Canaan Lane Primary School

A photograph of part of the exterior of the building, rust coloured walls with large windows.

Opened: August 2022

Location: Morningside, South East

  • The front exterior of the building, rust coloured walls with large windows, a concrete snow covered courtyard in front. Behind a low grey fence is a light stone section of the building.
  • A photograph of one side of the exterior of the building. A pale stone wall with large windows and a rust coloured canopy.
    Courtesy of Holmes Miller-Anastasija Sirokova
  • A photograph of part of the exterior of the building, rust coloured walls with large windows.
    Courtesy of Holmes Miller-Anastasija Sirokova
  • a grassy area with four trees in front of the school building. Toys and activity equipment are positioned under the trees.

Canaan Lane Primary School opened in 2022 completing the first part of a two stage project. The second stage is the refurbishment of Deanbank house to complete the new school’s accommodation. Canaan Lane Primary School received its first intake of P1 students in August 2022 and the upper floor of the school currently serves as South Morningside Primary Schools infant annex. Canaan Lane Primary School will grow each year relieving enrolment pressure at South Morningside until both schools can be accommodated at their own sites.

  • The school foyer, a bright two storey space, roof lights and large windows on the left wall let in a lot of daylight. A staircase and hellerup stair lead to the first floor.
    Courtesy of Holmes Miller-Anastasija Sirokova
  • A bright two storey corridor, roof lights let in a lot of daylight. Upholstered seating is in the centre of the ground floor, on the left wall a large floor to ceiling graphic of a forest is on the wall. A glazed balcony is on the first floor.
    Courtesy of Holmes Miller-Anastasija Sirokova
  • A breakout space at the top of the staircase. A rectangle of grey carpet defines the space from the natural wood style flooring of the corridor. A white U-shaped shelving unit creates a seating pod with blue soft seating within and a circular table in the centre
    Courtesy of Holmes Miller-Anastasija Sirokova
  • A breakout space outside the classroom, a rectangle of grey carpet defines the space from the natural wood style flooring of the corridor. Upholstered stools surround a round coffee table and a partially enclosed booth is against the wall in the background.
    Courtesy of Holmes Miller-Anastasija Sirokova
  • The nursery, with kitchenette in foreground, natural wooden furniture and play equipment, big cushions, floor to ceiling windows
    Courtesy of Holmes Miller-Anastasija Sirokova

The P1 classrooms are in a large open plan area which gives the children freedom to move about and learn through play. The interior design and furniture provide a warm and comfortable environment and the classroom has direct access to the outdoor play space making it easy for pupils to move into and out of the building.

The first floor classrooms are paired around flexi-spaces that give the opportunity for pupils to spill out from the classroom and work collaboratively in groups. The library space creates a hub for the upper year groups and connects to the hellerup stair which provides a social, presentation and inspirational space with attractive views to mature trees and the outdoor play area.

Deanbank house

The refurbishment of Deanbank house will complete the second stage of Canaan Lane Primary School providing accommodation for upper year groups. The existing building will be altered and modernised to provide larger classrooms, flexible break-out spaces, and tutorial spaces. A full redecoration as well as improved insulation and heating will create a comforting and comfortable learning environment.

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