Foxford School chooses Thurston Group to deliver off-site manufactured classrooms

Thurston Group is delighted to have been awarded a six-figure contract to deliver a full turnkey modular construction solution for additional classrooms at Foxford School & Community Arts College in Coventry, increasing student capacity by 10 per cent via the NHS SBS Modular Framework.

The Foxford School project

Funded by Coventry City Council, the project will involve the manufacturing and installation of four new bespoke off-site manufactured facilities including additional classrooms, cloak rooms and office space, designed to accommodate the school’s growing student population and provide a modern and inspiring learning environment.

It will see the school provided with additional classrooms and toilet facilities, with flexible spaces to accommodate various teaching needs. The manufacture and installation process began in November 2024 and within two months, the new building will be completed, commissioned and handed over for operation, thanks to the efficiency of our offsite manufacturing methods.

The new classrooms will house an additional 120 pupils, along with four extra teachers and two teaching assistants.

We secured the project through a competitive bidding process, where our reputation for delivering cost-effective and high-quality educational facilities, and our commitment to health and safety, was key to our selection.

Speaking about the project, councillor Dr Kindy Sandhu, Cabinet Member for Education and Skills said, “We want every child in Coventry to have access to the best education. So, the opening of these new teaching facilities is not just great news for the staff and students at Foxford, it is great news for Coventry, as the young people who study in these classrooms will have the foundations to take our city forward.”

“The new spaces will offer students exceptional learning environments to go alongside their exceptional achievements. The project also creates six new highly skilled job opportunities which is brilliant for those looking for their next teaching role,” she continued.

Minimising disruption through our off-site approach

The off-site approach we use will minimise disruption to the school’s daily operations, allowing the structure to be built and installed rapidly without interfering with ongoing curriculum activities.

Throughout the install process, we will also provide opportunities for students at the school to tour the site, giving them an insight into off-site manufacturing as a potential future career path.

Speaking about Foxford School, John Pay, our group sales & marketing director commented, “This project is further evidence of the power of off-site manufacturing, allowing us to deliver durable, modern and cost-effective educational spaces within just three months, we will be able to provide the school with new, high-quality facilities that will greatly benefit the students and staff. This project exemplifies the speed, efficiency and reliability of off-site construction.”

The project also reflects our commitment to sustainable practices by reducing material waste and minimising the environmental impact during construction, where all waste materials will be diverted from landfill.

Our previous offsite education projects

We have completed a significant number of turnkey education projects across the UK in recent years, solidifying our role as a trusted provider of off-site manufactured modular buildings for schools across all ages. The Foxford School project is a continuation of our mission to deliver high-quality, adaptable learning spaces for the future.

If you’d like to find out more about our turnkey education solutions, or learn about the bespoke installations we can provide for you, get in touch with our team today.