Cottam Primary School
Project Scope
Krol Corlett were engaged by Cottam Primary School following a Basic Need expansion scoping exercise in 2022. The scoping exercise consulted every primary school in Preston West, Preston North and Preston Rural planning areas, with appraisal processes carried out to consider proposals from schools interested in expanding.
It was concluded Cottam Primary School offered the most appropriate location along with a site large enough to accommodate the expansion.
Krol Corlett has enabled the School to increase the intake ability of Year 3 and Year 4 students and provided a brighter and more vibrant teaching facility.
“We have now completed Phases 1 & 2 and have been appointed for Phase 3 – It has been an exciting and rewarding scheme being involved with the staff at Cottam Primary to see their school modernised and updated to allow a further intake of children and we look forward to working with them in the future to realise their expansion plans”
Work Completed
Krol Corlett carried out a comprehensive refurbishment, transforming classrooms, corridors, and staff areas into brighter, more functional spaces. A new external teaching canopy now provides a flexible, weather-protected area for outdoor learning.
Internally, new partitions, glazed screens, and improved layouts enhance flow and visibility, while the staff room was upgraded to support comfort and wellbeing.
Externally, new doors and windows improve energy efficiency and security, alongside drainage upgrades and new fire doors to meet modern safety standards. Creating a safer, more sustainable learning environment.
“We have really enjoyed working with Krol Corlett. All of their team are approachable, supportive and responsive throughout the entire project”
Social Value
Krol Corlett is proud to have helped Cottam Primary School expand their intake and improve learning facilities for young people in the region.
With brand-new internal and external facilities such as partitions and fire doors also installed, we have also made the school a safer and more accessible place to learn.
The build continued our commitment to working with education facilities to the highest standard. The project completed after other highly successful projects at Flakefleet Primary School, University of Liverpool, the University of Salford and the University of Manchester.