Greenfield Academy in Durham completes new education hub

Summarised from The Northern Echo's report · Updated 5 Nov, 22:34 · Archive

Greenfield Academy in Newton Aycliffe has completed a new three-storey teaching block and sports centre extension.

Greenfield Academy in Newton Aycliffe has completed construction of a new three-storey teaching block and sports centre extension. The Northern Echo reports that the new education hub includes 19 classrooms as well as specialist facilities for science, IT, art and design technology. The upgraded site will be able to accommodate up to 750 students, and the sports centre extension will be available for community use outside school hours.

Construction firm Esh Construction, appointed by Durham County Council, delivered the project as part of wider efforts to modernise the site. The ground floor includes four classrooms and a design and technology department. The first floor houses 12 classrooms, staff facilities and meeting rooms, whilst a dedicated science department with laboratories, science studios and preparation areas occupies the second floor. Grant Watson, construction director at Esh Construction, said the project would provide 'inspiring spaces where students can thrive now and in the future'.

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• County Durham school completes new education hub with 19 state-of-the-art classroomsA major redevelopment project at Greenfield Academy in Newton Aycliffe has been completed, including a new three-storey teaching hub, sports centre extension and facilities for up to 750 students.The Northern Echo · 5 Nov, 17:30

In this story: Greenfield Academy · Newton Aycliffe · County Durham · Durham County Council · Esh Construction

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