Construction work is under way to build a new prep school at Gresham's, in Holt, which has been supported by £40 million investment from alumnus Sir James Dyson.

Gresham’s is working alongside Pentaco Construction Ltd, the project's main contractor, to relocate its current prep school to the new Dyson Campus, formerly the Holt Hall outdoor learning centre.

Opening in September 2027, the Dyson Campus will be a state-of-the-art education facility for boys and girls aged seven to 13, located within 86 acres of woodland and lakes.

What the Dyson Campus will look like once complete (Image: Supplied)

Andrew Grady, managing director at Pentaco Construction, said: "We are incredibly proud to have been appointed to deliver this exceptional design and build project, which brings together the best of both worlds: an ultra-modern educational facility alongside the careful conservation of the much-loved historic Holt Hall.

"This project represents not only a significant investment in the future of the site, but also a sensitive respect for its past."

Work is under way (Image: Supplied)

Work is under way (Image: Supplied)

Restorative work is currently taking place on the Grade-II listed Victorian hall, alongside groundworks for the new mirrored extension and landscaping.

Gresham's is working with several local contractors to deliver the project.

Douglas Robb, headmaster of Gresham’s, added: "We are excited to get construction under way at the new prep school.

"There’s a wealth of skill, engineering and ingenuity in the region and partnering with local contractors reflects our ongoing commitment to Norfolk and ensuring this major investment benefits the region as a whole.

"Sir James Dyson is enabling us to deliver a campus that is not only academically ambitious but also inspiring and innovative".

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