This purpose-built science facility at Bourne Grammar School represents a significant investment in educational infrastructure, delivering cutting-edge teaching environments for Chemistry, Physics and Biology.

Funded through the Condition Improvement Fund (CIF), the project consolidated the school's science provision into a single, state-of-the-art building designed specifically for contemporary GCSE and A-level science education.
 

The new science block freed up the school's existing laboratories for conversion into additional teaching spaces, addressing broader curriculum needs whilst bringing all scientific disciplines together under one roof. This strategic approach to school building design maximises both spatial efficiency and departmental collaboration.
 

The architecture employs a rational linear plan that provides exceptional flexibility for timetabling and future adaptability—a key consideration in modern education architecture. Robust, low-maintenance materials were specified throughout to ensure swift construction delivery and minimize disruption to the school's daily operations, critical factors in occupied site projects.
 

Key Features:
 

The facility comprises 15 purpose-designed laboratories, each offering 90m² of teaching space, distributed across two floors. Dedicated preparation rooms equipped with dumb waiter systems ensure efficient material handling between levels, while comprehensive administration and staff areas support departmental operations.
 

Large glazed façades form a defining architectural characteristic, flooding laboratory spaces with natural daylight to create stimulating learning environments while reducing energy consumption.

The building is finished with a durable aluminium standing seam roof system, with carefully selected coloured glazing adding visual interest and aiding wayfinding throughout the science department.
 

This project demonstrates how thoughtful educational facility design, supported by CIF funding, can transform teaching capabilities and enhance the learning experience for students across all sciences.