Chester County · West Brandywine Township · #LD-06-25-18561
New North Brandywine Middle School
West Brandywine Township, PA · 135,000 sq ft non-residential, school · 46.0 acres
About this project
Demolition of an existing school and construction of a new 135,000 sq ft school building on a 46-acre site in West Brandywine Township. The plan also adds athletic fields and 223 parking spaces.
Official description: Proposal to demo existing school, build a new 135,000 sq. foot school onto a current addition that is being built, new athletic fields & an additional 223 parking spaces.
- Plan type
- Land development
- Land use
- School
- Status
- Reviewed
Filing history
- 2025-06-23 · #LD-06-25-18561 · Land development · 135,000 sq ft
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
The Coatesville Area School District plans to replace North Brandywine Middle School in West Brandywine Township. County records describe tearing down the existing school and building a new school of about 135,000 square feet on a 46-acre site. The plan also adds athletic fields and 223 parking spaces.
A local news report from September 2026 describes the project as a roughly $54.4 million overhaul. It cites a 144,000-square-foot addition plus about 21,000 square feet of renovation. That differs from the county's description of a full replacement, so the final design may have changed. The report says the district held a groundbreaking that month. It names Tester Construction Group as general contractor and targets an August 2028 opening for students. It also says the district finalized agreements with the township over the summer of 2026. No opposition was mentioned in the coverage found.
What it could mean nearby
- Construction traffic and site work are likely over the next two years, until the targeted August 2028 opening.
- The school is expected to keep serving the same district's middle school students, so enrollment is not expected to shift.
- The plan adds athletic fields and 223 parking spaces on the 46-acre site, per county records.
Where it stands
The county filing is dated June 2025. A news report from September 2026 says municipal agreements with the township are done and construction has begun. Next steps are building the school, then demolishing the old one and finishing the site work.
- Aug 2028 Targeted opening of the new school to students
- Sep 2026 Groundbreaking reported by local news
- Jun 2026 Summer 2026: the district finalized municipal agreements with West Brandywine Township (month approximate)
- Jun 23, 2025 Latest county planning filing
Who's behind it
Coatesville Area School District · The public school district that owns and operates North Brandywine Middle School; Tester Construction Group is its general contractor.
Around the web
- Coatesville Advances $54.4 Million Middle School OverhaulMyChesCo · Sep 25, 2026Reports the groundbreaking, cost, contractor, township agreements and an August 2028 opening target.
Planning terms explained
- Land development plan
- A detailed site plan the township reviews for new buildings, parking and grading.
- General contractor
- The main construction company hired to build the project and manage subcontractors.
- Demolition
- Tearing down an existing building to clear the site.
Researched by AI from public sources on Nov 1, 2026. It can make mistakes, so check the linked sources and the municipality before relying on it.
How to comment officially
For this project: The Coatesville Area School District board and the West Brandywine Township supervisors are the public bodies involved, and residents can comment at their public meetings.
In Pennsylvania, West Brandywine Township decides on this plan, not the county. The county planning commission only reviews it and sends recommendations.
- Speak at the West Brandywine Township planning commission or governing body (board of supervisors or council) meeting when the plan is on the agenda. Public comment there goes on the official record.
- Or email or mail a written comment to the West Brandywine Township manager or zoning officer, name the plan and its address, and ask that your comment be entered into the record.
Find West Brandywine Township's meeting agendas →
Comments on this page are not sent to officials and are not part of the public record.
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Scope estimate for contractors
Estimated construction value: $47.2M
- ~675 roofing squares (assumes 2 stories)
- ~337 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)
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