Kisimul School
Kisimul School, Long Ditton – residential and educational facilities for children with special needs
In 2007 Kisimul School acquired a group of Edwardian buildings in the Green Belt in Long Ditton, Surrey, which had been in use as a training and conference centre.
Archadia were appointed to deliver a ‘whole site’ masterplanning approach to convert the complex into a new school for children with severe learning difficulties and challenging behaviour.
Over a period of four years several projects involving remodelling, refurbishments and new extensions have been carried out in a series of traditional contracts to create high quality educational and living accommodation.
As the school needed to remain operational during the works, a detailed phasing plan was required to ensure the children’s safety and limit disruption to their daily lives.
Archadia have successfully carried out sensitive negotiations with the planners to arrive at designs acceptable for this Green Belt development.
The improved and new facilities have allowed Kisimul Group to deliver high quality care and education in an attractive and safe environment and has greatly enhanced the site. Further phases are planned to include landscaping and a swimming pool complex.
Key facts:
Site area: 3.3 ha
No. of pupils: 60
Green belt location