Willmott Dixon has been awarded a contract to deliver the £19.7m Brian Clarke Church of England Academy in Oldham
The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy in Oldham for The Cranmer Education Trust will create a 1,200 place school situated on an easily accessible, town centre site, benefitting from existing public transport links.
Cranmer Education Trust CEO Julie Hollis, said: “We are very excited to announce our proposed site and also let the people of the borough of Oldham take a look at these impressive images and plans.
“We are so pleased to be working with Oldham born artist Brian Clarke, whom the school is named after, and Oldham based contractors Willmott Dixon.
“We anticipate a whole range of events and opportunities for those interested in the Brian Clarke CE Academy to learn much more about the new school.”
‘Generating prosperity in the local area’
Anthony Dillon, managing director for Willmott Dixon in the North, added: “We are delighted to have the opportunity to work with The Cranmer Education Trust and the Department for Education on their vision for a bright and inspiring place to learn at the Brian Clarke Church of England Academy.
“The project follows our successful handover of Dixons Trinity Academy in 2020, where we were recognised by Department for Education at their Capital Awards through winning their prestigious ‘Going Above & Beyond in Covid19’ award.
“With our local supply chain, coupled with our coronavirus safe working practice knowhow, we look forward to progressing with the build and generating prosperity in the local area.”
