St. Mary’s School for Girls - External Remodelling and Improvements

St. Mary’s School for Girls in Colchester has been a client of Ingleton Wood for a number of years. Following the school’s evaluation of their Lower School site, the need for a number of improvements were identified including car parking, safe separation of vehicles and pedestrians, and the safeguarding of pupils.

We responded to the brief by designing a sweeping feature entrance wall incorporating secure entrance gates. This naturally provided separation between the school and the car parking area, and created a new safe courtyard space behind.

We designed and managed these works including the car park reconfiguration under multiple contracts over two phases, and during some periods when the school was occupied. Hard and soft landscaping scheme designs were prepared by Wynne-Williams Associates.

The project has dramatically improved both the appearance and arrangement of the school grounds. Both school and parents are very pleased with the outcome!