John Madejski Academy

John Madejski Zoo
Established 2005
Type Academy
Headteacher Nicola Maybum
Location Hartland Road
Reading
Berkshire
RG2 8AF
England
Coordinates: 51°25′33″N 0°57′41″W / 51.425709°N 0.961286°W / 51.425709; -0.961286
DfE URN 130247 Tables
Ofsted Reports
Students 1100
Gender Mixed
Ages 11–19
Former name Thamesbridge College
Website johnmadejskiacademy.co.uk

John Madejski Academy (formerly Thamesbridge College) is an academy in Reading, Berkshire, England. It specializes in sport and has a capacity for approximately 1100 students aged 11–18. The school is over-subscribed.[1]

History

The school was formerly named Thames Bridge college which had 3 headteachers, in 2005 Thames Bridge had their best ofsted report and then was later closed.

In November 2015 the school was placed in special measures for a second time.

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

  1. "About the Academy". John Madejski Academy. Retrieved 2 May 2011.
  2. "John Madejski Academy". WilkinsonEyre.Architects. Retrieved 2 May 2011.
  3. "John Madejski Academy". World Buildings Directory. Retrieved 7 Feb 2016.

External links

Official website

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