Independent Schools

Our teams are highly experienced in the delivery of projects to the independent school sector, and deeply aware of its ever-evolving needs.

We often undertake complex master planning studies designed to optimise return on investment, while unlocking development potential and securing planning consents.

We understand the critical nature of integrating construction activities with the sensitive learning and teaching environment and the importance of segregating the project and the school’s activities. We always ensure that the students and their needs are prioritised and we bring extensive experience designing and managing complex projects within this exacting environment.

We help improve every setting within independent schools by sharing our experience in flexible, tailored solutions. We have delivered a wide variety of facilities from sixth form centres to boarding houses, leading-edge science buildings, kitchen facilities, sports centres and general teaching space. We are committed to exploring whole life and lifecycle costings rather than just focusing on the capital cost of a project.

Projects

Testimonials

The planning team has and continues to, provide professional advice for us on a number of sites within the College’s Estate which require planning permission. We have always been extremely satisfied with the service provided and consider it to be of a very high professional standard. This has recently included helping the College to achieve consent for a new boarding house in the Cheltenham Conservation Area, a consent which has been very important to our success moving forward.
Kirk Steel
Estates Bursar, Cheltenham College
Approachable, honest and good service. Good quality information, professional documents and personable staff. We chose Ridge as they provide a straight forward quality service.
David Anderson
Radley College
Ridge provide an incredibly professional service from Partner to graduate level. They are coordinated and communicate very well. I have total confidence in Ridge looking after the school’s interests.
Chris Evans
Director of Support Services, Tabot Heath School