Plans for a new learning village at St Peter’s Junior School unveiled.
Plans for a ‘new era’ at St Peter’s CoE Junior School in Ruddington have taken a further step, with the release of artist impressions of how the new temporary learning village will look.
Following the discovery of structural issues as part of routine work in the main building, the school has been permanently closed since December.
Work on the temporary learning village started in the new year and is continuing seven days a week. It is well on track to be ready by the start of the Easter holidays so that pupils can move into their temporary new home in the new term.
The new learning village is being built next to the current building and will accommodate all 350 pupils. The work is being overseen and delivered on behalf of the council by Arc Partnership, the council’s design and construction partner.
The long-term plan is to demolish the current building and rebuild the school. The council continues to liaise with the Department for Education to request urgent funding. This has the backing of the local MP.
Wayne Bexton, Director of Economy, Environment and Assets at Nottinghamshire County Council commented on how pleased he is with the progress made so far, helped by how closely council teams have been working with the school. He said:
“We are working to a fast turn-around as we have prioritised resources. We know how important it is for the school and community to have this temporary new home and we want to do everything we can to make sure they get the environment they deserve.”
Headteacher Michael Bradley said he was thrilled by the design for the new temporary learning village and impressed by how quickly the project has moved on. He said:
“From the outset, we have all worked together to ensure that the learning village is not only constructed as quickly as possible but it is also designed as such that will allow every pupil to flourish. I am confident this vision will be realised.
“We now move forward with optimism and purpose, excited to reunite our school community on one site once again. This represents a new era for St Peter’s and the children of Ruddington and we cannot wait to get started."
“I’m deeply grateful to the teams at the county council and Arc partnership for their leadership and commitment.”
More than 350 St Peter’s pupils continue to have a school place at other local schools or facilities. These include James Peacock Infant School, Cotgrave Candleby Lane School, Jesse Gray Primary School and Millside Spencer Academy. A school bus service is available for pupils travelling outside of Ruddington.
Wayne Bexton added:
“We would like to once again acknowledge and thank the Nottinghamshire schools which have continued to accommodate St Peter’s pupils."
Parents who have already submitted applications for infant to junior transfer for the school are assured that the process will continue as normal. Parents who applied on time will receive an outcome on National Offer Day, 16 April 2026.
