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Creating Inspiring Learning Environments

St George’s Academy is one of Lincolnshire’s leading educational establishments, committed to providing outstanding learning opportunities for its students. As part of its ongoing investment in education, the Academy commissioned a major refurbishment and extension project to transform its music department while creating additional high-quality teaching space.

Appointed as the main contractor, Gelder Group worked closely with the client and design team to deliver a modern, flexible facility that enhances both music education and the wider curriculum. By combining refurbishment with new-build construction, the project has created an environment that will support teaching and learning for many years to come.

Points to Consider

Delivering significant construction works within a live educational setting required careful planning, communication and collaboration.

Working in a Live School Environment

Maintaining a safe environment for pupils, staff and visitors was paramount. Construction activities were carefully phased to minimise disruption to the daily operation of the Academy, allowing teaching to continue throughout the project.

Blending New and Existing Buildings

The project combined the refurbishment of existing music classrooms with the construction of a contemporary two-storey extension. Careful coordination ensured a seamless integration between the existing facilities and the new accommodation.

Delivering to Programme

Working within the Academy’s programme was essential to ensure the new facilities were available for students as planned. Through proactive project management and close collaboration with the client and supply chain, Gelder successfully delivered the project on schedule.

Solutions & Technical Specifications

The completed development has significantly enhanced the Academy’s educational facilities through the creation of modern, flexible teaching spaces.

The project included:

• Refurbishment of three existing ground floor music classrooms.
• Construction of a new two-storey extension.
• Three new first-floor classrooms.
• A purpose-built auditorium providing flexible space for performances, assemblies and events.
• Two additional ground floor classrooms.
• Modern mechanical and electrical installations throughout.
• High-quality internal finishes designed to provide bright, comfortable and inspiring learning environments.
• External works and landscaping to integrate the new extension with the existing campus.

The People Behind the Project

At Gelder Group, our people are the driving force behind every successful project.

Working collaboratively with St George’s Academy, Design Space and our trusted supply chain partners, our experienced team maintained clear communication throughout the programme, ensuring works progressed safely, efficiently and with minimal disruption to school life.

Our commitment to quality, professionalism and partnership enabled us to deliver a facility that meets the Academy’s aspirations while creating an outstanding environment for future generations of students.

Community Impact

Education buildings are investments in people, communities and the future.

The enhanced facilities at St George’s Academy provide students with modern classrooms and specialist music teaching spaces that encourage creativity, collaboration and academic achievement. The new auditorium also creates opportunities for performances, events and wider community engagement, reinforcing the Academy’s role at the heart of the local community.

Building Spaces That Inspire

At Gelder Group, we understand that education projects are about much more than constructing buildings—they are about creating environments where students can thrive and teachers can inspire.

With more than 35 years of experience delivering education projects across the UK, we combine technical expertise with a collaborative approach to deliver high-quality facilities safely, on programme and to the highest standards. Whether refurbishing existing schools or delivering new educational buildings, our team is committed to creating lasting spaces that make a positive difference to the communities they serve.

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