Bank View South SEND School and New Heights School, Liverpool

Bank View South is a new school for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The first phase was to remodel existing classrooms to accommodate an initial 70 pupils in time for the school year. We also added hygiene rooms, installed new toilets and a kitchen, and incorporated 1100mm-high balustrading. Our work continued after the critical phase 1 deadline was met, by enhancing the exterior with a winding path, creating an outdoor area for keeping chickens, and providing wheelchair-accessible picnic benches. Capacity for a further 70 places has been created by phase 2 of the project between June and November 2024.

New Heights School is a new Pupil Referral Unit accommodating 25 young people. The project involved creating a new woodwork room, a hair and beauty area, science labs, an art room, a reception area, and general classrooms. We refurbished the existing hub area to create a dining area and a space for pupil interaction. There are access controls on all internal and external doors, along with CCTV facilities. 

Acoustic panels and suspended ceilings in both schools optimise the learning environment.

Meeting tight project timelines was critical so that children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities could start school in September and receive their education within the Liverpool area. Starting on July 3rd, the classrooms and internal work needed to be completed within nine weeks. Despite the challenge, the team successfully kept the project on schedule, ensuring the children could begin the new year in their refurbished schools. We completed the external works of phase 1 in December 2023, with phase 2 following in 2024.

The final phase of this project was completed in September 2025, with Robertson working closely with end users, Liverpool City Council and project management consultant AtkinsRéalis to create the new, high-quality learning environments. 

The internal refurbishment included the creation of new classrooms and ancillary spaces from existing spaces, installation of energy-efficient electrical and mechanical systems, acoustic treatments added to every classroom for noise reduction, new toilet facilities and improvements to the auditorium, control room and learning areas.

Pupils occupied the building from September 2023 after the completion of the initial phase of works, with subsequent refurbishments progressing in the live school environment. Working hours were tailored and programme updates clearly communicated while noise levels were carefully monitored to minimise potential impact to pupils.

Clear Futures projects have social value designed in to their delivery, and with over 10 local people employed (FTE)  on the project, we have a strong commitment to benefiting the local community. 

Our team and partners delivered upskilling sessions for the local supply chain to support them on work winning, BIM and digital construction, and health and safety requirements.

With a combined 88.4 weeks of apprenticeships on the contract, our team and supply chain have committed to developing the careers of local young people.