Leeds to get educational boost with new sixth form college

Caddick Construction is to build the new £11.4M Pudsey Sixth Form College in Leeds.

Work, which is now underway on site, will see Caddick build a new teaching block to cater for 600 students, located next to the existing Crawshaw Academy.

Delivered on behalf of Luminate Education Group, the new Pudsey college will expand the sixth form provision across Leeds, adding capacity to the further education facilities at Leeds Sixth Form College, Leeds West Academy, Crawshaw Academy and Co-Op Academy Priesthorpe, who are all partners of the project.

Steve Ford, Regional Managing Director of Caddick Construction Yorkshire & North East, commented: “Delivering new school places – whether primary, secondary or further education – requires efficiency and value for money, both of which are made possible through framework procurement.

“Working collaboratively with Luminate has not only opened the door to the benefits of the NEPO framework, but it also gives us valuable insight into their vision as educators, to ensure that Pudsey Sixth Form College upholds the Group’s values and ambition for the Leeds City Region.”

Phil Mark, Principal of Sixth Forms at Luminate Education Group, said: “We’re looking forward to providing the next generation with a modern learning environment, which delivers outstanding results and supports the transition of students from school to higher education or employment.

“As well as enjoying access to high quality facilities, students will have the chance to study a much broader curriculum, opening the door to career opportunities and other experiences.”