The designs for the 1,350-pupil school in Whitby Road will merge the existing north and south campuses into a single facility. Plans include eight sports pitches, a theatre and science laboratories.
Completion is scheduled for the end of 2012. Client is Cheshire West and Chester Council.
Kier Northern managing director, Nigel Brook, added: 鈥淭his is an important project for us and we recognise the significance of creating the very best learning environment for the young people of Ellesmere Port.鈥�