Henley Bank High School in Brockworth has unveiled its new state-of-the-art sixth form block, officially opening on Thursday.
Sustainable construction firm, TG Escapes, designed and built the new building using modular construction methods in collaboration with project managers, Barker Associates. It was completed in just 43 weeks, allowing education to continue at the school with minimal disruption, and is now fully open to learners.
The two-storey, 920m2 building will be used by Sixth Form students at the school. It features six classrooms, open-plan study areas, and an expansive two-storey atrium coupled with large windows that overlook the school fields and flood the building with natural light.
The new building is part of a £3.1m project to expand the Sixth Form provision at Henley Bank High School, creating an additional 200 spaces for A-Level students in the surrounding areas. Work began in November 2025 and was completed in August 2026.
Over the past few years, Henley Bank High School has seen increasing numbers of students choosing to continue their education into sixth form, both from within the school and from other settings, and this year was no exception. This sustained growth reflects the importance of ensuring young people have access to high-quality post-16 provision in the local area.
Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown, MP for North Cotswolds, who joined a student site visit during construction earlier this year, said: “This new facility is going to transform the school and sixth form, providing students with state-of-the-art classrooms and additional study areas. The students have been curious and inquisitive, which is exactly what we want to see.”
Faye Bradbury and Graham Dakin, Co-Heads at Henley Bank High School, said: “This new sixth form building is an important investment in our students’ futures, providing additional capacity and a high-quality learning environment to support their progress and ambitions. The response from our students has been fantastic, and they’re already making the most of the bright, open spaces for independent study and collaboration. We’re delighted to see it complete and look forward to the opportunities it will create.”
An opening ceremony to celebrate the new building will take place on Thursday.