Elmgrove Primary School and Nursery Unit

We are excited to announce the completion of Elmgrove Primary School project, which includes the construction of a new 21-classroom primary school, a double-unit nursery school, and a dedicated nurture unit. A key feature of the development is pedestrian access to the Connswater Community Greenway, providing a safe and accessible route for children and parents to walk to and from school.

About Elmgrove Primary School

Elmgrove Primary School, located in East Belfast, Northern Ireland, has a rich history. Originally opened as Elmgrove Elementary School on 9 January 1933, the school has long served the local community. In November 2024, the original building at Beersbridge Road closed, and the new Elmgrove campus at the former Avoniel site opened its doors in December 2024.

Project Overview

The development involved extensive refurbishment and alterations to the existing Grade A listed building, along with the construction of three new wings at the rear. The retention of the listed building ensures that the new school preserves an important historical architectural element. The completed facility now accommodates approximately 620 primary pupils and 52 nursery children.

Project Phases

• Phase 1: Creation of a temporary education village and SMA accommodation on the Beersbridge Road site, with associated services.
• Phase 2: Demolition of existing buildings, refurbishment of the Grade A listed building, and construction of new school extensions. This phase created a 21-classroom primary school, a detached nursery unit, and brought together both Avoniel and Elmgrove Primary schools.
• Phase 3: Decommissioning of the temporary accommodation at the Beersbridge Road site.

Key Features:

• 21 Classroom school building, offices and storerooms
• School Meals Accommodation
• Playground and soft surface play area
• Multipurpose Hall
• Immersion room
• Landscaping and car parking facilities
• Natural gas-fired condensing boilers
• BMS controls
• BREEAM Very Good accreditation

The project also provided significant local employment, delivering 573 employment weeks to apprentices, placement students, and unemployed individuals from the local community.

In 2024,the project was awarded a Bronze National Considerate Constructors Award scoring an impressive 45/45.

We are proud to have completed this landmark project, which will serve generations of students in East Belfast.

The project was successfully completed and handed over in December 2024