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• Development at Manstone Site - update

  Fri 19 Dec 2025 First Federation Trust

  Artist impressions of the state-of-the-art new building, outdoor space and multi-use green area (MUGA) at the Manstone Avenue site at Sidmouth CE Primary School have been revealed, highlighting the impressive plans for the school, its pupils and the local community. 

   

  The development, which is being undertaken by Skinner Construction, is starting to take shape and due for completion in May 2026. Existing buildings are being replaced and renovated with the aim to create a modern indoor and outdoor space to meet evolving educational needs.   

   

  Alex Spraggon, Head of School, says, ‘It’s been great to see work commencing on the Manstone site, and to have a vision of how the new site will look next summer. We’re excited to be able to deliver an inspirational new learning environment in which pupils can continue to flourish and achieve, both indoors and out. Spending time outdoors whether through play, sport or relaxation can significantly help with mental well-being, physical development and physical health, and so we’re really pleased to be able to offer the MUGA as an all-year round area for sport.’    
   

  Sidmouth CE Primary is a member school of First Federation Trust, a multi-academy of 29 primaries across Plymouth, Devon and Dorset.   

   

  Helen Warren, Director of Operations from First Federation Trust, says, ‘This is a collaborative project which has been partly funded by the Department for Education (DfE) and Devon County Council, for which the Trust and school are extremely grateful. We’re looking forward to seeing the progress on this development which will benefit the wider community as well as the school and its pupils.’ 

   

  Mr Spraggon continues, ‘Applications for children due to start primary school in September 2026 close on 15th January 2026. We have spaces available in our Nursery which is available from the age of two, and across the school, so please contact the reception if you’re interested in a tour of our facilities.’ 

   

  https://www.firstfederation.org/news/detail/artist-impressions-of-the-state-of-the-art-new-bui/

• Manstone Avenue development at Sidmouth CE Primary School to start this summer

  Thu 19 Jun 2025 First Federation Trust

  The eagerly anticipated redevelopment of the Manstone Avenue site at Sidmouth CE Primary School in Devon is set to begin this July, with local company Skinner Construction due to complete the works.   

   

  The collaborative project has been partly funded by the Department for Education (DfE) and Devon County Council, with plans approved by DfE last year to replace and renovate existing buildings, creating a modern new space for pupils’ learning and development.   

   

  Alex Spraggon, Head of School, says, ‘We’re really pleased to have a start date for the development works at Manstone and look forward to the benefits the new site will bring to our school and local community. Work is due to be completed by May 2026 and will consist of a modern new-building and redeveloped area both indoors and out, where pupils will continue to receive the high standard of education and care we offer.’    

   

  Sidmouth CE Primary is a member school of First Federation Trust, a multi-academy of 29 primaries across Plymouth, Devon and Dorset.   

   

  Paul Walker, Chief Executive Officer of First Federation Trust, says, ‘We’re extremely grateful to DfE and Devon County Council for providing funding for this much needed project, and we look forward to working with Skinner Construction, a long-established Sidmouth based company who were awarded the contract after we went out to tender.   

   

  'We pride ourselves in working with our member schools to do whatever is needed to improve pupil outcomes and work hard to enhance provisions for all. Sidmouth Primary is known for driving continual improvement and for offering children excellent opportunities which this new site will continue to enhance.’   

   

  Mr Spraggon continues, ‘I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their patience as we’ve waited for this project to begin. We're very excited about the impending improvements and will continue to share updates throughout the year. People can follow us on our Sidmouth Primary Facebook page to see photos and notifications along the way.’    

  

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  Fri 31 Jan 2025

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