St Nicholas SEN School

Overview

St Nicholas SEN School is a new four-form-entry specialist learning environment providing enhanced facilities for children with special educational needs. Built on the live operational school site, the project required seamless coordination to ensure uninterrupted teaching while delivering modern, future-ready accommodation.

Key Facts

Client: London Borough of Croydon
Location: Croydon
Project Type: SEN Education Facility
Services: Mechanical Design, Installation & Commissioning
Value: Approx. £1.2m MEP
Completion: On programme

Delivery Summary

Westec supported the full mechanical delivery, providing robust heating, ventilation and hot-water systems designed for high occupancy. The coordinated approach ensured safe operations and reliable performance across all teaching, therapy and circulation areas.

Mechanical & Electrical Scope

• TM52 overheating modelling across learning spaces
• Daylighting optimisation for BREEAM Excellent
• Gas boiler plant providing space and water heating
• NVHR units across classrooms
• Mechanical ventilation to WC and service areas

Sustainability & Compliance

• Achieved BREEAM Excellent
• Fully Part L compliant
• Ventilation strategy tailored for air quality and energy performance

Challenges & Achievements

• Live operational school site requiring phased access planning
• Steep, tree-protected site with limited vehicle access
• Delivered on programme with successful handover

Outcome & Benefits

The school now benefits from healthy, bright and comfortable spaces, supported by efficient building systems that reduce operational costs and support long-term resilience.