Deyes High School was founded in 1939 and was one of four high schools in Maghull, but behind its beautiful historic façade (pictured), structurally it was not fit for purpose and has been undergoing a total state-of-the-art transformative rebuild between 2022–24.
As part of a £2 billion fund Deyes High School was selected as one of the first fifty schools in the UK to receive investment from the Department for Education’s School Rebuilding Programme.
In April, Kier handed over the completed 10,000m² school to Lydiate Learning Trust and Deyes High School. The modern building spans three floors and boasts a host of state-of-the-art facilities, including high-tech classrooms, specialist science laboratories, a learning resource centre, an art studio and a multi-use games area.
The new building is net zero carbon in operation, with photovoltaic panels for solar power, hybrid natural vent units and three air source heat pumps. The school grounds will include large playing fields and sports pitches, a wildlife garden, a nature trail, and a habitat area to support learning and promote wellbeing for its 1,400 students.
The final phase of the project involves the demolition of the old school buildings which started in April. All work, including the construction of new sports facilities, is expected to be completed by Spring 2025.
Victoria Beaney, Head of School, Deyes High School, commented: “Our state-of-the-art new school looks amazing and will allow us to combine our tradition of academic excellence and teaching innovation to engage, empower and enable our students. The new building is a fantastic flagship school for our community, and we look forward to welcoming our students to the start of summer term.”
Student Lily-May from Year 8 said: “The new build is a fantastic opportunity for students because the bright, modern building will motivate us and improve our learning.”
Kier construction has become a byword for excellence, as prior to building the state-of-the-art zero carbon Deyes High School, they recently built the world-class 120 bed NHS Rowan Medium Secure Unit (neighbouring Ashworth Hospital), the prestigious 17th century replica Shakespearean North Playhouse (Prescott) and have been contracted to build the new flagship Southport Theatre & Conference Centre. They have given Maghull an incredibly proud legacy that will provide our children with opportunities for academic excellence for generations to come.
By Dr Frank Sharp, with thanks to Kate Birkenhead (Lydiate Learning Trust Communications Manager)
More Information & stunning images: https://www.deyeshigh.co.uk/newbuild/
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