Education Archives - Stepnell

New Sixth Form Centre Opens at Bishop Vesey’s

Gemma Meekings — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 08:53:48 +0000

EXPERIENCED further education contractor Stepnell has completed a £6.45 million sixth form learning centre in Sutton Coldfield, creating a future-ready space built for students to collaborate and develop. Named after former pupil Robert Lowndes, who donated funds towards the project, the works included a two-and-a-half-storey extension to the existing building at Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School. This extension […]

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Inspiring the Next Generation

Louise Bilbie — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:19:40 +0000

The importance of hands-on experience As we mark National Careers Week (NCW), Stepnell is proud to celebrate the transformational power of hands-on experience and our ongoing commitment to growing future talent. With 20% of our workforce currently made up of trainees, apprentices, and graduates, we know that nurturing new talent is not just beneficial to […]

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Stepnell Delivers Major Lab Upgrade at University of Oxford

Gemma Meekings — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:53:31 +0000

Complete construction partner Stepnell has reaffirmed itself as a leading higher education contractor with the completion of a multimillion pound lab refurbishment at the University of Oxford. The project saw Stepnell modernise the specialist molecular physiology and particle imaging laboratories in the Henry Wellcome Building. To avoid contamination with sensitive scientific apparatus including electron microscopes, […]

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Completion of Thoresby Vale Primary Academy

Louise Bilbie — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 09:53:49 +0000

Stepnell has marked the completion of the new Thoresby Vale Primary Academy in Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by partners, project stakeholders and local representatives. Set in the heart of Sherwood Forest, the sustainable school, designed by Lungfish Architects, provides a forest-style, nature-inspired environment to support the learning and development of pupils aged […]

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Stepnell Commences Passivhaus Expansion at Houlton School

Gemma Meekings — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 08:48:44 +0000

Stepnell has broken ground on the major expansion of Houlton School, marked with a site visit from John Slinger, MP for Rugby. The scheme will introduce new primary learning facilities, establishing Rugby borough’s first all-through school by September 2026. Urban&Civic – the master developer behind the wider mixed-use redevelopment of Houlton to the east of […]

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Stepnell completes Bilton Grange Boarding House

Gemma Meekings — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000

EDUCATION construction specialist Stepnell has marked the completion of the UK’s newest, purpose-built prep school boarding house at Bilton Grange Preparatory School. Leading on the multi-million-pound delivery of Earle House, the co-educational boarding house in Dunchurch, Rugby, aims to lead the way for 21st century prep-school boarding, with children’s comfort and modern lifestyle at its […]

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Three Derbyshire schools complete

Louise Bilbie — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 08:10:31 +0000

Three schools across Derbyshire have seen improvements to facilities through building work now completed. Working alongside Derbyshire County Council and consultants Concertus, all three projects in the East Midlands were procured through the NHS Shared Business Services Framework across Buxton and Alfreton, with a total value of £3.2 million. At Harpur Hill Primary School in […]

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Stepnell Delivers Complex University Refurbishments in Oxford

Gemma Meekings — Tue, 20 May 2025 07:45:06 +0000

Stepnell Enhances Higher Education Facilities Across Oxfordshire Stepnell is reinforcing its reputation as a trusted higher education construction partner in Oxfordshire, delivering a series of technically challenging refurbishments for two of the region’s leading institutions: the University of Oxford and Oxford Brookes University. Currently on site at the Henry Wellcome Building at the University of […]

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Stepnell Supports Technical Learning at New College Swindon

Gemma Meekings — Fri, 02 May 2025 08:20:13 +0000

Stepnell has completed the core structure of a new communal area that will link two technical and vocational teaching blocks at New College Swindon. With the reinforced concrete structure now in place and the steel framing on the external facade complete, the new central two-storey Welcome Hub will integrate the college’s Lyra and Phoenix buildings […]

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Embracing Sustainability in Construction

Gemma Meekings — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 12:30:36 +0000

Our Journey with Greenstone Primary School and the RIBA Climate Challenge In today’s construction industry, sustainability is not just an aspiration – it’s a responsibility. As we move beyond the traditional focus on operational carbon, at Stepnell, while we are implementing ways of identifying and eliminating emissions at every stage of a building’s life cycle, […]

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Stepnell’s Considerate Approach at Aylesford School

Gemma Meekings — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 11:48:54 +0000

We are proud to be leading the extensive refurbishment and alterations at Aylesford School, demonstrating excellence in community engagement, environmental responsibility, and workforce welfare. The project, which is registered under the Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS), recently received an outstanding score of 44/45 on their first report, reflecting our commitment to delivering not only high-quality construction […]

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Work starts on Spire Lodge

Louise Bilbie — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 15:31:53 +0000

Work starts on new £5 million Derbyshire County Council children’s home A ground-breaking ceremony has taken place at a £5 million purpose-built children’s home being developed by Derbyshire County Council to provide essential short-break and long-term care for children and young people with significant disabilities and complex learning needs. County council officials joined project design […]

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Steel Frame Up at Sixth Form Expansion

Gemma Meekings — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 13:43:48 +0000

Stepnell is making strong progress on a new £6.2 million sixth form learning resource centre in Sutton Coldfield, on track for completion ahead of the next academic year. With the steel structure now in place, the two and a half storey extension to the existing building at Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School will provide a modern […]

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High CCS score for Tibshelf

Louise Bilbie — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 07:21:49 +0000

Outstanding Recognition for Tibshelf Community School SEN Block Project We are delighted Tibshelf Community School SEN Block project has received an exceptional 44/45 score from the Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) Monitor. This recognition reflects the hard work and dedication of our team, led by Site Manager Daniel McMahon, in delivering a project that upholds the […]

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