GRAHAM has handed over a multi-million-pound teaching building for Meadow High School, providing places for 90 pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Delivered for Hillingdon Council under a JCT Design and Build contract, the 2,276m² building is located on Northwood Road in Harefield, west London, on a separate site from the main school. The new facilities will help meet demand for specialist education across the borough and forms part of the council’s wider programme to increase provision for children and young people with additional needs.
The new building brings together teaching, therapy and support facilities, giving pupils access to specialist spaces that support both their education and day-to-day wellbeing. It includes ten classrooms, with dedicated spaces for science, food technology, art, and speech and language provision. A new library and common room sit alongside physiotherapy facilities, a fitness room and medical facilities, while a multi-use games area provides further opportunities for physical activity. Kitchen and dining facilities and a conference room complete the accommodation.
External works include extensive landscaping and car and cycle parking, with an eco-roof and solar panels incorporated into the scheme.
Construction began in August 2025, with the building completed in 13 months.
Pat O’Hare, Regional Director at GRAHAM, said:
Creating more specialist school places is about giving children and young people access to the right environment and support to learn. This expansion will enable Meadow High School to welcome another 90 pupils, helping Hillingdon Council meet demand for SEND education across the borough.
Working closely with the council and project team, we’ve delivered a building that brings teaching, therapy and support facilities together. We’re proud to hand over these new spaces and look forward to seeing the difference they make for pupils and staff.
Cllr Susan O’Brien, Hillingdon Council’s Cabinet Member for Adults, Children, Health and Care, said:
Every child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow and succeed in an environment that meets their individual needs. These new high quality and fully inclusive facilities will help more children and young people with SEND develop their confidence, independence and skills for the future. This investment demonstrates our commitment to ensuring local families can access the support and opportunities they need within the borough.
Cllr Nick Denys, Hillingdon Council’s Cabinet Member for Planning, Housing and Property, said:
This development will benefit residents for generations to come and is an excellent example of how thoughtful planning and investment can transform underused sites into valuable community assets. It will also help reduce the council’s reliance on expensive independent special school places.
GRAHAM worked in collaboration with a project team that included architect Noviun Architects and structural and civil engineer Hydrock.
Watch the video below showcasing the completed building:
Meadow High School further strengthens GRAHAM’s growing education portfolio. GRAHAM recently completed Alkerden Academy in Kent and the restoration of Osney Power Station, transforming the former industrial landmark into the Global Leadership Centre at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. GRAHAM is also currently delivering several projects for the Department for Education, including Oasis Academy Temple Quarter in Bristol, The Castle Rock School in Coalville and Cranbourne School in Basingstoke.