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Federation of Bedford Catholic Schools “Our Vision for the Future”. January 20, 2011. Diocese of Northampton Scott Tallon Walker Architects.
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Federation of Bedford Catholic Schools “Our Vision for the Future” January 20, 2011 Diocese of Northampton Scott Tallon Walker Architects
Our vision for education in Bedford is a realisation of the Prime Minster’s call for world class schools. Our focus is on the importance of teaching and learning to deliver ever-improving standards. Our aim is that every child reaches their potential to be the very best they can be. The Federation of Bedford Catholic Schools (FBCS) comprises of 4 schools, offering 0-19 Catholic education. Through a single Governing Body, an Executive Principal and a Director of Business Operations, we promote a culture of professional collaboration and efficient, effective decision-making. Our Headteachers concentrate on the business of leading pedagogy in an environment that nurtures innovation and creates success. Two of our schools are outstanding; two are satisfactory. We are progressing to all our schools being outstanding through harnessing collaborative advantage, sharing best practice and re-distributing leadership. We have a proven record of improving educational standards through changing structure. We also have a proven record of breaking the unacceptable correlation between wealth and achievement. Our value-added data is in the top 5% nationally and we are the National Champions for Community Cohesion and the achievement of minority ethnic children. Our structural and procedural changes underpin our preparedness and determination to deliver 3 world class schools for Bedford. We have formulated our plans. We have the support of our community. We are now ready to work in partnership to transform education and make a real difference to the children we serve. To do this, we don’t need the £25m typically-pledged for one school under BSF, but a modest £12m for 3 schools ‘to liberate every child to be the adult they aspire to be’. (Gove, 2010: 7)
Our School Requirements St John Rigby Lower – expand to Primary St Thomas More Upper – expand to Secondary St Gregory’s Middle – convert to Primary St Joseph’s Lower - release
Currently 300 Pupils • Proposed Increase to 420 Pupils • Remove temporary classrooms to provide site for new classrooms • Provision for pre-school on same site • Review parking / access status • Brief For New Buildings: • 6 new primary classrooms • 1 Multipurpose Hall • Teachers’ Workshop Facility • Support and Break-Out Spaces • Covered Link to Existing Building • Single Unit for Pre-School Provision St John Rigby Existing School Pre-School Facility Possible Location • New 6 Classroom Block with • Multi-Purpose Hall
St John Rigby – Possible Ground Floor Layout • 380m2 of gross area • Typical Classroom 60-65m2 • Multipurpose Hall Sub-dividable • Dedicated Classroom Toilets Typical Classroom Multi-Purpose Hall Classroom Support Spaces Hall Stores Entry Hall Break-Out Foyer General Toilets / Plant Space Wheelchair Access Lift Main Stair Escape Stairs
St John Rigby – Possible First Floor Layout • 354m2 of gross area • Typical Classroom 60-65m2 • Dedicated Classroom Toilets Typical Classroom Classroom Support Spaces Teachers Workshop Room Break-Out Foyer Void to Below Wheelchair Access Lift Main Stair Escape Stairs
St John Rigby – Illustrative View of 6 Classroom Block + Hall
St Thomas More Upper School • Increase intake by 300 pupils max. • Remove 4 - 5 temporary classrooms • Increased provision is for yrs. 7 & 8 • Brief For New Building: • 14 - 16 classrooms maximum • Support and Break-Out Spaces • Toilets, Plant and Storage Space • Expand Existing Cafeteria to suit increased intake • Review parking and access status • New Entrance Ramp and Terrace • (already has planning permission) • Existing Activity • Centre • New 4 - 6 • Classroom Block • New Expanded Cafeteria • Single Story Buildings Retained • New 10 Classroom Block
St Thomas More Upper School – Indicative 10 Classroom Block Plan • 432m2 of gross area • Typical Classroom 60-65m2 Typical Classroom Entry Hall General Toilets / Plant Space Wheelchair Access Lift Breakout Corridor Escape Stairs GROUND FLOOR PLAN
St Thomas More Upper School – Indicative 10 Classroom Block Plan • 400m2 of gross area • Typical Classroom 60-65m2 Typical Classroom Void to Below General Toilets / Plant Space Wheelchair Access Lift Breakout Corridor Escape Stairs FIRST FLOOR PLAN
St Thomas More Upper School – Suggested Cafeteria Extension New Cafeteria Rotunda (113m2) External Covered Link Existing Cafeteria (170m2) Exterior Paved Seating Area Existing Kitchen 4 4 1 2 3 5 4 PLAN 1 3 2 SECTION
St Thomas More Upper School – New Entrance, Ramp and Terrace
St Gregory’s Middle School – Conversion to 3 Form Entry Primary • Currently 360 Pupils as a Middle School (Previously 420) • Proposed expansion to 630 Pupils + 60 place nursery facility • Accommodate EYFS and Years 2 and 3 via demolishing existing single story wing and replacing with new 2 story purpose built block • Provide new purpose built nursery block with own entrance and secure play area • Refurbish existing building to accommodate years 4, 5 and 6 EYFS – Ground Floor Years 2 + 3 Above Years 4, 5, 6 in Existing • New 60 Place Nursery Building
Three Form Entry Strategy - Ground Floor Outline Brief: Chapel 2 x Hall 2 x Dining Rooms 2 x ICT Suites 2 x Libraries Nurture Room Intervention Rooms 15 Classrooms w/ Art/Wet Facilities 8 EYFS Rooms 60 Place Nursery Parking and Access Augmented Denotes New 60 Place Nursery Facility (temporary building removed) Denotes New EYFS with hall, dining, toilets, support spaces & external areas Denotes Areas Modified to Achieve Brief For Years 4, 5 and 6
Three Form Entry Strategy - First Floor Denotes First Floor for Years 2 + 3 Classrooms, library, toilets & support spaces Denotes Areas Modified to Achieve Brief for Years 4, 5 and 6