Sixth Form redevelopment to be completed by Spring 2026
Sutton High School is delighted to announce the redevelopment of its Sixth Form facilities with the development of a cutting-edge, bespoke complex on the site of the former Dene Music building. Designed to provide a dynamic and inspiring environment, the new Sixth Form hub will accommodate 150 students and features world-class amenities aimed at enriching both learning and well-being.
The visionary project, set for completion in Spring 2026, includes innovative spaces like modern classrooms, seminar rooms, a stylish Sixth Form café, and various relaxation and well-being zones. Additionally, students will benefit from creative art and photography spaces, as well as outdoor learning environments.
Head of Sutton High, Beth Dawson, commented on the upcoming development:
“We are committed to offering our girls the very best, and this new Sixth Form building is a testament to that. By combining eco-friendly design with outstanding facilities, we’re creating a space where our students can thrive, both academically and personally. This state-of-the-art building will not only inspire learning but also encourage well-being and innovation.”
Head of Sixth Form, Hannah Harvey, added:
“The new complex will transform the experience at Sutton High, allowing us to provide inspiring opportunities that will go far beyond a purely classroom experience.”
From the exterior, the complex will blend seamlessly with its surroundings, with landscaped hedgerows, shrubs, and trees enhancing the beauty of the school grounds. The design promotes an “inside-outside” flow, with a striking colonnade linking outdoor classrooms and spaces designed to inspire both students and staff. Every level of the building will have its own terraces and garden spaces, creating outdoor teaching areas that reflect Sutton High’s commitment to learning in harmony with the environment.
Inside, the building will boast a naturalistic planting palette, including a biodiverse green roof and a bicycle enclosure designed to foster sustainability.
Demolition of the old Dene Music building is already underway, and music classes have been relocated to temporary spaces at the heart of the school before being permanently rehoused in the redeveloped Suffolk House.
