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St Jude's Primary School

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  • Level of Award:

    Commendation

  • Region:

    West Midlands

  • Local Authority Area:

    Wolverhampton

  • Owner:

    Wolverhampton City Council

  • Entrant:

    Baart Harries Newall Architects

  • Architect:

    Baart Harries Newall

  • Developer:

    London and Continental Railways

  • Landscape Designer:

    Camlin Lonsdale

  • Services Engineer:

    Faber Maunsell

  • Structural Engineer:

    WhitbyBird

  • Contractor:

    Thomas Vale Construction

  • Quantity Surveyor:

    G G & P (UK) Ltd

  • Primary Use Class:

    D1c Education
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Information about this winner

A new school which is used by both children and the wider community. The classrooms are designed to be “schools within schools” and the building itself faces outwards.  The design of the school follows an escarpment and the terracing is a good response to a difficult site. Circulation space is generous, with some spacious double height areas, which make full use of light and ventilation. Although busy, the school has a calm and pleasant atmosphere.

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