Tolworth Girls School

Requirement

When two roofs on an existing building at Tolworth Girls School Sixth Form reached the point of requiring major repair and replacement, the leadership team needed a solution that would allow essential works to proceed without disrupting teaching and learning. The project was co-funded with the Department for Education, adding further importance to delivering a well-managed and efficient programme of works.

A key priority was maintaining continuity for students and staff. The school required high-quality temporary accommodation to house eight classrooms, including four fully equipped science laboratories as well as a dedicated staff room and prep room. The accommodation needed to be installed during the summer break to minimise disruption, fully fitted out and ready for occupation by October half term, and capable of supporting the school’s day-to-day operations to the same standard as their permanent facilities.

Project name: Tolworth Girls School
Sector: Education
Location: Surbiton, Surrey
Client name: Tolworth Girls School & Sixth Form
Supplied by: Wernick Modular Hire
Size: 32 modules
Features: 4 general teaching classrooms, 4 science classrooms, internal lift and stairs

Solution

Following a competitive tender process, Wernick was appointed to deliver a comprehensive temporary accommodation solution that met the school’s operational, educational and scheduling requirements.

The modular facilities were installed during the summer break, ensuring no interruption to teaching time. Once in place, the units were fitted out to provide eight fully functional classrooms, including four specialist science spaces, alongside a staff room and prep room. Careful project coordination allowed the school to take full ownership of the accommodation by October half term, exactly as planned.

The solution enabled Tolworth Girls School to continue delivering uninterrupted education throughout the roof replacement works, with students and staff remaining on-site in a safe, fully equipped and comfortable learning environment.

Overall, we’re very happy with what Wernick provided, especially in enabling us to keep our students in school throughout the works. We would happily recommend them.

Andy Hetherington

Resource Director