London Academy of Excellence Tottenham – Classroom Expansion
- Location - Tottenham
- Client - London Academy of Excellence
1. Project Context and Background
Client and Site
- London Academy of Excellence Tottenham is an academically selective free school for ages 16–19, established in 2017 as part of the White Hart Lane redevelopment. Notably, it is sponsored by Highgate School (education sponsor) and Tottenham Hotspur Football Club (business sponsor).
- LAE Tottenham is celebrated for its academic excellence, being named The Sunday Times Sixth Form College of the Year in 2021 and rated “Outstanding” in all Ofsted categories in 2021.
Crestel’s Previous Works
- In 2023, Crestel Projects delivered a major alteration and refurbishment at LAE Tottenham, installing a new library, student space, plus a state-of-the-art music block, studios, and classroom division enhancements.
2. Scope and Strategic Purpose
Scope of Work
Crestel Projects is launching the project with the following key deliverables:
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Construction of two new classrooms.
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Reconfiguration and separation of an existing study space.
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Design and build a new office area.
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Project delivery executed over the bank holiday weekend to ensure readiness for student return.
Strategic Aims
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Minimise disruption to the academic schedule by working during school holidays and weekends.
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Maximise functional space to support growing student needs with new learning environments.
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Maintain academic standards by ensuring safe, high-quality facilities for immediate use when students arrive.
3. Execution Strategy and Methodology
a. Pre-construction Coordination
The joint design meeting with the architect and client emphasises collaborative planning, a cornerstone for delivering tight-schedule educational refurbishments.
b. Meticulous Scheduling
Working over Easter and a bank holiday weekend demonstrates precise timing and resource allocation to ensure fast turnaround while adhering to institutional safety and access standards.
c. Specialist Teamwork and Procurement
Crestel’s project management team, along with specialist subcontractors, ensured all materials and labour were pre-staged and optimised for quick assembly and finishing.
d. Quality Assurance and Readiness
Post-construction, facilities were thoroughly vetted so that classrooms, study areas, and offices are fully operational by the first student day, a testament to efficient quality control and coordination.
4. Outcomes and Impact
- Successful Delivery: Two new classrooms, a reconfigured study space, and a new office were completed, ready for student and staff use at the start of school following Easter.
- Seamless Transition: Disruption-free return of students and staff, reflecting Crestel’s capability to deliver under tight education-sector timelines.
- Collaboration Excellence: This project exemplifies teamwork, swift execution, and elevated facility provision within a constrained timeframe.
Client and Team Recognition
Huge credit is due to Crestel’s site team and subcontractors for orchestrating this final push. Their adaptability, efficiency, and quality execution ensured the success of a high-pressure, essential educational upgrade.
Crestel Projects specialises in education-sector refurbishments, classroom expansions, and complex projects delivered within tight timeframes. If you are a school, college, or estate manager looking to upgrade facilities, create modern learning environments, and minimise disruption to staff and students, get in touch with our team today.