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Search the Public Notice PortalA school has submitted plans for a major expansion as it prepares to become fully co-educational, as reported by our sister title London Now.
Trinity School in Shirley Park, Croydon, has applied to Croydon Council for planning permission to expand and redevelop its site in line with a long-term vision that will see girls admitted to Years 6 and 7 from 2027 and to all year groups by 2031.
The proposals form part of the school’s phased move to full co-education, London Now reports, where further details of the plans can be read.
Headmaster Alasdair Kennedy said: "Submitting this planning application marks an important step in the next chapter of Trinity’s development, both for the school and the wider community.
"As we prepare to become fully co-educational, our focus is on creating high-quality learning environments that support students academically, socially and pastorally."
Currently only co-educational in the Sixth Form, Trinity School will begin welcoming girls into Years 6 and 7 from 2027.
It aims to become fully co-educational by 2031, growing its student body from around 1,050 to 1,400.
The plans include new classrooms, a dedicated Sixth Form centre, a fitness suite, and landscaped outdoor areas.
The application also proposes improvements to the front of the school, including a redesigned drop-off and pick-up area to improve safety and convenience.
Mr Kennedy said: "The proposed facilities are designed to be inclusive, flexible and shared, supporting a broad range of learning, wellbeing and enrichment opportunities.
"We welcome views from local residents and interested parties as we shape the future of the school together."
The £40 million project, funded by the John Whitgift Foundation, will not require financial contributions from parents.
All current and future students will benefit from the upgraded facilities.
Some investment has already begun.
In the past year, the school has opened a new multi-sports studio, elite-level hockey astro, and new changing facilities.
Work to extend the current dining room, which will also serve as a lecture and performance space, is beginning in March this year. An improved netball facility is planned for next year.
The development will be phased to minimise disruption to teaching and learning.
Trinity School has a long history of supporting the community, including partnerships with local primary schools that use its sports, performance, and teaching facilities.
The school was established in 1882 and moved to its current 27-acre Shirley Park site in 1965.
It became partly co-educational in 2011 when it began admitting girls to its Sixth Form.
The application, reference 26/00331/FUL, proposes the phased demolition of four staff accommodation buildings and a maintenance store.
It also includes the construction of a three-storey Sixth Form building, a linked three-storey classroom and fitness suite, new car parking, landscaping, and other external works.
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The full planning documents are available to view on Croydon Council’s planning portal.
The John Whitgift Foundation, which founded Trinity and continues to support its development, funds both facilities and a significant bursary programme.
As the school expands, the bursary provision will also grow to ensure that socio-economic diversity is maintained.
Trinity School is encouraging members of the community to share their views on the proposals as part of the planning process.
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