, helping the school to deliver a fantastic fit-for-purpose all-weather sports area designed and marked out to Sport England specifications.

Plans and Layout

Ground Floor

The ground floor will feature the hall, dining room, library, offices for key staff members, and our student support and SEND provision.  Classrooms will facilitate performing arts, design technology and food.

First Floor

The first floor will include additional library space, and our art and photography departments.  Other rooms will be general classrooms and seminar rooms, and a centrally positioned staff workroom and break area.

Second Floor

The second floor will feature general classrooms and seminar rooms, with dedicated social and study areas for our sixth form.  The floor also includes labs and specialised rooms for our science department.

Sports Building Ground Floor

The ground floor of the sports building will provide purpose built changing and shower areas, and access to a modern sports hall.

Sports Building First Floor

The first floor will include a dedicated fitness suite and a viewing area overlooking the sports hall.

 

Past Communications and Information

All our public communications regarding the new build project, to parents and to the wider community, are available to read in a blog in the news section of The White Hills Park Trust's website: Building News | The White Hills Park Trust.