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The Ballymore Group Pointe North 3 GreenwichView Place London E14 9NN United Kingdom

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February 2012 iNDEPENDENT EDUCaTioN For a NEw qUarTEr iN EasT LoNDoN

one of the world’s most recognisable regenerations, London Docklands is today an exciting, evolving, urban environment in which many thousands of people already work and live. soon it will also be possible for their children to learn in these inspiring surroundings, capitalising on the benefits offered by an independent education.

“These two brand new schools represent rare opportunities for involvement in independent education provision in one of the capital’s most exciting new quarters”

CoNTENTs 01 independent education for a new quarter in East London

02 Leamouth: a new nursery and preparatory school beside theThames as part of its redevelopment of two brownfield sites in at the heart of this development will be shops, 04 Leamouth:The market bothTower hamlets andNewhaminEastLondon,The restaurants, businesses and Minoco Preparatory and BallymoreGroup has planned for the construction of two seniorschool,forchildrenagedfourto18,againproviding 06 Leamouth: Design and architecture contemporary designed schools to complement these independent education where it is currently lacking. new communities. 08 Leamouth:The indoor and outdoor environment These two brand new schools represent rare at Leamouth Peninsula, an island-like landmark opportunities for involvement in independent education 10 Leamouth:Transport and surroundings development inTower hamlets at the bend of the river provision in one ofthecapital’smostexcitingnew 12 Minoco: an independent school for a new-model urban district Lea opposite the Millennium Dome (o2 arena), there is quartersasitmovesforwardinthe21stcentury. an opportunity to lease and operate a new andunique This brochure provides an overview of the planned Minoco:The market for a school nurseryandpreparatoryschool. 14 communities, which willincorporatethetwonewschools. Leamouth Nursery and Preparatory school will 16 Minoco: Design and architecture supplementary information on demographic research, accommodate children aged six months to 11 and will masterplans and architect’splans are available on the 17 Minoco:Transport and surroundings offer the choice of independent education in a dynamic DVD attached to the inside back cover.Full details of how and evolving community. 18 The tender process to submit a tender for operation of either Leamouth Just to the east and 10 minutes from Canarywharf, Nursery and Preparatory school or Minoco Preparatory DVD contents 20 Minoco (in the London borough of Newham) will be a 41- and senior school, or both schools, appears on page 19. 21 DVDs acre new urban district of streets and squares faithful to The tender process is being managed by mtmconsulting, the design of the original royal Docks neighbourhoods. whose contact details also appear on page 19.

01 LEaMoUTh a NEw NUrsEry aND Landscaped plazas, cultural venues, communal gardens and a promenade along the waterfront will characterise Leamouth Peninsula, PrEParaTory sChooL BEsiDE a creative community of 1,700 homes within sight of the Millennium Dome. here, there is an opportunity to acquire by lease a unique, brand ThE ThaMEs new nursery and preparatory school to serve the local area. Designed by Glenn howells architects, with very little independent education new community and is keen to develop an Leamouth Factfile John Pardey architects and Jestico+whiles provision nearby, the market potential of enduring working partnership with the Leamouth Nursery and Preparatory Architecture: Innovative design of up to and master planned by skidmore, owings the new school has been analysed to be school’soperator.a variety of tenure School seven levels with outdoor play space “The Ballymore Group and Merrill, Leamouth Nursery and positive. its operator is likely to be structures are available andThe Ballymore Location: London Borough of Tower Hamlets Transport: DLR East India, Canning Town, see Leamouth Preparatory school could accommodate experienced in running schools - perhaps Group is prepared to discuss these with Jubilee Line Masterplan: Skidmore, Owings and Merrill in the region of 350 children in a state-of- a senior school looking to establish an potential operators to ensure that the Leamouth Peninsula: 4.7 hectares prime Nursery and the-art building. additional feeder school, or an investor school meets the aims and objectives of all Architects: Glenn Howells Architects, John site opposite the Millennium Dome. 1700 Pardey Architects and Jestico+Whiles Preparatory School as who recognises the commercial value of parties. residential units, plus offices, retail, There could be approximately 60 to 70 such an enterprise. Construction: Sept 2012 to Aug 2015 workspace, leisure facilities, cafés and important to the places in the nursery, for children aged restaurants and cultural facilities. Market: Nursery and Preparatory, ages six needs and ethos of the between six months and four years, while The Ballymore Group sees Leamouth months to 11 years Development to be completed: 1st Phase yearsonetosixcouldhaveatwo-formintake, Nursery and Preparatory school as June 2015 Size: Approximately 350 pupil places, new community” with circa 20 to 25 children in each form. important to the needs and ethos of the 3800 square metres

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OLYMPIC TRANSPORT INTERCHANGE WARM-UP ATHLETICS TEMPORARY TRACKS COACH PARK REGENERATION SITES INTHE LOCALITY LEaMoUTh ThE MarKET AND SECURITY CHECK

MULTI STOREY CAR PARK Detailed socio-demographic research carried out by mtmconsulting on behalf of The Ballymore Group has concluded that the potential market for a nursery and preparatory school is believed to be more than sufficient to sustain it.

There is a distinct lack of independent in addition, nearly 100,000 workers Fullmarketresearchdataandabusiness school choice in the Leamouth area. in commute daily to the financial centre at planareincludedontheLeamouthDVDof fact there are no independent school Canarywharf. although it is hard to supplementaryinformationatthebackof places for children aged between three quantify the proportion of commuters thisbrochure. and eleven years within a 15-minute drive with children, it is likely that there would

time of Leamouth Nursery and be a further market in this sector. Gairsborough Preparatory school. “11.6% of the total Primary School Grange Infant with residential development in this School Eastlea Community however, more than 67,000 of the quarter of London ongoing, it is predicted number of households School 236,000 existing households within three that the market for Leamouth Nursery St Helen PC within this radius are Primary School miles of the school site are classified as and Preparatory school will expand Foundation deemed to have the For Learning wealthy Executives, Educated Urbanites significantly in the future.The Star and secure Families. 11.6% of the total neighbouring London Borough of resources to educate Primary School Ravenscroft number of households within this radius Newham’smasterplan for CanningTown their children at an Primary School are deemed to have the resources to foresees the provision of more than 4,000 independent school” Cumberland educate their children at an independent new homes in the next 15 years.The Secondary School school and it is calculated that there are at completion of residential accommodation least 12,000 children aged between six at the olympicVillage in nearby stratford months and eleven years within the and the new ChannelTunnel rail link will Barking Road Kier Hardie three-mile catchment area who live either further boost the local population, in Primary School in a target household type or in a addition to the 1,600 homes being Oasis household with an earned income in provided at Leamouth Peninsula itself Nursery School Langdon Park excess of £60,000. and within a comfortable walking Community School distance of the school. Culloden St Lukes Primary School Leamouth Primary School Hallsville Peninsula Primary School Canarywharf shopping Centre North Kier Hardie Recreation Ground

Woolmore Primary School Leamouth Peninsula South Royal Victoria Docks Watersports Centre

Canary Wharf

RETAIL FUTURE RETAIL EMPLOYMENT SCHOOLS OPEN SPACE POTENTIAL GREEN AREA PEDESTRIAN ROUTES 0-5 MINUTE WALK FROM LEAMOUTH NORTH SIDE 5-10 MINUTE WALK FROM LEAMOUTH NORTH SIDE 10-15 MINUTE WALK FROM LEAMOUTH NORTH SIDE 15-20 MINUTE WALK FROM 04 Map copyright skidmore, owings & Merrill, inc. LEAMOUTH NORTH SIDE LEaMoUTh DEsiGN aND a bold response to the challenge of creating a space for learning in a dense urban environment, Leamouth Nursery and Preparatory school arChiTECTUrE is a landmark in inner-city design for education.

Tocreate a school with‘an open-air The Nursery could also operate on feel’in the heart of East London’s this level, though with its own regeneration area was the challenge discrete entrance and secure ofThe Ballymore Group and the outdoor play area. resulting vision for Leamouth The design of the building can be Nursery and Preparatory school is configured to accommodate co- both innovative and inspiring. curricular teaching spaces, learning The Ballymore Group’sapproach resource areas, school halls and was to design a vertical school, classrooms for nursery, reception compact and space-efficient, yet andyears one to six. again, interior light and airy with ample scope for space is flexible and can be pupils to connect with the reassigned to suit the needs of the outdoors, the elements and the school’soperator. city skyline. arranged on seven levels, with play decks, the space is flexible and could be dictated to a DesignandAccessinformationis certain extent by the eventual includedontheLeamouthDVDof operator of the school. supplementaryinformationatthe backofthisbrochure. it is envisaged though that the school’smain entrance will be accessed from the square of Peninsula Place – the heart of the Leamouth Peninsula development – and will comprise a foyer with reception area and reception class areas.

“The Ballymore Group’s approach was to design a school with ample scope for pupils to connect with the outdoors, the elements and the city skyline”

06 07 Despite its urban setting, Leamouth Nursery and LEaMoUTh ThE iNDoor Preparatory school will be able to offer its pupils aND oUTDoor ENViroNMENT a variety of exciting environments for learning and playing.

on the lowest level of the school, alongside the school entrance area, there could be a studio space, music tuition rooms and larger workshop spaces for use by musical ensembles, or for pupils to work together, or simply to gather and socialise.

Leamouth’senviable position close to the site of the 2012 London olympics means it is likely to be able to capitalise on the legacy of international-standard sporting facilities at stratford in future years.

Leamouth Nursery and Preparatory schoolwillbeapassivebuilding,designed to use minimal energy and resources and to capture, re-use and recycle energy, water, materials and waste.

sustainable materials, such as timber, and other renewable energy technologies have been specified by The Ballymore Group to ensure that the school impacts as little as possible on the environment. Natural materials havebeenchosentostrengthenpupils’ connection with their surroundings.

“Leamouth’s enviable position close to the site of the 2012 London Olympics means it is likely to have the opportunity to capitalise on the legacy of international-standard sporting facilities”

08 09 LEaMoUTh TraNsPorT aND a pedestrianised urban environment, Leamouth Peninsula is an excellent setting for a contemporary sUrroUNDiNGs school, with superb transport links to the capital and its suburbs.

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in 1606 it was the departure point of the The school’slocation makes it easily school. Parking will be available at Virginia settlers, but in the future accessible, by road, by public transport Leamouth Peninsula’sspecifically Leamouth Peninsula is set to become and on foot.The principal means of designated car park.The nearest known as a model for high-density pedestrian access to Leamouth Nursery Underground station is CanningTown waterfront communities. and Preparatory school from beyond the and the nearest DLr station is East india. development will be by way of the new Comprising a series of public spaces, The operator of the school will have the architecturally exciting bridge designed “Leamouth Nursery and each with its own identity, fringed by scope to establish a staff-monitored by Davies Maguire andwhitby to the Preparatory School will serve low-rise buildings and backed by those ‘walking bus’system, across the bridge, or north, to CanningTown’sJubilee Line of up to 26 storeys, the development will through the development to the school. this new community and also its Underground station, DLr station and be a creative and innovative place to live a dedicated bus could also be routed bus interchange. longer established neighbours” and work on the banks of theThames. from nearby areas, such as Canarywharf. within the development itself there will These and other options can be Leamouth Nursery and Preparatory be a safe, pedestrian circulation system. considered by the operator in school will serve this new community Vehicular access will be restricted, conjunction withThe Ballymore Group. and also its longer established although there will be drop-off points in neighbours. the car park immediately adjacent to the 10 11 MiNoCo aN iNDEPENDENT a catalyst for the regeneration of an entire London district, Minoco sChooL For a NEw-MoDEL is one of London’s largest ever development projects and its independent school will form a focal point for the 20,000 people UrBaN DisTriCT who will live and work in this vibrant new community.

Minoco Factfile Minoco Independent School Architecture: Innovative design on self- with its network of streets opening The school will be set in the heart of contained block Location: London Borough of Newham onto squares and public spaces, the this new quarter, in its own self- Transport: DLR Pontoon Dock and West Masterplan: Glenn Howells Architects character of Minoco will be familiar contained block with access to Silvertown; Crossrail link to Custom House Architects: Glenn Howells Architects and to be completed in 2017 to those who know London. playing fields nearby. its three to Fielden Clegg Bradley Architects thirteen levels can be configured to Minoco: 15.96 hectares (41 acres), new a 21st century interpretation of the suit the operator but it is anticipated Construction: Sept 2012 to Sept 2017 urban quarter. 3500 residential units great Georgian andVictorian west (apartments and three and four-storey that the school should provide Market: Preparatory and Senior School, London residential districts, the 41- ages 4-18 years family homes), high street, fitness complex ample space to accommodate and leisure facilities acre development, masterplanned Size: Circa 600 to 800 places; approximately 600 to 800 pupils. approximately 9,600 square metres Development to be completed: 2018 by Glenn howells architects, will transform this former industrial land, research by mtmconsulting has creating 3,400 homes in a rich mix of suggested that there is a relative lack houses, mansion blocks and of independent school competition apartments, and providing jobs in in the local area and, with its the emerging Green and Creative excellent transport links, Minoco sectors as part of the adjacent could draw its students from a wide Newham royals Enterprise Zone. catchment area.The Ballymore Group anticipate that the first it will have its own high street, residents will arrive at Minoco complete with a neighbourhood during 2014. square, local shops, doctor, dentist, cafes and restaurants.

“Its three to thirteen levels can be configured to suit the operator but it is anticipated that the school should provide ample space to accommodate approximately 600 pupils”

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ThE MarKET For REGENERATION SITES INTHE LOCALITY a sChooL Detailed market research carried out in the Minoco area by mtmconsulting on behalf of The Ballymore Group has found that there is potentially a strong future market for an independent school.

with a relative lack of competition in been extended, while the completion the local area and excellent transport of the Crossrail link to Custom house in links to bring pupils from further afield, 2017 will significantly improve access to research shows that there is potentially the area from other parts of London a market for an independent school of and the south-East commuter belt. 600 to 800 pupils at Minoco. Given the evolving nature of the local in addition, this is an area of great market, it is possible that an operator change and the population of the might elect to open a school at Minoco London Borough of Newham is to cater in the short-term for senior age expected to rise by 39% to 375,500 in pupils (11-18), with the option to the next 20 years (Mayhew Population establish a preparatory (age 4-11) Count 2009), including families who department when the effect of local could afford independent education. population growth can be quantified in add to this the promise of as yet the future. unregistered new residential developments in the area, and this is an The Ballymore Group is committed to exciting opportunity for a new school education provision in the Minoco area to be established in a district that is on andiswillingtodiscusspotentialoperators’ the cusp of expansion. strategies for success in this area. The school could also look to attract Fullmarketresearchdataandabusiness potential students whose parents work viabilityreportareincludedonthe in the business hub of Docklands.The MinocoDVDofsupplementary Docklands Light railway has already informationatthebackofthisbrochure.

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“This is an exciting opportunity for a new school to be established in a district that is on the cusp of expansion”

14 15 “The school is currently expected to be located on its own block in the heart of the quarter,and to consist of 9,600 square metres of floor space.”

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with Minoco currently at the masterplanning stage, this is an exciting chance to be fully involved in architectural plans for the preparatory and senior schools in this brand new urban community, which is well served by transport links to suburban London and the home counties. MiNoCo MiNoCo DEsiGN aND arChiTECTUrE TraNsPorT aND sUrroUNDiNGs Drawing inspiration from London’s development, the location and size of The high-quality materials to be used in Just five minutes’drive from Canary across London and the home counties, be preserved and linked to a new public established residential districts, Minoco the building are entirely negotiable with the construction of Minoco will produce wharf, Minoco school will be extremely while a dedicated river taxi stop will open space on the riverside, with views will comprise a mix of buildings arranged The Ballymore Group. environmentally constructed, efficient well served by public transport. convey commuters along theThames. to theThames Barrier, the Dome and around open spaces and squares and buildings with a long life span. Locally The school’sinterior space can be at either end of the development are London City airport is a fifiteen-minute Canarywharf. squares and gardens will alongside a network of streets. sourced materials for external facades designed to suit the operator and to Docklands Light railway stations – walk or five-minute journey by DLr from punctuate the urban environment and The school is currently expected to be will be selected predominantly from Minoco. ensure that all the school’sneeds are Pontoon Dock andwest silvertown - create outdoor places to relax and play. located on its own block (Plot 23) in the London stock red and brown brickwork, with the Jubilee Line accessible from The waterfront will be an important heart of the quarter, and to consist of met.The exterior will follow the design natural limestones and glass, and the CanningTown station.The Crossrail link featureofthedevelopment,withwalkways 9,600 square metres of floor space.The concept of the development, with each buildings will be highly insulated in line to Custom house, to be completed in and parks alongside to give an open feel DesignandAccessinformationisincluded building will be a minimum of four building showing a clearly legible base, with passive design principles. 2017, will open up the area to to the community.Two existing open ontheMinocoDVDofsupplementary storeys in height, and not exceeding 13 middle and top, to create a lively street commuters and their children from spaces – Barrier Park and Lyle Park - will informationatthebackofthisbrochure. storeys. however, due to the stage of edge and a varied skyline. 16 17 ThE TENDEr ProCEss

in the first instance, bidders are invited to Minoco – Plot 23: This development shall submit their tenders for the acquisition or have an education facility of approximately lease of Leamouth Nursery and 103,000 square feet gross internal area, Preparatory school and / or Minoco which is very much a blank canvas for the school in the form of a printed document. operator to design to its own specifications. it is envisaged that this Tendersshouldbedeliveredtotwoaddresses: building will comprise a preparatory and Paul Hegarty a senior school. Bidders are requested to Senior Development Manager bid separately for each school. The Ballymore Group Bidders should submit their proposals Pointe North together with their capability statements, 3 GreenwichView Place a copy of three years’audited accounts, London E14 9NN and their general intent and outline United Kingdom programme for the particular school in And which they are interested in each instance. MelanieTucker The Ballymore Group may consider either Principal the outright sale of the education mtmconsulting Ltd building post-construction in the case of Portland House Leamouth and Minoco (subject to 43 High Street agreeing planning, specification, price Southwold and terms) or the outright plot sale in the Suffolk IP18 6AB case of Minoco (subject to agreeing United Kingdom planning, specification, price and terms). as masterplannersThe Ballymore Group Tenders should arrive no later than noon on 16 March 2012. shall continue to control the whole development. however, bidders should The Ballymore Group is to design, build consider a lease under the terms and lease the buildings to a schools described in the first instance. operator preferably with a proven track record.The term of the lease suggested is selectedbidderswillbenotifiedandinvited 25 years, Fri with upward only rent to present their tenders in april 2012. reviews every five years. a draft form of any questions on the bidding process or the preferred lease is included in the DVD details of the developments should be at the back of this brochure. directed to Nicky adams, mtmconsulting, Tenderers shall be required to submit a telephone mtmconsulting at the above complying offer in respect of each address, telephone 01502 722787, opportunity in which they are interested [email protected] or to Paul on a standalone basis. in addition, hegarty,The Ballymore Group, tenderers may submit further offers on telephone 0207 510 9100, alternate terms, for a combination [email protected]. arrangement for two or more opportunities. Keyinformationonbothdevelopments Leamouth – Building I:This building has andtheirschools,plusplanning full planning permission for a seven- applicationdesignandaccess storey structure with car parking and statements,marketresearchdataand sports facilities immediately adjacent, draftleaseagreementsarecontainedon comprising approximately 44,000 square twoDVDsaffixedtothebackpageof feet gross internal area (38,000 square feet thisbrochure. net internal space).This space can be re- planned to suit the operator’sneeds.

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Leamouth Minoco

Leamouth Nursery and Preparatory School DVD contents Key information Planning application: Design and access statement Market research Data Draft Lease agreement

Minoco Preparatory and Senior School DVD contents Key information Planning application: Design and access statement Market research Data Draft Lease agreement

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