Anson Primary School seeks makeover prize for second year
Cricklewood school that won £5,000 last year is eligible to enter the latest £10,000 Leyland competition.
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Anson Primary School in Cricklewood is once again in the running for a school makeover fund. Leyland, a decorating and DIY retailer, has launched its fourth annual Big School Makeover campaign, offering London schools the chance to win a share of £10,000.
The winning school will receive £5,000 to spend on products at Leyland. Two runners-up will each be awarded £2,500. Last year, Anson Primary School was the top prize winner, using its £5,000 award to address maintenance needs and support sustainability projects. The school's headteacher, Simon Pile, stated that the funding allowed the school to concentrate its budget on teaching and learning.
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How to Enter
Nominations for the 2026 Big School Makeover are now open and will close on September 20. Communities can nominate schools that they believe would benefit from a transformation. A total of ten finalists will be selected before a public vote commences.
The public vote will run from October 19 until November 15. The school that receives the highest number of votes will be awarded the £5,000 prize. Leyland has 36 stores across London and has been a supplier to tradespeople, homeowners, and community groups for many years.
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“Community engagement is a huge part of Leyland’s ethos. We’re proud to be part of communities across London, and the Big School Makeover gives us a brilliant opportunity to support local schools while bringing people together behind something that can have a genuine, lasting impact.”
Martin Hastings, CEO, Leyland
Last year's runners-up were La Retraire Roman Catholic School for Girls and Brunswick Park Primary School, each receiving £2,500. Leyland stated that they look forward to seeing the creativity and community spirit behind this year's nominations.
Questions this report answers
+How much prize money is available in the Big School Makeover competition?
Leyland is offering a total of £10,000 in prizes for the Big School Makeover competition. The winning school will receive £5,000, and two runners-up will each be awarded £2,500. This funding is to be spent on Leyland products.
+When can schools be nominated for the makeover prize?
Nominations for the 2026 Big School Makeover are open until September 20. Schools can be put forward by their communities to be considered for the prize money. Ten finalists will be chosen before the public vote begins.
+How does a school win the Big School Makeover competition?
After nominations close on September 20, ten finalists will be selected. A public vote will then take place from October 19 to November 15. The school that secures the most votes during this period will win the £5,000 top prize.
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