Celebration ceremony marks start of new Stafford primary school build

Work on the new Burleyfields Primary School in Stafford, which is now under way, has been marked by a special sod-cutting ceremony.

The new 420 place primary school, which includes an extra 26 nursery places, is being built by Staffordshire County Council at a cost of around £12 million. The school will provide places for families in the new housing development and is expected to open in 2025. The school will provide places in Reception to Year 6 age groups, plus early years provision and will be opened in a phased approach.

The school is being built by GF Tomlinson and will be operated by The Creative Learning Partnership Trust.

Staffordshire County Council Cabinet Member for Education including SEND, Jonathan Price, said:

It's great to see the start of work on the new school, which is really important for the area and for the families in the new estate.

It's vital that we have sufficient school places for children from across the county and that our schools are fit for future learners. We know that having good facilities helps improve children's learning, and once open with its state-of-the-art facilities, I'm sure children will thrive.

The new school will also be one of the most sustainable in the County, which will help meet our target of reaching net zero by 2030. I look forward to seeing the school grow over the next few years."

Sam Compton, CEO of The Creative Learning Partnership Trust said:

We as a trust are delighted to support the local authority, the Department of Education and GF Tomlinson in the opening of Burleyfields Primary School.

We are excited that Burleyfields will become part of our family of schools in our trust. As a trust, we have a mission to create transformational educative opportunities, promoting social justice and unlocking individual freedom.

Burleyfields Primary School will be part of the Burleyfields community offering a welcoming environment where children can flourish academically, creatively and socially. We look forward to welcoming the first cohort of children who will be walking the Burleyfields way."

Rebecca Bell, Principal Designate, said

We have a strong culture of collaboration and look forward to meeting our new children and their families as they embark on their educational adventure."

Group managing director at GF Tomlinson, Adrian Grocock, said:

It's an honour to continue our long-standing relationship with Staffordshire County Council, providing much needed educational provision in the region.

Following our ground-breaking ceremony, we are well-positioned to deliver the build for this landmark primary school, ensuring much-needed primary and nursery places in the area."

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