Roby Park Primary and Park View Primary were assessed for suitability as a 2-form entry primary school. Roby Park has a large site with playing fields, while Park View has no fields but large hard play areas. Both schools need upgrades to meet requirements. Roby Park requires 200m2 of remodeling plus 310m2 of new build and extensions, while Park View requires 1,200m2 of remodeling and 48m2 of new build. The work at Roby Park could be isolated to the rear, while work at Park View would require phasing across the whole school. The estimated budget is £1.15m for Roby Park versus £1.45m for Park View due to the larger scope of

1. Summary of Feasibility Report
On
Roby Park Primary and Park View Primary
Background
The Corporate Asset Management team were asked to produce a Feasibility Report
on Roby Park Primary and Park View Primary, to see which site best fits the
requirements for a 2 Forms of Entry primary school.
Roby Park Primary is situated on a large site with extensive playing fields. The
Building has been rewired and had new windows installed in recent years.
Park View Primary is situated on a site with no grassed playing fields but has large
Hard Play Areas. The Building has been rewired and had sections of new roofing
and windows installed in recent years.
Officers from the Corporate Asset Management Team visited both Roby Park, and
Park View on the 20 July 2011. This visit enabled the Officers to assess individual
areas and structure against the DfE requirements.
Requirements for a Two Form of Entry School
Two forms of entry school require:
Building
 14 classrooms of an average size (60m2) 822m2
 1 (or 1 Large and 1 small) Assembly Hall totalling 226m2
 Staff and Admin areas totalling 114m2
 Learning Resources (Inc. Library and SEN areas) totalling 78m2 and
 Storage totalling 150m2
Site
 Pitches (Team Games) 8,400m2
 Hard Surface Games Courts at 1,440m2 and Hard Surface Informal & Social
at 1,030m2 (these areas can be combined)
 The site should be between 17,320m2 and 17,300m2
Figures above are taken from Building Bulletin 99 Minimum Standards

2. Roby Park
Roby Park currently has the following areas
Building
 12 Classrooms totalling 654.24m2 (average size 60m2) – 2 classrooms and
227.76m2 short of the standards
 Assembly hall measuring 204.08m2 – 21.92m2 short of the standards
 Staff and Admin totalling 65.48m2 – 48.52m2 short of the standards
 Learning Resources totalling 51.9m2 – 26.1m2 short of the standards
 Storage totalling 70.66m2 – 79.34m2 short of the standards
 Private Nursery 111.76m2
Site
 Pitches (Team Games) measuring 22,650m2 – 14,250m2 over the standards
 Hard Surface Games Courts and Hard Surface Informal & Social totalling
2470m2 (combined) – 687m2 short of the standards
 The total site is 35,220m2 – 15,920m2 over the upper standard
 Car parking – Limited Car Parking for current staff levels
Park View
Park View currently has the following areas
Building
 14 Classrooms totalling 724.21m2 (average size 45m2) – 97.79m2 short of
the standards
 Assembly hall & Gym totalling 289.42m2 – 63.42m2 over of the standards
 Staff and Admin totalling 174.1m2 – 60.1m2 over of the standards
 Learning Resources totalling 249.7m2 – 171.7m2m2 over of the standards
 Storage totalling 107.61m2 – 42.39m2 short of the standards
 Swimming pool
 Dining Hall Block with Community Rooms
 NNI Building
Site
 Pitches (Team Games) measuring 0m2 – 8,400m2 short the standards
 Hard Surface Games Courts and Hard Surface Informal & Social totalling
4,582m2 (combined) – 2,112m2 over of the standards
 The total site is 15,970m2 – 3,330m2 short of the upper standard
 Car parking – Limited Car Parking for current staff levels

3. Proposed Schemes
Roby Park (Appendix A)
It is envisaged that the east side of the building could remain unchanged (currently
has 8 classrooms) with internal remodelling undertaken to the west side (nursery
side).The remodelling would create 3 classrooms at approximately 66m2 each and
a 4th
classroom could be created by a new build extension of approximately 66m2.
The total area to be remodelled would be approximately 200m2 (excluding the
nursery area). A further 2 classrooms would be required and it is proposed that a
double temporary classroom be utilised on the east side of the site. This would give
a total provision of 14 classrooms.
To address the shortfall of staff and admin areas, a modular building solution could
be utilised behind the main entrance area. This would need to be approximately
114m2.
The area of the building to be re-modelled would need to be taken out of school use
whilst the works were carried out, potentially including the Nursery area depending
on the extent of works. The area would need to be physically segregated and a
temporary perimeter fence erected around the proposed extension area. An area
would also be required for a contractor’s compound. It is envisaged that depending
on the extent of work required the area could be out of school use for approximately
20 weeks. This could possibly be reduced if an alternative to the new build extension
was chosen. A single temporary classroom could be utilised so the school could
remain operational whilst the works were being carried out. Control of building work
during school hours would be needed, specifically with regard to noise levels,
however it is envisaged that because of the layout of site, a solution could be
developed which would allow works to be carried out without causing disruption to
the school.
Areas of hard play area would be out of use whilst the works are carried out,
therefore additional hard play areas could be created adjacent to the existing prior to
the main building works commencing. This would ensure that there is sufficient hard
play area available whilst the works are carried out and once complete will also
increase the overall hard play area to be in line with the requirements set out above.
Another issue to consider would be the future of the Private Nursery at the school. If
Roby Park was the chosen option, there would no longer be space for the private
nursery to operate at the school.

4. Park View (Appendix B)
It is envisaged that the north side of the building could remain unchanged
(Gymnasium and Assembly Hall side) together with the office area in the centre,
however extensive internal remodelling would be required to the remainder of the
building approx (1,200m2). This is due to the relatively small sized classrooms at an
average size of 45m2. Existing walls would need to be removed, which following a
site visit were deemed to be load bearing and replaced with steel supports and new
partition walls constructed to create larger classrooms in line with the requirements
above. Works would also be required to the electrics, heating and alarm systems in
these areas to suit the new configuration, together with new floor finishes and
decoration.
The reconfiguration of rooms would give a total of 13 classrooms, meaning an
additional classroom would be required. An option could be to build an extension
onto the existing staff room (room 064) and convert into a classroom. (The staff room
could be relocated to the existing classroom adjacent to the Assembly Hall). The
extension would need to be approximately 30m2, giving a total new room area of
64m2. An alternative solution would be utilising a single temporary classroom. Either
way, this would give the required total provision of 14 classrooms.
We believe that further development would also be required if the Car Park is
deemed to be too small. One option would be to move the car park and entrance to
the other side of the site/building. Works would be required to transform part of the
hard play area into a car park and a small extension (18m2) to create a new
entrance/foyer. The schools former car park could then be turned into a hard
Informal & Social area for the school.
For the school to remain operational whilst the works were ongoing the works would
have to be carried out in two phases, with one half of the teaching area vacated and
physically segregated at a time. It is envisaged that depending on the extent of work
required each area could be out of school use for approximately 15 weeks each
giving a total period of 30 weeks. It is envisaged that works would have to be carried
out during school hours to be completed within the above periods.
Other issues to consider would be the future of the Neighbourhood Nursery,
Swimming Pool and the newly refurbished Community Rooms in the Dining Hall
Block and Family Centre.

5. Conclusion
It is possible with a combination of reconfiguration of internal space and the
incorporation of new build extensions/modular buildings that both schools could be
made suitable for 2 form of entry.
Park View only requires a small amount of new build extension, however the amount
of internal remodelling required is extensive and would be to approximately 6 times
the area than what would be required at Roby Park. The area affected is spread
across the whole building at Park View, whereas at Roby Park it is limited to one
area which could be completely segregated from the remaining area of the school
whilst the works are ongoing. Physical segregation and keeping disruption to a
minimum at Park View would be much more difficult to achieve whilst the works were
ongoing. Please refer to SWOT analysis in Appendix C for further information.
When making a decision on which site to chose, the authority also needs to consider
the Department of Educations views on a possible future land disposal. In a Land
Disposal Application we have to include the background to how this site became
surplus to requirements. If Roby Park was to be disposed of, we would have to justify
choosing a site with no green playing fields over a site which has well over the
minimum standards. This may cause the department (DfE) to question the authority’s
judgement.
On the basis of the extensive works identified as being required from this feasibility
study at Park View together with the restricted site area, it would appear that in terms
of timescale, cost and potential disruption to pupils whilst works are ongoing, Roby
Park would appear to be best suited to be reconfigured to a 2 form of entry school.
This document was created by the KMBC Corporate Asset Management Team.

6. Appendix A – Roby Park Phasing Plan for required works
Appendix B – Park View Phasing Plan for required works

7. Appendix C – SWOT Analysis
Park View SWOT Analysis
Strength
 Large Solid Building, which is in good
condition
 High levels of hard play areas, that can
be used all year round
Opportunity
 Develop a large solid building into a 21st
Century Learning environment
 Swimming Pool on site which is used by
local schools and community
 Has a number of 3rd
Party Users – Family
Centre, NNI,
Weakness
 Small site with no grassed playing fields
 Currently majority of classrooms around
45m2 to 50m2 (10 out of 14 Classrooms)
 Higher cost scheme
 School have extended Car Park a number
time – Car Park very narrow
 All walls identified for demolition are
load bearing and would require steel
beams for support
 Swimming Pool Energy Costs are high
 School buildings are in good condition,
but on first inspection, the Swimming
Pool looks like it requires more
investment
Threat
 Major works and a number of phases,
could destabilise the running of the
school.
 Justifying disposing of a large site with
playing fields and retaining a small
school site
Roby Park SWOT Analysis
Strength
 Large site with large Playing Fields
 Only 3 Classrooms are between 40m2
and 45m2 (the remaining 8 classrooms
are just under 60m2
 Scheme to remodel and extend the
school would be to the rear of the school
while the school operates at the front of
the school relatively unaffected
 The majority of walls identified for
demolition are not load bearing and
wouldn’t require steel beams for
support. This is a significant factor in
reducing the cost of the scheme.
Opportunity
 School could extend beyond 2FE and still
manage to meet or exceed the DfE
requirements
Weakness
 Small building would need extending to
meet the DfE requirements
 School has no Swimming Pool
 School will also require 1 Double Mobile
Classroom to meet DfE requirements.
 Teaching areas are 2 storey with no lift.
Threat
 If this site is chosen could potentially
need to relocate/rebuild NNI, Family
Centre and Swimming Pool buildings
 Need to relocate Private Nursery at
School

8. Appendix D – Budget Cost Summary
The area of refurbishment / remodelling required at Park View is 1,200m2 compared
to 200m2 at Roby Park.
The new build extension areas / area of modular building required at Park View is
48m2 compared to 310m2 at Roby Park.
Modifications and extension to hard landscape areas is 700m2 at Park View
compared to 300m2 at Roby Park.
The changes/extension of the building at Roby Park could take place to the rear of
the school, while the school remains operational at the front. The changes required
at Park View are throughout the school (small classrooms) and would need to be
completed over a number of phases, which would cost more money and time to
complete and cause greater disruption to pupils.
The overall assessment of budget costs for the reconfiguration and modernisation of
the Park View site is £1.45m compared to £1.15m for the Roby Park site.
Budget costs were calculated by measuring the areas requiring remodelling and the
amount of new build at each site. The same rates were used for both sites to ensure
impartiality and were based on previous schemes undertaken.