How we helped:
When Buckton Fields Primary School was unexpectedly ordered to close, it sent shockwaves through the education sector. Building surveys identified concerns with work carried out by a now-defunct contractor, leaving students without a safe place to learn. To ensure continuity, students were relocated to their sister school, Pineham Barns, while a rapid solution was put in place. With urgency at the forefront, the Department for Education (DfE) turned to Portakabin to deliver high-quality temporary school facilities—bringing students back to their home community as quickly as possible.
Through a carefully planned, phased delivery, Portakabin ensured that Buckton Fields Primary School was back in operation with purpose-built, modern learning spaces by February. The temporary facilities matched the high standards of the previous school, offering separate classrooms, a spacious school hall, fully equipped kitchen facilities, an innovation space, a new early years outdoor area, and dedicated space for breakfast and after-school clubs.
The first phase successfully provided facilities for Early Years to Year 2, supporting nearly 180 pupils. In Phase 2, set for completion in Summer 2024, an additional 18 Portakabin modules will create a second storey, expanding provision for up to 300 pupils. This will include four new teaching classrooms and three breakout spaces with glazed partitioning. This phased and adaptable approach is a hallmark of our modular expertise, ensuring schools can continue to thrive, even in the face of unexpected challenges.
