Willmott Dixon has been appointed by the Department for Education (DfE), on behalf of The Mosslands School in Wallasey, to deliver a £61m programme of works to create a new secondary school.

Designed by Ellis Williams Architects, the 19-acre redevelopment will accommodate 1,500 pupils in a new three-storey building. Once complete, the existing school buildings will be demolished.

The redevelopment will also include improved external facilities, featuring two sports halls, a replacement all-weather sports pitch, a multi-use games area, a new car park and cycle parking.

The new campus will be Net Zero Carbon in Operation (NZCIO), reflecting the school’s commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility. Low-carbon technologies will include photovoltaic panels, air source heat pumps and ground source heat pumps.

The project is expected to complete in 2028 and represents a significant long-term investment in the education of current and future pupils at The Mosslands School and the wider Wallasey community.

Mike Poole-Sutherland, North West director at Willmott Dixon, said: “Creating a contemporary, sustainable school that will provide inspiring learning environments for up to 1,500 pupils is something we are extremely proud to be delivering. This new campus will benefit students, staff and the wider community for years to come and we’re pleased to be playing our part in making this happen.”

Willmott Dixon and its local supply chain partners will support 20 T-Level students, deliver over 200 apprenticeship weeks and engage with local community projects and part of the work.