Buxton Building Contractors Limited

Education

With more than 80 new build, refurbishment, and extension projects under our belt, our educational experience is extensive. Our specialist skills and knowledge have allowed us to deliver high-quality, innovative, sustainable, and cost-effective buildings suitable for the modern pupil to both public and private clients.

Our technical capacity has been demonstrated and strengthened through our diverse portfolio of projects, which includes pre-schools, primary and secondary schools, SEN schools, and further education colleges.

Our projects feature external landscaping and play areas, arts, sports, and leisure facilities, refectories, media rooms, and libraries. Sustainability is also a key aspect of our design process to achieve the requisite BREEAM ratings.

Buxton has developed particular expertise in working within occupied educational environments, ensuring that the safety of staff and pupils remains paramount with minimal disruption to their learning.

We are flexible in our approach and listen to the needs of our end users. Buxton also involves students in the construction process by organising hard hat site tours, safety talks, and other educational activities where appropriate.

Buxton Bear

Since joining the company, Buxton Bear has been hard at work on-site. His role is to help make construction educational and promote health and safety on-site throughout the company’s education portfolio.

Goodenough College Giving Day 2025

Goodenough College is holding its annual Giving Day today and tomorrow, bringing together Members, Alumni, friends, and supporters to raise funds for the Room to Grow campaign. The campaign focuses on restoring and refurbishing a row of Georgian terrace houses on Mecklenburgh Square, providing more affordable accommodation for outstanding postgraduate students each year. As the contractor currently delivering the refurbishment of 43–47 Mecklenburgh Square, we are pleased to

Glass Lifting Robot Enhances Safety and Precision at Royal Russell

A state-of-the-art glass lifting robot is being used by our specialist subcontractors at the new Royal Russell Junior School building to install the curtain walling and windows. The compact, battery-powered machine uses powerful suction pads and a fully articulated arm to lift, tilt, rotate, and precisely position large, glazed panels weighing several hundred kilograms. Designed for even the most difficult environments, confined spaces and uneven ground, the robot enables a

Projects

Melrose School

Architect: McBains
PQS: The Warhurst & Bourne Partnership Ltd
Structural Engineer & M&E Consultant: BDP
Contract Administrator: Cobalt Project Management Ltd

The new extension of Melrose SEN school in Mitcham for London Borough of Merton.

We delivered new facilities for primary school-age children, including new classroom space and breakout areas as well as providing a sports hall and kitchen which will also be shared with the existing secondary school.

External works have also been undertaken, with a wildlife garden, multi-use play spaces, and new car parking facilities, alongside refurbishment to existing classrooms and catering areas.

The school is on a restricted ‘live school’ site, located down a narrow side lane which is shared with two neighbouring schools.

Merton’s specialist education support schools and services have combined to form Melbury College; a partnership that includes Melrose School, supporting pupils with complex behaviour needs - Social, Emotional, and Mental Health issues (SEMH).

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