Contractor named for hat-trick of Manchester schools

Morgan Sindall has been named as the main contractor for three new schools in Greater Manchester.

The contract consists of Star Radcliffe Academy (pictured) in Bury, Pear Tree Academy in Cheadle Hulme and Dixons Newall Green Academy in Wythenshawe.

Star Radcliffe Academy will be a 750-place, 11-16 secondary school, which is set to open in September 2024. Likewise, Dixons Newall Green Academy is also an 11-16 secondary school, which is scheduled to open for the Autumn 2024 term.

Pear Tree Academy is a new SEND school, operated by the Prospere Learning Trust. It will specialise in catering for students with severe learning difficulties.

Morgan Sindall North West Managing Director Simon Arnott, said: “We are proud to be delivering these three new schools for Greater Manchester, as well as our ongoing work at Newhouse Academy, working collaboratively with the DfE and the respective Academy Trusts.

“Working on so many education projects across the region simultaneously presents us with a unique opportunity to make a really significant contribution to the region’s educational offer and local economy – an opportunity we’re determined to deliver on.”