WORK will soon begin on a new primary school in Weston-Super-Mare after a contractor was appointed for the build.

The new 630-pupil school will be built as part of the 2,500-home Haywood Village development by Willmott Dixon Construction Ltd.

On the site of the former Weston Airfield, the school will be named Airfield Primary Academy and is being built as part of the Persimmon Homes Severn Valley scheme.

The T-shaped building will be the second school Persimmon has delivered as part of the major development, and will be equipped with solar panels, powered by air-source heat pumps, while the estate will also include wildflower areas, insect hotels, potential beehives, and log-based habitats.

It will feature 21 classrooms, a 103-place nursery provision together with school hall, kitchen facilities, and staff and head teacher rooms.

There will also be a community hub, made up of studios and changing room facilities.

The school is set to welcome pupils from September 2026, run by the Cabot Learning Federation (CLF), which runs six other schools in Weston, all rated good or outstanding by Ofsted.

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Persimmon Homes Severn Valley managing director, Claire Burton, said: “We are proud to announce the appointment of Willmott Dixon to deliver Airfield Primary Academy – a key milestone in our commitment to creating a thriving, sustainable community at Haywood Village.

“This will be the second primary school we’ve brought forward on-site, and it represents our continued investment in infrastructure that supports local families, enhances educational opportunities, and reflects the area’s heritage.

“With its innovative design and eco-friendly features, this school will serve future generations and play a central role in the life of this growing community.”

Richard David, director at Willmott Dixon, added: “Willmott Dixon is delighted to be working with Persimmon on the Airfield Primary Academy at the Haywood Village Scheme.

“We have significant experience delivering projects within the education sector across the region, and this new primary school and nursery will provide the pupils with a robust and sustainable environment in which to learn and thrive.”