South Hunsley Secondary & Sixth Form School
About
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Location: South Hunsley, Ferriby
Client: The Education Alliance Trust (TEAL)
Value: £2.5m
Timeframe: 38 weeks
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Construct a new two-storey 743sqm building on a live school site featuring a new reception hall, 8 classrooms, plantroom, administrative spaces, stores and toilet facilities.
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Helix delivered a modern, sustainable and future-ready learning environment. Implementing strict safeguarding protocols, enhanced DBS checks, bespoke site inductions, and close collaboration with school staff throughout the delivery.
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Consideration for SEND and SEMH provision in line with Building Bulletin 104.
Accessible and inclusive integration of natural light, sustainable materials, and biophilic principles to create a calm, inspiring place to learn.
Improved access, flow, and security across the school campus.
Dedicated plant room, new water systems, and energy-efficient infrastructure ensure the building is both future-proofed and sustainable, targeting high environmental performance.
Sustainable features including PV panels, efficient glazing, and a highly insulated thermal envelope.
External wall insulation and high-performance windows for improved energy efficiency.
Roof U-Values designed for insulation and reduced energy demand.
PV solar array on the roof to harness renewable energy.
Timber shingles integrated into the façade to connect with the landscaped backdrop.
Natural louvre systems on the south-facing façade to reduce solar gains.
Concrete floor plates providing high thermal mass for energy-efficient heating and cooling.
Retention of all existing trees on site, alongside new tree planting for a biodiversity net gain.
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“Our vision was to create a building that not only provides high-quality teaching spaces but also embodies sustainability and wellbeing, this is a facility that futureproofs education at South Hunsley while minimising environmental impact.”
Alessandro Caruso.
“Projects like South Hunsley represent why Helix exists - to deliver spaces that make a real difference for local communities. We’ve created a facility that reflects both the immediate needs of South Hunsley and the long-term vision for sustainable, inclusive education spaces in our region.”
Ross Bellingham, Commercial Director
“This marks the realisation of a vision and I am immensely proud of a facility that will stand for generations as a beacon of what communities can create through strong partnerships.”
Michaela Blackledge, Head teacher of South Hunsley School and Sixth Form.