We are thrilled to announce that the Simon Cole Sports Centre at Manor High School in Oadby has been named a finalist in the prestigious Medium Non-Residential Scheme of the Year category at the ProCon Leicestershire Awards 2025!

What is the ProCon Awards?

The ProCon Leicestershire Awards are the county’s largest celebration of the built environment, and this recognition is a proud moment that validates the strategic vision and quality standards we apply to our projects.

Seamless Project Management

Beyond design, S2e managed the entire project. S2e believes this finalist status is a testament to the project's core strengths, which include:

Designed for People and Purpose: The new four-court sports hall and four classrooms were created in direct response to Manor High School’s expanding pupil intake for 2025-26. This functional design allows the spacious hall to serve as a flexible hub for teaching, exams, school events and the local community—a core element of our strategic planning.
Sustainable and Innovative: Demonstrating our commitment to Net Zero strategy, the facility incorporates eco-friendly technologies, featuring solar panels, air-source heat pumps, and EV charging points. Our team ensured that sustainability was built in from the start, even managing the creative reuse of excavated soil to build an outdoor amphitheatre and engaging 70 pupils in tree planting.
A Hub for the Community: The centre’s value extends beyond the school day, providing enhanced sports provision that is accessible to local clubs and the wider community.
Collaboration that Delivers: The success of this scheme is a testament to strong teamwork. We are proud of the seamless collaboration with Oak Multi Academy Trust, SMD and all specialist partners, which was crucial in bringing the project to life.

Finalist Showcase Event

S2e attended the ProCon Finalist Showcase event last Wednesday 1st October at Phoenix Cinema & Arts Centre. This event showcased the 2025 finalists. It was great to network and meet new and old faces.

Awards night

We now look forward to celebrating all the outstanding work in the local built environment at the 22nd annual awards ceremony, which will be held on Thursday 13th November at the King Power Stadium, Leicester.

Congratulations to the entire project team and the staff at Manor High School on this outstanding achievement! You can view details of all the finalists on the ProCon website.

To read more on the Simon Cole Sports Centre at Manor High School please view the recent case study.

About Surveyors to Education (S2e)

Surveyors to Education (S2e) work solely in the education sector to provide estate strategy, funding and surveying expertise to MATs and academies, giving trustees the information they need for making effective decisions. For more information, contact us today to find out more at 0116 5070130 or email enquire@s2e.org.uk.