Martlesham Primary Academy is celebrating the redevelopment and transformation of its school site – including the construction of a new Year 6 classroom block.

The project, where Seamans were the main contractor, also included an internal reconfiguration to create a SEND classroom, decorating existing classrooms as well as the installation of new and improved toilet facilities and associated drainage systems.

Headteacher Emma Churchman said: “This project marks a huge milestone for Martlesham Primary Academy, ensuring we can provide the very best facilities for our children.

“Martlesham Primary may be a small school, but we are a vibrant place buzzing with positivity and possibility – our new learning spaces are already making a real difference to both the children and staff and it’s been brilliant to see how positively they are responding to our new-look school.”

The project was a collaboration of REAch2 Academy Trust, Suffolk County Council, property management and design consultants Concertus and Seamans Building.

Cathie Paine, CEO of REAch2 Academy Trust, said: “We are thrilled to see this investment come to life. This is a great example of how strong partnerships can deliver real benefits for schools and their communities.”

Despite facing challenges working on a working school site during term time, the team completed the work without disruption to the pupils’ learning.

In October, the children were given a sneak peek of the new Year 6 block, donning hard hats and hi-vis for a guided tour by Seamans site manager Adam Gillibrand.

“This project has been a real pleasure to work on,” he said. “The staff and pupils have been really engaged in the project and made us feel part of the school community.”

Charles Coulson, Associate Director at Concertus, added: “The new expansion is a fantastic asset to the children and local community.

“The team worked hard to create a new state-of-the-art learning facility, and we were pleased to see the students enjoying their new classrooms at the official opening.”