Tinsley Meadows Primary School

Sector Education, Schools
Client Tinsley Meadows School

With flexible learning spaces, community facilities, and a nature-connected design, Tinsley Meadows School supports student well-being and serves as a valuable asset to the local community

Situated next to a public park, this £6 million project was developed in partnership with Turner & Townsend and involved extensive renovations to an existing Community Centre, along with the addition of a spacious new extension.

Featuring inviting spaces, a bright, modern design, and sustainable materials, Tinsley Meadows provides a flexible learning environment that also welcomes and engages the local community.

Value

Collaborating closely with Turner & Townsend, we achieved a seamless layout that promotes an inviting flow between classrooms, dining areas, and social spaces. A standout feature is the ribbon of IT-enabled teaching spaces, which support flexible teaching methods and adapt to evolving educational needs. The design ensures easy navigation for young learners, with vibrant window reveals and strategically placed canopies adding visual interest.

Additionally, we transformed the Family Centre into a multifunctional hall and dining space, making the most of the existing building to create a practical and welcoming hub for the school.

The project's compact design maximizes every square metre of its 3,740 m² construction area, resulting in a building that aligns with the school’s educational goals.
Impact

Tinsley Meadows Primary Academy acts as a hub for students and the community. Adjacent to a public park, its design integrates seamlessly with the surrounding greenery, offering outdoor learning and play spaces accessible to all. From ground-level play areas to rooftop gardens, each space encourages exploration and a connection with nature, benefiting both students and local families.

The academy extends its role beyond education by providing community facilities for sports and recreation. This blend of school and public spaces turns the building into a valuable community asset, fostering health, fitness, and social interaction. The thoughtful integration of school and community elements has made Tinsley Meadows a shared space that enriches the neighbourhood as much as it supports students.

 

Sustainability

We specified PEFC-certified NORclad European Redwood cladding with a Brunnea treatment for a 30-year warranty against rot, ensuring durability and reduced maintenance. This treatment also provides colour stability, offering a sustainable alternative to untreated wood that retains its appeal over time.

Achieving BREEAM ‘Very Good’ accreditation, the building features high insulation for thermal efficiency. Photovoltaic panels contribute to the Academy’s renewable energy needs, while highly insulated external walls reduce energy consumption, creating a low-energy, low-carbon facility.

 

Details

Information

Scope Architectural Design Status Completed Completion Date 2017 Location Sheffield Value £6m

Collaborators & Partners

Landscape Architect J&L Gibbons Interior Designer Cannon Clarke Principal Contractor Sir Robert McAlpine Structural Engineer Arup Mep Engineer Buro Happold Planning Consultant Savills Planning Fire Engineer Cranleigh Fire Engineers Environmental Consultant Environmental Scientifics Group Acoustic Consultant SPL

Awards

Education Project Of The Year - Brick Development Awards 2017 Innovation In Teaching And Learning - Education Estates Awards 2017 Shortlisted Best Building RIBA - Civic Trust Sheffield Design Awards 2016 Shortlisted Project Of The Year - Celebrating Construction In South Yorkshire Awards 2016 Shortlisted Regeneration Award - RICS Awards 2017 Shortlisted – Education Project Of The Year - Schuco Excellence Awards 2017 – 2017 Shortlisted - RIBA Regional Award 2018

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