A new building with six state-of-the-art ICT classrooms and an extension to the dining area at Biddenham International School & Sports College has been opened.
The project managed by Pick Everard with Ashe Construction, was completed on budget and on time, with enough time for the school to effectively plan ahead of the new school year in September.
Cllr Jane Walker (Conservative, Clapham & Oakley Ward) portfolio holder for Families, Education and Children’s Services, said: “We are delighted to have delivered this important project for Biddenham International School & Sports College.
“The new building and extension will provide students with state-of-the-art facilities for their studies, and the additional dining space will allow for a more comfortable and enjoyable lunch experience.
“We worked closely with Pick Everard and Ashe Construction to ensure that the project was delivered on budget and on time, and we are very pleased with the end result.”
The project was delivered through the previous Bedford Borough Council’s Capital Budget through partnerships with the school, Pick Everard and Ashe Construction.
David Bailey, Principal at Biddenham International School & Sports College, added, “Thanks to this development our students have some fabulous new classrooms, dining area and Science Labs to enhance their school experience and future success.
“We would like to thank the Local Authority for supporting us to offer more school places to our local community and Ashe for producing such excellent facilities and being so accommodating.”
The new building and dining extension will mean the school will be able to future-proof high-quality education for its students, as well as increase the number of admissions to 240 children per year to reflect the borough’s rising population and the popularity of the school.
Cllr Michael Headley (Lib Dems, Putnoe) the former Portfolio Holder for Finance welcomed the opening.
“It is fantastic that this building has been delivered following investment we made from the Council’s budget,” he said.
