Darlington Schools

This four-school PFI education project consists of an Education Village (which brought together three existing schools) and one primary school. The facilities became available on a phased basis in 2005 and 2006 and between them serve 2,000 staff and pupils. The contract has a 25-year operational term that expires in 2030.

Designed by RyderHKS, supported by Cundall Johnston and DESCO, the schools were built by Kajima Construction Europe (UK) Limited. The Education Village represents the consolidation of Springfield Primary School, Haughton Community School and Beaumont Hill Special School. It successfully combines existing nursery, primary, secondary and special education needs into a single, cohesive campus, representing a unique approach to inclusive education in Darlington. In addition, each school provides energy efficient accommodation through the use of sustainable engineering and technology.

Operations and maintenance services (FM services) are provided by MITIE. HICL owns a 50 per cent stake in this project, through a joint venture with Kajima Partnerships Ltd, a subsidiary of Kajima Corporation.