Morgan Sindall completes Chuter Ede Primary School extension

By Danny BallPublished On: September 22nd, 2026Categories: News, Top Stories

Morgan Sindall Construction has completed an extension to Chuter Ede Primary School in Newark, creating capacity for an additional 210 primary school places.

The single-storey building was designed, project and cost-managed by Arc Partnership, a joint venture between Nottinghamshire County Council and SCAPE, with Morgan Sindall’s Midlands business appointed to deliver the extension.

The project was delivered in response to growing demand for education provision in the Newark area.

New school extension creates 210 additional places

The completed facility includes eight new classrooms, a library, food and science (DT) room, SEN therapy spaces, a medical room and a group room.

The works also included a new playing field with two sports pitches, a running track, rounders pitch, sunshade canopies and outdoor equipment.

Chuter Ede Fernwood, an annex of Chuter Ede Primary School at Balderton, was originally built in 2012 to serve the growing number of children living on the Fernwood estate.

Richard Fielding, area director for Morgan Sindall Construction in the Midlands, said:“ Completing Chuter Ede Primary School’s extension is a fantastic moment, especially as we’ve been working with the school over a long-term, multiphase project to grow and develop its facilities.

“This means we know what an essential role it plays in the community and that this new building will provide a high-end educational environment for pupils and staff to enjoy for many years to come.

“Our close, collaborative relationship with Nottinghamshire County Council, Arc Partnership, and the school has been central to creating a space tailored to the local area’s needs. What’s more, it’s enabled us to be innovative in utilising this project to generate impactful social value benefits for Newark’s residents.”

School project includes new sports facilities

Alongside the extension, the scheme has delivered new external sports facilities to support the expanded school.

The project also included a programme of engagement and skills activity involving Morgan Sindall Construction, Arc Partnership and Nottingham Trent University.

Students from the university took part in site visits and project-focused lectures covering areas including architecture, technology, project management and quantity surveying.

The Morgan Sindall team also delivered more than 50 hours of school engagement activities and provided 10 weeks of work placements. More than 200 students visited the site as part of the initiative, which aimed to provide real-world construction experience to students from a range of disciplines.

The project generated £2.7m in social value, according to the project team, equivalent to a 36% return on social investment.

The contractor also raised £5,508 in charitable donations for the local community, including £3,000 worth of books donated to Chuter Ede Primary School. Team members contributed 88 hours of charitable volunteering, including work with Newark Food Bank.

Councillor James Walker-Gurley, cabinet member for economic development and asset management, said: “We are delighted that this extension is now complete. Investing in our future generations is essential as young people deserve to learn in well-equipped and modern buildings to help their education.

“It’s fantastic that this project has doubled the amount of school places to help address growing demand in the area, so it’s a real boost for this community.”

Daniel Maher, managing director at Arc Partnership, said: “We are proud to have supported Nottinghamshire County Council in the expansion of Chuter Ede Primary School. Arc Partnership has designed, project and cost managed, alongside our construction partner Morgan Sindall, a high-quality learning environment. Now complete the school expansion will support and provide benefits to local students and families for years to come.”