Academy in Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
| Manchester Communication Academy | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
| Silchester Drive Manchester, Greater Manchester, M40 8NT England, United Kingdom | |
| Coordinates | 53°30′08″N 2°13′03″W / 53.502291°N 2.217414°W / 53.502291; -2.217414 |
| Information | |
| Type | Academy |
| Motto | With you... for you... about you |
| Established | September 2010 |
| 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 |
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.
Building
The 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
The school's lead sponsor is BT and its co-sponsors are Manchester City Council and The Manchester College. The name of the Principal is Susan Watmough.
References
- 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.