In recent years the number of children being born in the Borough has risen very significantly.  In particular central Sutton and adjacent wards are beginning to feel increased pressure on places in the Reception year.

The Local Authority's initial assessment indicated that six extra classes would be required by September 2011 to accommodate this demand.  Six schools were identified to be part of this expansion and following discussions with schools and their governing bodies the Local Authority gave us the great news that Devonshire was to be one of them.

The first phase of building work to provide additional accommodation for Key Stage 1 children at Devonshire Primary School is now complete. A new classroom was ready for September 2011.

If, as is likely in this area, demand for additional places continues, and if the requisite capital funding becomes available to the Local Authority, we would then be looking at a further phase of building for Key Stage 2 accommodation and, it is hoped, necessary infrastructure such as staff accommodation, group rooms, communal and specialist spaces, for September 2014.

These are very exciting times for Devonshire Primary School.  We see this as a wonderful opportunity to provide 21st Century accommodation for all of our children.  This project has the potential to enhance our current site, whilst ensuring that there is sufficient play space for our children, a key consideration.  The governing body have  actively participated in the design of the first phase (KS1) and will be involved in the possible second phase (KS2) of the development. 

This project follows on from the earlier building project completed in September 2009 which created new classrooms. Both projects have been funded by the London Borough of Sutton, designed by the architect (HOCA) and built by construction contractors Durtnell.

See Design plans 2011 and photos of the construction work in March, April, May and June, August and October 2011.