A £4.6 million extension to Frogston Primary in Edinburgh has delivered six new classrooms along with additional office and breakout space to support the school’s growing roll.
The original school building, completed in 2021, was designed with future expansion in mind as part of the City of Edinburgh Council’s strategy to cater for several new housing developments included in the City Plan 2030.
Foundations were extended at the time to allow the new accommodation to tie into the existing substructure. The latest works also include new external facilities and landscaping, with materials selected to match the appearance of the original building.
Holmes Miller acted as architect, with Henry Brothers as main contractor. Structural and civil engineering was provided by Will Rudd, with project management and quantity surveying delivered by AtkinsRealis, landscaping by ERZ, and M&E design by Blackwood Partnership.
Frogston Primary now supports more than 500 learners, including around 100 nursery children. Construction was carried out while the school remained fully operational, with works planned around teaching activities to minimise disruption.
The project is described as having has been built to an ‘enhanced energy performance’ standard and will welcome pupils after the summer holidays.
Sebastian Mitel, project engineer at Will Rudd Edinburgh, said, “It was incredibly rewarding to help create more space for the pupils and teachers at Frogston Primary. Will Rudd has extensive experience delivering education buildings in Edinburgh and beyond. The main challenge was ensuring construction had minimal impact on a busy school environment, and that no learning time was lost. This excellent new space is testament to the collaborative work of the design team, the contractor, and the school.”
Headteacher Lorraine Lawrie added, “Our pupils have loved watching the construction team at work, but they are even more excited to explore this new part of their school. With more than 500 children attending Frogston, this additional space will help them thrive and enjoy a really positive learning experience.”
