The Site comprises the existing Greenfield Academy and extends to approximately 9.6ha, located to the west of Newton Aycliffe in County Durham.

 The Site includes the main school buildings which are located within the northern and central sections of the Site, with grassed open spaces/playing fields, divided by a tree belt located towards the southern and western sections of the Site. Three tennis courts, a double hard surfaced MUGA, and a 3G pitch are located immediately west of the main school buildings, whilst surface car parking is provided to the north and east.

Vehicular access/egress to/from the Site is via Greenfield Way to the east. The access/egress arrangements operate via a one-way system, with vehicles entering at the southern access point, driving north (alongside an area marked for drop off/pick up) to the exit point. Vehicles may also utilise the main area of car parking for student drop off by turning left at the northern point of the one-way system. For pedestrians, access is provided via a footpath adjacent to the vehicular egress point to the north. Public transport access to the Site can be achieved via bus and rail from Newton Aycliffe Station.

The Proposal

The proposal comprises the demolition of Blocks 1 (partial), 3, 4, 5, 6 and 9, the retention of Blocks 2 & 7 and the sports Hall (Block 8), and the erection of a new three-storey teaching block and extension to the Sports Hall (Block 8), along with associated access and external works. The new teaching block is proposed to be located to the north of existing Blocks 2 & 7, which is to be retained as part of the current proposed scheme. A rear extension to the Sports Hall (Block 8) located to the north-western extent of the Site is also proposed.

 As a result of the new three-storey teaching block, the existing car parking provision is proposed to be re-provided to the south of Blocks 2 & 7, in the location of existing Block 1 (which is to be largely demolished).

 Access to the Site is to remain as existing (i.e. access from the south and egress from the north). Alternative internal access arrangements are proposed in order to facilitate access to the new car park to the south of Blocks 2 & 7, the creation of a hammerhead to the northwest of the Sports Hall (Block 8) in order to enable movement for emergency vehicles, and the addition of dedicated bus lane within the Site’s boundary.

 An additional playground and landscaping area is proposed to the east of Blocks 2 & 7, in place of the existing Blocks which are to be demolished.

 A Site Plan is available to view at the bottom of this website page, under ‘Downloads’.

The site has significant condition issues which require a transformative solution to resolve. The rebuild and refurbishment identified will consolidate accommodation so that teaching and learning takes place in fewer blocks, the use of demountable classrooms is no longer required and safeguarding is improved.  The rebuild school will have a capacity for 750 pupils which is sufficient for current and future pupil rolls. This long awaited and essential advancement at Greenfield Academy is set to lay the foundation for a long-term future for the school, pupils, and families within the community of Newton Aycliffe and beyond. The proposed scheme will provide world class facilities, designed to offer exceptional educational opportunities for every child.