Construction at Hill West Primary School in Sutton Coldfield continues to progress steadily, with the new two-storey building now visibly established on site.

Appointed as part of the Department for Education’s redevelopment programme, Associated Architects is working alongside Galliford Try to deliver a purpose-built primary school for 466 pupils. The project will replace the existing facilities with a sustainable, modern learning environment designed to support both pupils and staff.

Drone photography captured in recent weeks highlights the pace of progress. The roof structure is nearing completion, all windows and glazing have been installed, and brickwork to the external façade is ongoing. Internally, partitions are being formed and MEP installations are advancing throughout the building.

The scheme has been carefully phased to allow the school to remain fully operational during construction. Phase 1 will deliver the new school building, ready for occupation. Phase 2 will follow with demolition of the existing school and the creation of new landscaping, parking and external spaces.

Working within a live school environment has required careful coordination, particularly given the site’s constraints. These include challenging level changes, a single access point, limited space for construction logistics, and the need to retain existing playing fields. Despite these challenges, the project continues to move forward in line with programme.

Once complete, Hill West Primary School will provide a cohesive, “one building” learning environment, designed to support efficient operation, integrate new technology, and create a lasting investment for the local community.