Work has begun on Morgan Sindall Construction’s latest education project in Greater Manchester.
Star Radcliffe Academy is a five-form entry, 750 place, 11-16 secondary school. It is operated by Star Academies, one of the UK’s highest performing multi-academy trusts, with 36 schools nationally.
The school opened in September 2024 in temporary facilities. Ahead of its new intake of Year 7 pupils in September, the temporary facilities are being extended and enhanced to provide additional space and resources, including an additional assembly and indoor activity space, a school kitchen and a new outdoor play area, as well as science labs and additional classrooms.
The construction of the permanent school building, at the site on Spring Lane, is now underway.
A groundbreaking ceremony was held to mark the start of works with Morgan Sindall staff joined by representatives from the Department for Education, Bury Council and Star Academies.
The permanent building will be a three-storey, 6,000m² building, arranged as a ‘superblock’, with extensive external works and sports provision including a new access road and drop off area to be formed as part of the works.
Star Radcliffe Academy is the first new secondary school in Radcliffe in over a decade, helping to address the demand for school places in the area.
Paul Johnson, Principal at Star Radcliffe Academy, said:
“We are delighted with the pace at which construction is progressing on our permanent home and it is incredibly exciting to see our vision for Star Radcliffe Academy becoming a reality.
“The new building will provide an exceptional learning environment for our pupils, equipped with modern classrooms, cutting-edge technology, and excellent sports and recreational facilities. These resources will not only enhance our pupils’ education but also provide a wealth of opportunities for personal development, enrichment and future success.
“We’re looking forward to moving into our state-of-the-art facilities by September 2026, and establishing the school as a beacon of the community for today’s young people and future generations.”
