Project overview
- Site: Brand New Academy on Junction of Queen's Road/Rochdale Road, Harpurhey
- Start on site: January 2009
- Construction team: Laing O'Rourke
- Architect: Ellis Williams
- Opened: September 2010
- Principal Designate: Lynne Heath
- Lead sponsor: BT
- Co-sponsors: Manchester City Council and The Manchester College
The Communication Academy opened in September 2010 and offers students access to the fast-moving world of digital communications and information communication technology in a new purpose-built facility located at Rochdale Road/Queen's Road.
The academy provides 1200 places for 11-16 year olds, within a school offering 120 places for post 16 provision.
For more information see the Academy's website: Manchester Communication Academy Website.