Galliford Try Building North East and Yorkshire has been awarded a £16.1m contract to reconstruct St Helens Primary School in Hartlepool. The project is being delivered on behalf of the Department for Education (DfE) and the Northern Lights Learning Trust.

Located in Headland, the school caters to 374 pupils. This includes an Additional Resourced Provision (ARP) specifically designed to support 25 children with Special Educational Needs.

The rebuild is significant as it acts as a cost pilot for the DfE. The initiative aims to investigate best practices and identify ways to secure greater value through the wider School Rebuilding Programme. The new two-storey facility is designed to be Net Zero Carbon in Operation (NZCiO), utilising passive design principles to enhance energy efficiency and reduce future maintenance and utility costs.

The modernised campus will feature dedicated classrooms for infant, junior, and Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) pupils. Facilities will also include a library, a main hall, a nursery, and a staffroom. Externally, the site will provide both soft and hard play areas alongside on-site parking.

Jeremy Barnett, Managing Director for Galliford Try North East and Yorkshire, said: “St Helens’ existing buildings have exceeded their expected service life and we’re looking forward to delivering a modern learning environment that enables students to reach their full potential.”

The project is scheduled for completion and handover in Summer 2027.

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