Academy 360

(formerly Pennywell School and Quarry View Primary School)

Portsmouth Road, Sunderland, SR4 9BA, Tel: 0191 553 6832, Fax: 0191 553 6838

academy360.portsmouth@schools.sunderland.gov.uk

St Luke's Road, Sunderland, SR4 0HB, Tel: 0191 553 6847, Fax: 0191 553 6848

academy360.keelman@schools.sunderland.gov.uk

Website: www.academy360.co.uk

Overview

Pennywell School and Quarry View Primary School closed in August 2008 to form Academy 360, a Sunderland Model academy for students from 4 to 16 years of age, sponsored by Gentoo and Sunderland City Council. The academy will operate in existing buildings on both former school sites until the new building is ready for use on 1st September 2009.

Academy information

Figures based on the September 2008 school census

Construction: Complete new build

Designer / Builder: Balfour Beatty Construction (Northern) Limited

Academy 360 will be developed on the existing Pennywell School site with co-location of secondary and primary provision.

Pennywell School buildings and layout are poor. With the proposal to relocate the primary school to the site refurbishment and remodelling would not offer a desirable outcome in respect of buildings being suitable and fit for purpose. Therefore, total new provision for this BSF project is considered to be the only viable option. Demolition of existing buildings will follow on completion of this proposal. The total construction costs reflect proposals for both secondary and primary provision and also reflect the provision of ICT infrastructure and equipment at all key stages.

The academy aims to achieve Specialist Status in Business and Enterprise, working with other schools, the local community and businesses to provide effective vocational courses.

The existing building and layout are not fit for the learning needs of the 21st Century. Improved access and layout, coupled with attractive dining and pastoral facilities, will allow enhanced use.

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