Our Facilities

Investing in Your Child's School 

Over recent months, Altus Education Partnership, the Trust that Bamford Academy belongs to, has invested almost £1.5 million in our building, outdoor spaces, safety systems, IT, learning resources and new SEND provision, so every child can learn and play in a safe, welcoming environment. 

The Department for Education provides capital funding to Altus Education Partnership. The Trust chose to invest it in Bamford Academy, and we are grateful. We want every child to love coming to school. That starts with a building that is safe, warm and well cared for, and spaces where every child is supported to thrive. Here is what we've been doing, and what it means for your child. 

A more secure school 

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  • New fire alarm and emergency lockdown systems to protect children and staff 
  • Electric gates for secure access to our site 
  • New fencing around our grounds 
  • Re-wiring of the building, now complete, a major upgrade that makes the whole school safer and more reliable 

Read more about how we keep children safe on our safeguarding page. 

A refreshed building, inside and out 

  • Structural external refurbishment to keep our building weatherproof, warm and in good condition 
  • Drainage improvements to protect our building and outdoor spaces 
  • A new tarmac car park, new signage and re-decoration for a welcoming first impression 
  • Refurbished Early Years (EYFS) classrooms, completed in September 2025, with new flooring in EYFS completed in September 2026 
  • New flooring, continuing as an ongoing programme through the rest of the building 
  • Fresh painting throughout, in addition to our re-decoration work 
  • Reconfigured office spaces so families and visitors are greeted and supported more effectively 

Better places to play 

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  • A brand new playground, completed in September 2026
  • New children's toilets, fresh, clean and child-friendly. The boys' toilets are complete and the girls' toilets will be finished by November 2026. 
  • New outdoor provision for early years, planned for next year, building on our refurbished EYFS classrooms and giving our youngest children a rich space to explore. 

Our new Orchard provision 

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We have invested in resourcing for The Orchard, our new SEND provision, so children with special educational needs and disabilities are supported in a space designed around them.

The Orchard sits alongside our wider SEND offer, so every child can learn, feel safe and make progress. Find out more on our SEND information page and read how we support children across the curriculum in [SEND at Bamford Academy]. 

Better tools for learning 

  • Chromebooks, devices and IT infrastructure so children build confidence with technology 
  • New curriculum resources to bring lessons to life across subjects. See our Subjects pages. 

Why being part of Altus Education Partnership matters 

Bamford Academy is part of Altus Education Partnership, a Trust of local schools working together. Being part of a Trust means we can plan and fund large improvements that a single school could not afford alone. 

Altus received capital funding from the Department for Education and decided to prioritise Bamford Academy. For our families, that means: 

  • Major building and safety work delivered faster, and to a higher standard 
  • Better spaces for learning, play and specialist support such as Orchard 
  • A Trust that invests in children's experience as well as buildings 

Find out more about the Trust on the Altus Education Partnership website. 

What this means for your child 

Children learn best when they feel safe, comfortable and inspired. These improvements help our pupils feel secure when they arrive, enjoy their playtimes and have the tools and support they need to learn well. 

Frequently Asked Questions 

How much has Bamford Academy invested? 

Altus Education Partnership, our Trust, has invested almost £1.5 million across our building, safety systems, outdoor spaces, IT, learning resources and SEND provision. 

Who paid for these improvements? 

The investment was made by Altus Education Partnership, the Trust Bamford Academy belongs to, using capital funding provided by the Department for Education. The Trust chose to direct it to Bamford Academy. 

Is the school site secure? 

Yes. We have new electric gates, fencing, and fire alarm and emergency systems. See our [safeguarding page]. 

What is The Orchard provision? 

Orchard is Bamford Academy's new SEND provision, supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities. You can read more on our [SEND pages]. 

What is happening next? 

The girls' toilets will be finished by November 2026. Next year we will add new outdoor provision for our early years children, and our flooring programme continues across the building. 

Can I see the improvements for myself? 

Of course. Book a visit by contacting the school office. 

Come and see for yourself 

Thinking about a place for your child? Book a school tour or view our admissions information. We would love to show you around.