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Hungerford's John O'Gaunt School in school rebuilding programme

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A general view picture of a three-storey and one-storey school building, with two grey vans parked outside the three-storey building. On the one-storey building there is a plaque that says "welcome to our school".

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John O'Gaunt School in Hungerford selected for government rebuilding programme

Overview

John O'Gaunt School in Hungerford, Berkshire, is set to be completely rebuilt by 2030 after being chosen for a government school rebuilding programme. Initially bidding to replace a sports hall and one block, surveys revealed the entire 1960s complex needed replacement due to issues including old buildings, collapsed drains, and managed asbestos.

Key points

  • John O'Gaunt School in Hungerford has been selected for a government school rebuilding programme.
  • The buildings, which date back to 1962-1963, are expected to be entirely replaced by 2030.
  • Initial bids were made to replace just a sports hall and one block, but site surveys revealed the whole complex needed replacement.
  • Surveys highlighted issues common in buildings of that age, such as collapsed drains and the presence of managed asbestos.
  • Construction work to replace the school buildings is anticipated to begin in spring 2028.
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