Moor End Community Primary School - Accrington

Our Work

Moor End Community Primary School

Project Summary

Introduction

Moor End Community Primary School underwent a transformative refurbishment focused on removing asbestos materials from the roof structure and internal ceilings, replacing the full roof system, installing new suspended ceilings, and upgrading lighting and safety systems.

The school is a central community asset, and the project needed to deliver both technical excellence and community sensitivity, ensuring pupils returned in September to a safer, brighter and fully modernised learning environment.

Project Overview

Delivering a safe, compliant and modern learning environment.

This project at Moor End Community Primary School involved the full removal of asbestos containing roof tiles and internal ceilings, followed by the installation of a new roofing system, suspended ceilings, insulation and upgraded lighting and fire safety systems. Delivered within a strict 6 week school holiday period, the works required careful coordination of specialist contractors, detailed programme management and a proactive approach to ensure completion ahead of the new academic term. The result is a safer, more energy efficient and modernised educational environment that supports both current and future pupils while meeting all compliance and performance requirements.

Project Details

Property Type

Education / Primary School

Client

Lancashire County Council

Scope

Asbestos removal, roof replacement, suspended ceilings, lighting & insulation upgrades

Occupancy

Unoccupied school (works delivered during 6-week holiday period)

Challenges

Overcoming Challenges

Solutions

How We Delivered

7 day working to maximise programme efficiency
Pre start meetings with all subcontractors to align programme
High levels of communication between all stakeholders
Overlapping workstreams safely to accelerate delivery
Strong on site management and coordination

Asbestos Removal & Compliance

Full removal of asbestos from roof tiles, ceilings and voids, ensuring the building meets modern safety standards.

Roofing Replacement

Installation of new felt, battens and tiles to deliver a durable, weather resistant roofing system.

New Suspended Ceilings

Installation of modern drop ceilings to improve internal finishes, acoustics and light reflectance.

Energy Efficiency Upgrades

Installation of bagged insulation above ceilings to improve thermal performance and reduce heat loss.

Lighting & Safety Systems

New LED lighting and smoke alarms installed to improve safety, compliance and operational efficiency.

Internal Modernisation

Overall upgrade of classroom environments, delivering brighter, cleaner and more functional learning spaces.

Value Added

For Pupils, Staff & Community

· A completely asbestos free environment, giving peace of mind to families and staff.

· A brighter, healthier, and more energy efficient school, improving daily learning conditions.

· Long term confidence in the safety and modernity of the facility.

For the School

· A futureproofed roofing system and ceiling infrastructure.

· Improved safety, compliance and building performance.

· A successful high risk project delivered within a tight timeframe minimising disruption to the school calendar.

· Long term benefits for current and future cohorts of pupils, as noted by the Site Manager.

SOCIAL VALUE

In addition to the physical improvements, this project delivered meaningful social value for the school and wider community. By completing the works within the school holiday period, disruption to pupils, staff and families was eliminated, ensuring a smooth transition into the new academic year. The removal of asbestos has created a safer environment for all building users, while the upgraded facilities contribute to improved wellbeing, comfort and long term sustainability. Throughout the project, close collaboration with Lancashire County Council and the school ensured that the needs of the community remained central, reinforcing the importance of investing in safe, future ready educational spaces that support learning and development for years to come.