Kymin View Primary School
Project Brief
Monmouthshire County Council required a new standalone outdoor classroom facility at Kymin View School to support additional learning activities and
provide a flexible teaching environment connected to the wider school grounds. The project required a complete design, manufacture and installation solution
delivered within a live school environment while maintaining safe separation between construction activities and day-to-day school operations.
The building needed to provide a welcoming and practical space suitable for outdoor education, small group learning and enrichment activities. The design
also needed to visually complement the existing school buildings, including the use of colour-matched window frames and durable external finishes suitable for long-term educational use.

Client
Royal Bolton Hospital
Sector
Healthcare
Location
Farnworth, Bolton
The Main Features
Outside
Horizontal Cedral cladding was installed on site to provide a durable, weather-resistant façade with a clean and contemporary appearance. The cladding system offers long-term performance while requiring minimal maintenance, ensuring the building remains robust and visually consistent within the school environment.
Green framed windows were specified to match the existing school buildings, helping the new classroom integrate naturally with the wider campus. This careful coordination of materials and colours ensures the structure blends sympathetically into the established school setting.
The building incorporates step-free access to support inclusive use by pupils, staff, and visitors. Level thresholds and clear access routes ensure the facility is easily accessible while supporting safe circulation within the outdoor learning area.
A brick plinth was constructed around the base of the building to complement the existing architecture and provide additional durability at ground level. This feature helps protect the external envelope from wear while visually tying the new structure into the surrounding buildings.
Inside
Custom built-in L-shaped bench seating was incorporated into the classroom layout to maximise seating capacity while maintaining clear circulation space. The seating provides a practical and space-efficient solution for group learning activities.
A compact kitchenette was included to support practical activities, refreshments, and staff use during lessons or outdoor learning sessions. The installation was carefully integrated into the overall layout without reducing usable teaching space.
A fully equipped hygiene room and accessible WCs were provided to deliver dignified, compliant facilities tailored to pupils with additional learning needs.
The internal arrangement was designed to maximise the available floor area while maintaining a clear and functional layout for teaching activities, movement, and supervision.
Large windows provide natural light and views of the surrounding outdoor environment, creating an open and welcoming learning space that encourages engagement and a strong connection with the outdoor setting.
Challenges & how we overcame them
Construction activities were carried out on an operational school site, requiring careful
safeguarding procedures, communication
with staff and strict site management to
maintain safety for pupils and visitors.
Secure site fencing and clearly defined work
zones were implemented to separate
construction operations from school
activities and maintain a controlled working
environment.
Working hours and construction activities
were carefully scheduled to minimise
disruption to lessons and daily school
operations while maintaining safe working
conditions.
Traffic marshals and a banksman were
required to manage vehicle movements,
deliveries and site access safely within the
restricted school environment.
Limited crane positioning space and the
proximity of surrounding buildings and
overhead power lines required detailed
planning, including ground bearing
assessments and a comprehensive lift plan.
Close coordination between factory
manufacturing teams and site installation
teams was required to maintain programme
certainty and avoid delivery delays or
logistical disruptions.
The Results
Built for Better Learning
The completed outdoor classroom at Kymin View School provides a flexible and durable learning environment that supports outdoor education and additional teaching space for pupils and staff.
By combining off-site manufacturing with carefully coordinated site installation, the project was delivered efficiently while minimising disruption to the operational school environment. The modular approach enabled the building to be manufactured in parallel with site preparations, reducing the overall programme duration and improving quality control prior to installation.
The finished structure integrates successfully with the surrounding school buildings through coordinated materials and colour-matched windows, while internal features such as built-in seating and a kitchenette create a practical and adaptable learning space. The result is a well-designed facility that supports the school’s educational activities and provides a robust, long-term addition to the school campus.
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