Steyning Grammar School has marked the start of construction on its new school buildings at Shooting Field, a major milestone in the School’s long history and an important step towards creating a modern campus for its students.
The groundbreaking ceremony brought together representatives from the Department for Education (DfE), Bohunt Education Trust, the Diocese and BAM Construction, alongside school representatives and other project partners.
The new buildings will bring together the current lower school sites at Rock Road in Storrington and The Towers in Upper Beeding, with the upper school at Shooting Field, Steyning, creating a modern 11–18 school designed to support teaching, learning and the wider school community.
The design and phases of construction have carefully considered how the education of the young people currently at Steyning are protected throughout and this has been achieved due to the size of the School site. The ambition is that from September 2028, the students will move into the first phase of the build and then the old building can be taken down with final completion of the new outdoor spaces and final block by 2030.
The plans include contemporary teaching spaces, outdoor areas and modern sports facilities. The campus will be organised into distinct zones for each Key Stage, helping to create a clear sense of identity for different age groups and supporting movement around the school.
Headteacher Aidan Timmons said:
“Breaking ground marks an incredibly exciting and transformative moment for Steyning Grammar School. We are delighted to see construction begin on a project that will help shape the school’s future and create an environment where our pupils can learn, develop and thrive for years to come. We look forward to seeing the plans become a reality.”
Neil Strowger, CEO of Bohunt Education Trust, said:
“This is a hugely significant milestone for Steyning Grammar School and its community. The project represents a major investment in the future of its young people, providing an environment that reflects our ambition for every child. At Bohunt Education Trust, we are committed to ensuring that every student has the opportunity to fulfil their potential, and these new facilities will help create the conditions for generations of young people to thrive.”
Brian Briggs, Sector Director (Private Clients) and Regional Director, London, BAM said:
“It was a privilege to mark the start of construction at Steyning Grammar School. This project is about much more than new buildings. It’s about creating a sustainable school at the heart of its community, bringing students and staff together on one campus and providing an environment that will support learning and opportunity for many years to come. We’re delighted to be working with the school and its partners to deliver this important project.”
Steyning Grammar School is part of Bohunt Education Trust, a high-achieving family of ten schools providing exceptional education to over 12,500 students across the South of England.
