Developer Neptune Projects has awarded Vinci Construction a two-year contract to design and construct a three-storey girls’ arts college on the site of the existing school, which will be demolished.

Neptune is developing the school as an affiliate partner to Regeneration Liverpool, a joint venture between regeneration specialist Sigma in partnership and Liverpool City Council.

The project is part of a programme to deliver a dozen schools drawn up by Liverpool City Council after the government scrapped its Building Schools for the Future programme.

Around £170 million is being invested, made up of council funds, borrowing and cash secured through the City Deal that Mayor Anderson negotiated with the Government .

The campus will include a 3G synthetic all-weather sports pitch and a multi-use games area.

Heather Duggan, deputy head teacher, said: “This is a hugely exciting time for pupils and staff at St John Bosco and we are delighted to be a part of the on-going regeneration of the Croxteth area.”

Mark Thomas, Regional Director, Vinci Construction UK, Building Division – North West, said:
“The enthusiasm from both pupils and staff is unprecedented. The campus will shape learning well into the future and help strengthen Liverpool’s reputation as a world class cultural hub.”