Manchester Communication Academy is a secondary school in Harpurhey, Manchester which opened in September 2010 and specialises in communication-related subjects including speaking and listening, languages, drama, media and presentation skills, and information communication technology. It is part of the Greater Manchester Academies Trust.
Manchester Communication Academy | |
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Silchester Drive , , M40 8NT England , United Kingdom | |
Coordinates | 53°30′08″N 2°13′03″W / 53.502291°N 2.217414°W |
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Type | Academy |
Motto | With you... for you... about you |
Established | September 2010[1] |
Local authority | Manchester |
Department for Education URN | 136105 Tables |
Ofsted | Reports |
Principal | Susan Watmough |
Gender | Mixed |
Age | 11 to 16 |
Enrolment | 1200 (ages 11-16) |
Website | www |
Building
editThe school was built in 2009-10 by Laing O'Rourke at a site on the corner of Rochdale Road and Queen's Road. Monsall Metrolink station is near the school. The school opened up for staffs and students on The 9 September 2010. The school has six different departments. Maths, English, Science, Creative Arts (Art, Music and Drama), Health and Wellbeing (P.E, Cooking and Hospitality/Catering) and Global Understanding (History, Geography, Citizenship, RE, ICT and MFL).
Sponsors
editThe school's lead sponsor is BT[2] and its co-sponsors are Manchester City Council and The Manchester College.[3] The name of the Principal is Susan Watmough.
References
edit- ^ Coey, Miss K (10 July 2012). "Frequently asked questions | Manchester Communication Academy". Mca.realsmartcloud.com. Retrieved 19 February 2013.
- ^ "The Manchester Communication Academy". Btplc.com. 15 January 2013. Retrieved 19 February 2013.
- ^ "Project overview - Manchester Communication Academy - Manchester City Council". Manchester.gov.uk. Archived from the original on 23 April 2013. Retrieved 19 February 2013.