Samuel Pepys School is a specialist Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision supporting children and young people aged 3–19 with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The school provides tailored support for pupils with a broad spectrum of complex cognitive, sensory, physical, and communication needs, requiring carefully considered learning environments that prioritise safety, consistency, and accessibility.
With the growing population in St Neots and a rising demand for specialist school places, Cambridgeshire County Council commissioned a major expansion to increase capacity and future-proof the school’s facilities.
Delivered by Kier, the £10.7m project comprised:
- A new Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 teaching block
- A new main entrance, reception and meeting suite
- A larger dining hall and commercial kitchen
- Extensive remodelling of the Key Stage 2 block, reopened earlier this year
A total of 1,000m² of Supacord carpet tiles were installed across classroom environments as part of the expansion.
Supacord is widely recognised as one of the leading flooring solutions for UK education facilities, offering key benefits for SEN schools. For example, Supacord provides long-term resilience under wheelchair traffic, mobile equipment, and heavy footfall. This ensures consistent performance in classrooms where specialist devices are used daily.
It also has excellent impact sound reduction properties. Supacord helps limit noise generated by movement, furniture, and footfall, supporting calmer learning environments that benefit pupils with sensory processing needs.
The expanded Samuel Pepys School was formally opened by HRH The Duchess of Gloucester, alongside representatives from Cambridgeshire County Council, the Lord Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire, the High Sheriff of Cambridgeshire, and the Mayor of St Neots. The project marks a significant investment in inclusive education and specialist provision for the region.
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