John Madejski Academy
John Madejski Academy (formerly Thamesbridge College) is an academy in Reading, Berkshire, England. It specialises in sport and has a capacity about 700 students aged 11–18.[1]
| John Madejski Academy | |
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| Address | |
Hartland Road , , RG2 8AF | |
| Coordinates | 51.425709°N 0.961286°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Academy |
| Established | 2005 |
| Local authority | Reading |
| Specialist | Sports Academy |
| Department for Education URN | 130247 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Head teacher | Camilla Thornalley |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Age | 11 to 19 |
| Enrolment | 621 |
| Former name | Thamesbridge College |
| Website | johnmadejskiacademy |
History
The school was formerly named Thamesbridge college, and before that it was named Ashmead. Alumni includes Ricky Gervais and Iain Waite. The new buildings were opened in 2010, with Sir John Madejski cutting the ribbon.
Architecture
The building was designed by international architecture firm Wilkinson Eyre[2] and it was shortlisted for an award at the World Architecture Festival 2008.[3]
References
- "About the Academy". John Madejski Academy. Archived from the original on 8 October 2011. Retrieved 2 May 2011.
- "John Madejski Academy". WilkinsonEyre.Architects. Archived from the original on 19 July 2011. Retrieved 2 May 2011.
- "John Madejski Academy". World Buildings Directory. Retrieved 7 February 2016.
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