Boffa Miskell, in partnership with Athfield Architects, developed the master plan for the school. The school believes that learning is not confined to the classroom, so the masterplan provides a range of external and internal spaces designed to encourage interaction between staff and students, support youthful creativity and provide opportunities for learning.

Students at St Margaret’s range from pre-school through to high school age, and the junior, middle and senior schools all have very different spatial needs. The masterplan was developed to accommodate the requirements of each, while allowing for visibility and integration between the three schools as one unit.

The campus has been developed around ‘a necklace of outdoor rooms’. The innovative layout of the site ensures that way-finding is natural, instinctive and without need for signage. A central spine runs down the axis of the site with a large gathering square in the centre, known as the Winchester Precinct. This area is the highlight of the redevelopment; providing a setting for formal events where the whole school can gather. 

More intimate spaces surround the Winchester Precinct. The precinct is framed by highly frequented buildings including the Music Department, Performing Arts Centre, Administrative Building and the classrooms. The wider campus features large trees, custom-designed furniture and design elements to create a cohesive whole.