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Case Study – Heathside School – Replacement Art Block

Case Study: Replacement of ROSLA Building with New Build Art Block at Heathside School 

Project Overview 

Heathside School in Weybridge required the replacement of its outdated ROSLA (Raising of School Leaving Age) building, which had housed two art classrooms and associated storage. The project involved the full demolition of the existing block and the design and construction of a new modular facility tailored to meet the modern needs of the school’s Art Department. 

  • Location: Weybridge, Surrey 
  • Client: Heathside School 
  • Sector: Education 
  • Project Duration: June 2024 – October 2024 
  • Services Provided: M&E Design, Specification and Tendering by RPT Consultants, UCS Application, Design & Build Coordination with Contractor, Project Management, Contract Administration, Employers Agent Duties. Architectural Design by Plan 

 
Our Role / Services Provided 

We provided end-to-end consultancy services and provided the school with a turnkey solution that included: 

  • Initial project scoping and feasibility review 
  • Design development and stakeholder engagement 
  • Procurement and management of a modular construction contractor 
  • Application of UCS (Urgent Capital Support) funding alongside client 
  • Contract award  
  • Coordination of demolition strategy for the ROSLA building and delivery of new classrooms and ancillary spaces 
  • On-site project management and quality control 
  • Health & safety and regulatory compliance monitoring 
  • Full contract administration through to practical completion 
  • Completion of Snagging and review of O&Ms 


Scope of Works Completed 

  • Safe demolition and removal of the existing ROSLA building 
  • Design and installation of a new modular classroom block 
  • Provision of two purpose-built art classrooms and dedicated art office, store room, toilet, and plant room 
  • Integration of modern M&E services to suit specialist art teaching needs 
  • Delivery of internal fit-out with specialist art cupboards, trays, sinks and areas for sewing machines etc. All compliant to DfE educational standards. 
Heathside School - Case Study - Exterior view of an old school building with damaged white panel walls, broken windows, and exposed steel roof trusses, surrounded by overgrown vegetation and debris.
Existing ROSLA Building – During strip out.
Interior of a partially demolished school building with exposed ceiling beams, removed flooring, and scattered debris, showing remnants of classroom walls and bulletin boards.
Existing ROSLA Building – During strip out.
Construction site with excavators clearing debris and soil in front of a brick school building, preparing ground for new development.
Demolition complete and forming foundations.
Modern classroom with grouped tables, orange stools, and mannequin forms, set up for design or textile work in a well-lit school environment.
Art Block complete – Reinstallation of school’s art equipment in preparation for first occupation.
Newly constructed red brick school building with large windows, exterior lighting, and surrounding landscaping at dusk.
Completed building externally with new paving and step free access into building.
Side view of a modern red brick school building with large windows and a paved walkway, surrounded by trees.
Completed building externally.

Results & Outcomes 

  • Project delivered on budget and within programme timeframe (June–October 2024) 
  • Modern, fit-for-purpose art teaching facility provided for staff and students 
  • Improved energy efficiency and accessibility  
  • Excellent feedback from school leadership on both process and outcome