Saint Cecilia’s Marks Completion of Major School Expansion

 Six new classrooms, extended Refectory and new accommodation added

OWMT member Femi Oresanya, Cllr George Crivelli, Revd Charles Lamont, Angel G, Renata Joseph, Vice Chair of Governors Nicola Wild, Sanique Douglas. Picture: Wandsworth Council

July 24, 2026

Saint Cecilia’s Church of England School has marked the completion of its long-planned expansion programme, celebrating a major investment in pupils’ learning environment and wider school life. The project, delivered in partnership with Wandsworth Council, represents a significant step in ensuring the school has the facilities it needs to support every pupil and adapt to changing needs over time.

The expansion was carried out in phases to allow the school to remain fully operational throughout construction. It has provided six new classrooms, an extended Refectory with additional dining and assembly space, and new accommodation designed to enhance the school’s ability to deliver a broad and inclusive education. The new classrooms were built using modern modular construction methods, with sections manufactured off-site and craned into position, reducing disruption and shortening the overall build time.

Pupils have already noticed the difference. “The new classrooms are bright and modern and having more space makes a difference during our school day,” they said. “It feels like the school is continuing to invest in us and our future.”

The completed expansion also reflects Wandsworth Council’s approach to sustainable public building design. Features such as solar panels, air source heat pumps, heat recovery ventilation, air quality monitoring systems and high levels of insulation improve energy efficiency while maintaining comfortable learning environments throughout the year, including during periods of hot weather. The building’s environmental credentials were recognised nationally when it was highly commended in the Church Times Green Building Awards 2024.

Councillor George Crivelli, Cabinet Member for Children, said the project embodies the Council’s belief that every child deserves to learn in an environment that encourages ambition, confidence and achievement. “This investment gives Saint Cecilia’s the space and facilities to support its pupils today and plan positively for the future,” he said. “By investing in modern, sustainable school buildings, we are helping young people to thrive and giving our schools the foundations to continue delivering excellent education for generations to come.”

Headteacher Renata Joseph said the new facilities will make a tangible difference to the daily experience of pupils. “They will support learning, creativity and personal development, helping us nurture each pupil’s talents while preserving the caring, ambitious ethos that makes Saint Cecilia’s such a special place,” she said.

Parents have also welcomed the improvements, describing the expansion as a reassuring sign of long-term investment in the school. “It’s wonderful to see investment in the school,” one parent said. “The new facilities create an even better environment for learning and it’s reassuring to know pupils will benefit from these improvements for years to come.”