- Largest three-storey SEND school delivered by Reds10, constructed using 121 precision‑engineered modular units for an accelerated programme.
- Ultra‑sustainable design targeting BREEAM Outstanding, achieving an exceptional 98.9 design-stage score.
- Provides 150 new specialist SEND places for Brent, enabling children to access high‑quality support closer to home.
Reds10 has successfully delivered Wembley Manor School, a state-of-the-art SEND school in Brent providing 150 specialist places for local children. Commissioned to meet the borough’s growing demand for SEND provision, the school ensures families can now access the right support closer to home, reducing the need to travel outside Brent for appropriate education.
Spanning 3,801m² across three storeys, the school is Reds10’s largest completed three-storey education building to date. The structure comprises 121 precision-engineered modular units, manufactured at Reds10’s offsite facility in East Yorkshire and transported to Wembley for installation. This approach enabled a significantly accelerated programme that included both demolition and construction phases, while carefully managing community impact.
DELIVERING A FUTURE READY LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
Designed with pupils’ needs at the centre, Wembley Manor School provides a modern, inclusive learning environment that supports wellbeing, independence, and meaningful progression. Bright, adaptable classrooms sit alongside specialist therapy spaces, sensory areas, and practical learning rooms.
The school also forms a key part of Brent’s SEND capital investment programme, which will deliver over 400 SEND places across the borough by 2025. Following completion, pupils are now fully settled into their new environment and benefiting from facilities designed specifically to meet a diverse range of educational needs.
DESIGN AND LAYOUT HIGHLIGHTS
Internal Spaces
The internal layout has been developed to create a calm, uplifting, and supportive atmosphere for pupils with a variety of needs. Key features include:
- Bright, modern teaching spaces across three storeys
- Specialist classrooms designed for sensory, therapeutic, and practical learning
- Dedicated breakout and small-group rooms to support individual interventions
- Accessible circulation spaces and wayfinding designed for clarity and comfort
External Environment
The external environment has been crafted to complement and enhance the learning experience, including:
- Secure playgrounds and outdoor learning zones
- Landscaped areas that support sensory exploration and quiet retreat
- Hard and soft play areas designed to promote physical activity at all ability levels
SUSTAINABILITY AT THE HEART OF THE BUILD
Wembley Manor School sets new sustainability benchmarks for SEND school delivery. The design is on track to achieve BREEAM Outstanding, with a design-stage score of 98.9.
Key sustainability features include:
- Highly energy‑efficient building fabric
- Offsite manufacturing to reduce waste and carbon
- Optimised daylighting and ventilation strategies
- Low‑carbon construction processes
These measures ensure long-term operational efficiency while providing a healthier, more comfortable environment for pupils and staff.
OVERCOMING CHALLENGES FOR ACCELERATED DELIVERY
Despite a complex programme involving demolition and new construction in a live community environment, Reds10 delivered one of its fastest programmes to date. The project achieved a perfect 45/45 score from the Considerate Constructors Scheme, reflecting the team’s commitment to minimising disruption and upholding industry-leading standards.
The school reached completion on schedule for Autumn 2025, allowing Brent Council to bring much needed SEND capacity online swiftly and efficiently.
IMPACT & INNOVATION
Wembley Manor School directly responds to a significant rise in SEND need across Brent, where demand for educational, health and care plans has increased by around 10% annually. By combining industrialised construction, high sustainability performance, and community-focused delivery, Reds10 has created a future‑ready school that will support children and families for generations.
