Beths Grammar School
Bexley
Baily Garner were appointed by Beths Grammar School to prepare a successful bid for Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) support to expand the estate and tackle significant overcrowding.
Our initial assessment benchmarked existing provision against Building Bulletin 103 (DfE), revealing a shortfall of over 800m² of basic teaching space—especially affecting Sixth Form students. At the time, learners were having to use inappropriate areas for study, including the back of classrooms during active lessons. This was seriously impacting the overall teaching and learning environment.
The proposed solution was to replace the existing Learning Resource Centre, which had reached the end of its life, with a new three-storey building.
Baily Garner worked closely with the School to develop the bid, which successfully secured around £3 million in grant funding. We were then appointed as Employers Agent, Cost Consultant and Principal Designer, delivering full project oversight via a JCT Design & Build 2016 contract.
Our role included monthly valuations, progress monitoring, variation reviews and contract administration. Our architects and M&E engineers were novated to the contractor to provide detailed design services and full Stage 4 design development and coordination.
The result is a contemporary, flexible building that meets the needs of modern education.
Addressing Sixth Form overcrowding and lack of suitable study spaces within a constrained, occupied school site.
A high-quality, three-storey building offering new classrooms, quiet study and dining facilities, developed through a successful CIF bid.
A new teaching block with 14 classrooms, staff offices, and open plan social/study space — all delivered in a durable, modern design that enhances the school’s environment.
To find out more about our work on the Beths Grammar School project, contact our Project Lead, Rob Tyler.
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