The design maximises the limited space available on a constrained urban site to provide a pupil-focused learning environment

BAM has completed the design and construction of a new five-form entry secondary school in North West London.

North Brent School, part of the Wembley Multi-Academy Trust, will provide 1,150 places for pupils in years seven to 13 in a new state-of-the-art five-storey, sustainable building, with an interlinked sixth-form block.

And the design maximises the limited space available on a constrained urban site to provide a pupil-focused learning environment.

“We are delighted to have completed the design and construction of the new North Brent School on behalf of the Department for Education, and the Wembley Multi-Academy Trust,” said Ewen Hunter, construction director at BAM.

“The school’s relocation to this exciting new facility will provide the pupils and staff with a modern and sustainable new learning space.”

Facilities within the building include science laboratories, a library, sports hall, main hall, and sixth-form common room.

Facilities within the building include science laboratories, a library, sports hall, main hall, and sixth-form common room

The roof of the sixth-form block houses a multi-use games area (MUGA), optimising the space available on site.

And the building was designed with bright cladding and an articulated façade to create an inspiring learning environment.

The entrance is marked by a distinctive weeping willow tree, which was retained on site with the school layout designed around it.

In addition, rooftop solar panels contribute to the school’s green energy credentials.

BAM was appointed to deliver the scheme by the Department for Education under its National Education Framework.