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First images of how £60m school rebuild will look

Ed Barnes
Local Democracy Reporting Service
Ellis Williams Architects Limited An artist's computer generated impression of a two-tone grey three storey building with with square windows and yellow framesEllis Williams Architects Limited
Work is set to start on the first phase of the project in autumn 2025

The first images of how a £60m redevelopment of a Wirral school will look have been revealed.

The Mosslands School in Wallasey is set for a complete revamp after investment from the Department for Education.

The new school, to be built to the south of the existing school site, will also feature a new theatre and new sports halls.

Head teacher Adrian Whiteley said the development, which includes facilities for community use, was the best thing to happen in Wallasey "for a long, long time".

Ellis Williams Architects Limited An artist's computer generated impression of an aerial view of the three storey building showing playing fields, sports pitches and large car parkEllis Williams Architects Limited
The Department for Education has invested almost £60m in the project

"We'll be in well furbished, secure, calm classrooms that have got access to modern technology," he told the Local Democracy Reporting Service.

"We're a community school so we're open every day until 10pm in the evening.

"At the moment, some of those resources aren't in great condition."

He said the community would have a "building people can be proud of".

"It's long overdue but it's the best thing that will have happened in Wallasey for a long, long time."

Ellis Williams Architects Limited An artist's computer generated impression of the dining room area showing a large open area with long tables and benchesEllis Williams Architects Limited
Head teacher Adrian Whiteley says it will be a building "people can be proud of"

Parts of the school were first built in 1952 and have faced problems such as leaking roofs, drafty windows, and cracks.

The redevelopment will include a new three-storey school building, a new theatre, two sports halls and a fitness suite, a junior pitch, netball courts, a full size county level pitch, and an under 12s pitch alongside an engineering centre and facilities for children with complex needs.

There will also be solar panels, better insulation and a heat pump - which is expected to save at least £160,000 in running costs.

Work will start on the first stage of development in autumn 2025 with development of the new school and some outdoor areas first.

The second stage will see pupils moved over to the new school and the old school demolished.

A car park will then be built along with a bike store and more sports pitches, with work expected to be finished in the summer of 2028.

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