Fortismere BSF

The new Music block

Building Schools for the Future (BSF) at Fortismere

This £4.5m project was completed in Autumn 2010. Today students and staff are now enjoying the new facilities created as part of Building Schools for the Future.

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“Fortismere has a strong pulse of creative energy which is highly evident and a real joy. I have been both impressed and moved by the music I have heard from a range of genres and indeed students. A school whose students' playing is so moving that it makes the hair on the back of your neck stand up, is a wonderful place to be and our music block will ensure that music is at the heart of our school. It will also provide a fantastic resource for community use.”

Helen Anthony, Headteacher

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A new music classroom


Making a real difference


The new facilities at Fortismere are enabling new ways of teaching and learning. The main features of this exciting project include:

  • a new build music block attached to the Performing Arts hall in the North Wing
  • removal of the old music rooms in temporary accomodation
  • landscaping of the South Wing entrance
  • new cabling, server rooms and floor distributors throughout the entire school, allowing improved ICT.

You can read a case study about Fortismere's new music facilities in the attached files section.

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the new block and link to the existing school

Making it Happen

This scheme was granted planning permission in August 2009.

  • Construction work began on the project in September 2009.
  • The new facilities were open to the school in Autumn 2010
  • The architect for this project was TP Bennett.
  • The Contractor was Balfour Beatty. Find out more in meet the contractors.
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Environmental Information

The programme at Fortismere aims to achieve an independent environmental rating (BREEAM) of 'Very Good'.

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Further information

A new music classroom and studioBuilding Schools for the Future
Civic Centre
High Road
Wood Green
N22 8LE.

Tel 020 8489 4581
Fax 020 8489 2886
Email bsf@haringey.gov.uk.

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