Tilbury Douglas has been appointed as lead contractor for the delivery of the new Beacon Academy in Cleethorpes on behalf of the Department for Education (DfE).

The project forms an integral part of the DfE’s School Rebuilding Programme, a decade-long initiative that involves the reconstruction or renovation of more than 500 schools and sixth-form colleges nationwide, enhancing learning environments for both students and teachers.

Procured through the DfE framework, and designed by Watson Batty Architects, the project will deliver a new three-storey secondary school building.

Additionally, one existing block will be refurbished to offer general teaching classrooms and Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) facilities.

The project will also include improved visitor parking and new social spaces for students.

Aiming for net zero carbon in operation, the school will incorporate air source heat pumps and a green roof equipped with integrated photovoltaic panels, reducing energy consumption and enhancing biodiversity.

Phil Shaw, managing director for Building North at Tilbury Douglas, said: “Our selection by the DfE to construct the new Beacon Academy cements our reputation as a leading construction company in the UK education sector and follows our recent appointment to build Sugar Hill Primary School.”

Jason Thurley, headteacher, added: “The whole academy community is extremely excited about the project to rebuild our school with a new, state-of-the-art facility which will transform the educational experience for our students for many years to come.

“The new building will provide fantastic facilities for our current children and future generations attending the academy and will enable us to fully realise our ambitious curriculum and provide first-class facilities for our teachers and students.”