Street view of the new building at Cerne Abbas First School, showing a brick structure with large white-framed windows and a gated entrance with a school sign in front.

Modulek supports education development at Cerne Abbas First School

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On the 1st June 2025, we celebrated the successful completion of a modular school building project for Cerne Abbas CE VC First School in Dorset: a fast, efficient modular construction solution to support the schools needs. 

Side view of the new brick building at Cerne Abbas First School, featuring large windows and a colourful covered walkway leading to a gated entrance.

Project Overview

To accommodate growth, Cerne Abbas CE VC First School needed a new modular classroom and office building, which we delivered with a full turnkey modular construction package. The project, valued at £680,000, was completed in just 12 weeks, despite the tight and logistically complex site in the Dorset village. Read the full project case study here for an in-depth look at the design, delivery and client feedback.  View full case study here.

Meeting a Tight Deadline with Modular Construction

Faced with a constrained site located on a busy main road, the school needed a cost-effective and time-sensitive solution. Our modular construction system made it possible to overcome these logistical challenges easily. 

We delivered a modular classroom and office building that:

  • Seamlessly blends with the existing architecture using a brick façade and pitched tiled roof
  • Offers additional learning and admin space without disruption to daily school operations
  • Was completed in just 12 weeks, minimising on-site time and impact

Ribbon-Cutting Celebration

To mark the official handover, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on-site, with staff, local council members and the Modulek team attending, including Dan Pester, Modulek’s Sales Director, Catherine Cresswell, Head Teacher at Cerne Abbas and more. It was a proud moment for everyone involved, and a great opportunity to celebrate how modular educational buildings can enhance learning environments quickly and effectively.

A group of nine people, including members of the Modulek team, school staff and Dorset Council officials, standing outside Cerne Abbas First School during a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

What Our Client Said

“Working with Modulek has definitely been a positive experience. … The advice and guidance provided helped us meet and achieve our project objectives… They were very professional and always positive.”

– Catherine Cresswell, Head Teacher at Cerne Abbas CE VC First School

Street view of the new building at Cerne Abbas First School, showing a brick structure with large white-framed windows and a gated entrance with a school sign in front.

Why Choose Modular Construction for Schools?

This project is a great example of how modular construction for schools can provide:

  • Speed and efficiency without compromising on quality or design
  • Minimal disruption to everyday school operations
  • Flexible, scalable building solutions that meet specific educational needs

Whether it’s a single modular classroom or a full modular school building, Modulek delivers complete turnkey solutions tailored to your space, timeline and budget.

Explore More Modular Building Solutions

If your school is looking to expand, Modulek’s modular buildings offer the ideal blend of speed, quality and sustainability. Get in touch to learn more about our work in educational modular construction and how we can help to create inspiring learning spaces, fast.