Congratulations to Wellington Place Primary School who have been shortlisted for the ‘School Procurement Award’ at the Education Business Awards 2025!

Wellington Place has been shortlisted for an Education Business Award in Procurement. The Education Business Awards celebrate achievements in education, recognizing excellence in categories like Outstanding Progress, Leadership, and Innovation. The 2025 awards will occur on March 19, 2025, with the shortlist featuring schools across the UK. The School Procurement Award Sponsored by Allied Vehicles shortlisted schools are:

• Wellington Place Primary School, Leicestershire
• Kings Norton Girls’ School & Sixth Form, Birmingham
• St. Bartholomew’s CE Multi Academy Trust, West Midlands
• Harrington Junior School / Derbyshire CC
• Alcester Grammar School, Warwickshire

Why Wellington Has Been Shortlisted

Wellington Place is recognised for its energy efficiency and sustainability. Willmott Dixon, the builders, utilised a fabric-first approach to enhance thermal efficiency and reduce heating and cooling needs. The school employs air source heat pumps and photovoltaic panels for sustainable heating and power, aiming for net-zero operational energy. These efforts have earned Wellington Place its shortlist position.

Additionally, Wellington Place actively addresses climate change through various initiatives from the procurement of the building to the school curriculum choices. Actively encouraging students to engage in conservation and sustainability projects. By integrating green practices into everyday operations, Wellington Place showcases its commitment to mitigating the impact of climate change.