Alleyn’s School is a prestigious co-educational, independent day school and sixth form in Dulwich, London, catering to students aged 4 to 18. The school sought a comprehensive, independent assessment of its building condition to inform a 5-year capital maintenance programme and asset management plan. Barker, an education-specialist property consultancy, was selected to conduct this extensive evaluation.
The school needed a detailed assessment of its buildings to develop a targeted action plan for maintenance and improvements. The goal was to ensure the school’s facilities remained in excellent condition while aligning with the school’s income and budget. Barker was chosen for their expertise in providing accurate and actionable reports for educational institutions.
Barker deployed a team of building surveyors and specialist mechanical and electrical engineers to assess the entire site. The report rated building elements based on their condition and urgency of repairs required. It also included notes on remedial actions and budget costs for the work, allowing the school to aggregate this information into a 5-year budget. The challenge was to deliver a comprehensive and detailed report that could be easily integrated into the school’s existing planning processes.
The school was delighted with the detailed, accurate, and well-presented report provided by Barker. The report was available in both traditional format and via Barker’s interactive EO Portal dashboards, making it easy to incorporate the findings into the estates report to the school governors. The successful project highlights Barker’s commitment to delivering high-quality, actionable insights for educational institutions.
“An excellent report and very detailed spreadsheet of recommendations in each area and year. The team that came to site were also excellent.”
Director of Site Operations