Important update for residents – Bishopscote Road and surrounding area
Following a recent inspection, essential repairs are needed at Denbigh Primary School to keep the building safe and secure for the future.
To complete the essential repairs, the school building will close from January 2026 and the school will move to a temporary site on Bishopscote Road playing fields until July 2026.
Preparations for the site are already underway to ensure everything is ready for the start of the new school term in January. We fully recognise that construction activity may generate increased traffic and congestion in the area and apologise for the inconvenience this may cause.
Marshals will be in place to assist with vehicles entering and exiting the site and, where possible, construction traffic will be limited during school drop off and pick up times. These essential works are due to be completed by late December.
- Email any queries or concerns to [email protected]
- Leave a voicemail message by calling 01582 548451
Relocation of Denbigh Primary School to Bishopscote Road (playing fields) – questions and answers
What works are taking place on Bishopscote Road playing fields?
The site is currently being prepared as a temporary location for Denbigh Primary School.
This includes removal of soil from the site, installing portacabins and other facilities to ensure everything is ready for the start of the new school term.
The school will be on site from January until late July 2026.
When will the works start and end?
Preparations for the site are already underway and due to be completed by late December 2025.
Who is managing the construction on site?
The ground works are being carried out by our contractor, David Nott & Sons Ltd.
What are the hours of operation?
The works will generally occur Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm, with the likelihood that working outside of these hours will be required if the weather deteriorates.
Will they be working on the site at weekends?
Yes, weekend works will be likely be required due to a high chance of poor weather slowing down works on site.
Will roads be closed or lanes reduced?
We don’t anticipate any road or lane closures. However, we will have to stop traffic to allow larger vehicles to enter and exit the site. Marshals will be in place to assist with vehicle movements at the site and, where possible, construction traffic will be limited during school drop off and pick up times.
What measures are in place to tackle the increased traffic and congestion these works may generate?
We fully recognise that construction activity may generate increased traffic and congestion in the area. We apologise for the inconvenience this may cause.
Our contractors will have marshals on the road to control traffic flow into and out of the site when any construction traffic is being moved.
Where possible, construction traffic will be limited during school drop off and pick up times.
What measures are in place to control excessive dirt and mud caused by construction vehicles?
We have lorry wheel washes on site to minimise any transfer of mud onto the road and will employ a street sweeping vehicle, as required, if any build up of mud on the road does arise.
How noisy will it be?
Some noise is unavoidable, but our contractors will do their best to minimise noise and limit any particularly loud work to daytime hours. Construction noise will typically come from excavators, generators, plant and lorries.
How is safety being managed?
This is a managed construction site, with a principal contractor managing several sub-contractors as required. All works will be carried out in accordance with a detailed construction management plan.
The site will also have 24-hour security guarding in place to prevent unauthorised access.
When the school opens on the new site in January, this is likely to generate significant increase in traffic. How will this be managed?
We appreciate that you may have concerns about the potential disruption to the area, particularly in relation to traffic and parking when the school opens on the temporary site in January.
However, as Bishopscote Road is only a short distance from the current school, we're optimistic that many families will walk rather than drive to this new location.
We're working with the school to support this, including the potential to operate 'walking buses'. Walking buses may operate where groups of children walk together, under adult supervision, to and from the Denbigh school site to Bishopscote Road, and back.
In addition, to further alleviate traffic congestion, the school has agreed to adjust the start and finish times to avoid overlap with nearby schools. Other options being explored include identifying an on-site drop off area to ease parking in the immediate area.
How can I stay informed about progress or changes?
Updates will be shared on this website (Luton.gov.uk) and via our social media channels.
When will the works on the Bishopscote site finish?
The necessary works are due to be completed by late December 2025.
Who do I contact to raise queries or complaints?
Please email any queries or concerns to [email protected].
Alternatively, you can leave a voicemail message by calling 01582 548451.
Tell us your name, contact number and brief details of your enquiry and a member of our team will return your call as soon as possible.