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Shrewsbury Academy

Shrewsbury, UK

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project overview

A modern education facility designed to attract and inspire the future generation

We have reimagined a tired 1960s school campus in Shrewsbury, transforming it into a vibrant, future-ready secondary school for 1,200 pupils. This major school refurbishment and expansion project brings new life to the site, creating a high quality learning environment designed to support modern education.

The scheme involves the remodelling and refurbishment of existing primary and secondary school buildings, uniting them into one cohesive, expanded secondary school campus. Through a thoughtful blend of retrofit and new build design, the campus now supports flexible teaching, improved circulation and a strong sense of identity for the school community.

At the heart of the project is a new Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) building alongside a dedicated Learning Resource Centre. These purpose-built education spaces are designed to spark curiosity, support wellbeing and provide students with inspiring, state of the art facilities to learn, collaborate and thrive.

This has been about making the school easier to use, easier to navigate and a better place to spend time in. We have focused on joining everything up, improving access and creating spaces that feel welcoming and intuitive. The new heart to the campus brings people together, while the internal layout supports how students and teachers move, learn and connect every day."

Clive Breese

Project Director, Architecture
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design concept

Designed with a focus on clarity, connection and ease of movement

Existing buildings are brought together through a more legible layout, with improved links, clearer entrances and intuitive routes that support how students and teachers move through the school day.

Internally, the layout is designed to improve flow, visibility and day-to-day usability across the campus. A clear organising spine links new and existing buildings, helping students and teachers move easily between departments while strengthening connections across the school. 

Teaching areas are arranged to maximise natural daylight and provide a balance of focused and flexible environments, while wider corridors and clear sightlines support safe, comfortable movement throughout the school.

key information

Project summary

Client

Tilbury Douglas

Location

Shrewsbury, SY1 4LL

Size

9,831 m2

Includes

1,200 student spaces

Completion

2025

Value

£15m

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