PSA provided mechanical and electrical engineering services for the £6 million SEND school expansion of Sandgate School, a special needs school in Kendal. The project involved building four new classrooms, a sports hall, changing rooms, and additional facilities at the school’s satellite campus within Queen Katherine School. Throughout the project, our team ensured the seamless integration of essential services like HVAC, lighting, power, and plumbing systems. At the same time, we prioritised energy efficiency and optimal learning environments for the students.
CLIENT: Westmorland & Furness Council
VALUE: £6m
LOCATION: Kendal, Cumbria
SERVICES: Mechanical & Electrical Design
SECTOR: Education | SEND School
CLIENT OBJECTIVES
Westmorland and Furness Council contracted PSA to handle the mechanical and electrical engineering aspects of the SEND school expansion project. Their primary goal was to create modern, inclusive learning spaces that cater to the needs of pupils with special educational requirements across Key Stages 3 to 5 while also delivering a sustainable, low-carbon building.
In addition, the council emphasised the importance of energy-efficient design, ensuring comfortable indoor environments, and incorporating state-of-the-art technology to support diverse learning styles. As a result, the development needed to balance performance, sustainability and user wellbeing.
OUR SOLUTION
Our team collaborated closely with the architects and construction team to design and install integrated mechanical and electrical systems tailored to the school’s requirements.
Specifically, we designed systems for:
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- Energy-efficient HVAC solutions with precise climate control for classrooms and common areas
- Intelligent lighting systems with occupancy sensors and daylight harvesting were incorporated to optimise energy usage
- Air source heat pumps providing the full heating and hot water
- Heat recovery ventilation
- BMS system and controls
- Roof integrated solar PV – 32kWp
- LED lighting
- DALI lighting controls including daylight compensation dimming and central control/monitoring platform
THE OUTCOME
The project is due to complete at Autumn time. One complete, our engineering solutions will contribute to creating inclusive, sustainable, and technologically advanced learning environments that support the school’s mission of providing quality education for students with special needs.
Furthermore, the energy-efficient building services design will help reduce operational carbon emissions and running costs. As a result, the school will benefit from a modern, comfortable and future-ready learning environment that supports its long-term educational objectives.
Other SEND School projects PSA have supported includes:
