Rebuild Project
In 2008 Blakesley Hall Primary school underwent a total rebuild as part of the second phase of the Birmingham Schools PFI Project known as the PP2 programme.
The project cost £4.5 million, and the school now houses all 615 pupils, 28 teachers and 34 support staff in a 21st century state-of-the-art facility with new outdoor landscaping.
Fascinating Facts
During the rebuild:
- 5,000 cubic metres of earth was moved
- 350 cubic metres of concrete was used
- 170 tonnes of steel was used
- 600 foundation piles were required
- 1,800 square metres of roofing panels were needed
- 650 square metres of glazing were required.
Photos of the Rebuild
Here you can see a selection of photographs of the school in various stages of its rebuild.
![]() The original school with the new building behind. |
![]() Preparing to knock down the old building. |
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![]() Old portacabins. |
![]() Stage one site ready to build on. |
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![]() First stage nearly built. |
![]() New portacabins arrive as stage two starts. |
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![]() The start of a new playground. |
![]() The remaining old school is flattened. |
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![]() Stage two frame work. |
![]() Before the interior walls went in. |
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![]() Building the reception. |
![]() Reception in the making. |
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![]() Landscaping still to be done. |
![]() The final product! |