Modern brick building with large windows and balconies, set against a clear blue sky and green lawn.

Independent schools

Independent schools must constantly balance expectation, investment and reputation. Alongside school leaders and governors, we plan and deliver estates that support long-term ambition, without disrupting day-to-day life. Our teams are well versed in operating within live, high-performing schools, helping clients make careful decisions about how a campus evolves.

Planning estates that support growth and quality

Estate planning for independent schools needs to look beyond individual projects, reflecting both academic vision and commercial reality. From campus masterplanning to targeted development, we help clients make the most of their land and buildings, unlock potential and secure the right consents to support future growth.

Delivery needs the same level of care. We manage complex construction activity within sensitive school environments, separating works from teaching and boarding life. By planning thoroughly and coordinating closely, we minimise disturbance to maintain the standards that pupils, staff and parents expect.

Long-term value, not short-term fixes

Independent schools need buildings that work hard over time. We help clients look more holistically, considering whole-life performance, adaptability and running costs alongside capital investment. Together, we create schools that accommodate changing educational needs, and every project delivers lasting value.

Project highlights

See all independent schools projects

Project

£6.4m
sixth form centre, library and arts centre
£7m
dining pavilion

Abingdon School Campus Transformation

Abingdon School
Oxfordshire

Project

£4m
project value
150+
capacity dining hall

King’s College School – New Dining Hall

King's College School
Cambridgeshire