RESOURCES & FACILITIES
The Leigh Technology Academy moved into its 21st century building in January 2008 – a purpose-built learning environment for 1600 students based in 4 Colleges.
Resources, Professional Development and state-of-the-art technologies have been combined to provide an inspirational learning space for students and staff.
All lessons are delivered in a technology-rich environment with well-equipped and resourced classrooms and dedicated ICT plazas.
4 Colleges
400 students aged 11–18 are based in each College
400 students aged 11–18 are based in each College
Art Area
2 double size Art studios, pottery wheels and kiln
2 double size Art studios, pottery wheels and kiln
9 Learning Plazas
Each equipped with upto 30 Apple Macs
Each equipped with upto 30 Apple Macs
Drama Studio
Double size studio with control room
Double size studio with control room
Garden
Brunel / Da Vinci garden and meeting area
Brunel / Da Vinci garden and meeting area
Media Suite
Specialist media room with television / recording studio
Specialist media room with television / recording studio
Garden
Chaucer / Darwin garden and meeting area
Chaucer / Darwin garden and meeting area
Music Making
Five practice rooms, Music Technology studio and two main teaching rooms
Five practice rooms, Music Technology studio and two main teaching rooms
Post 16
Social area
Social area
Business Centre
Dedicated business suite including CISCO / Apple academies
Dedicated business suite including CISCO / Apple academies
Resource Centre
Private study in an inspirational space
Private study in an inspirational space
Science
4 double sized laboratories for collaborative teaching
4 double sized laboratories for collaborative teaching
Restaurant
Serving breakfasts, snacks at morning break and full meals at lunchtime
Serving breakfasts, snacks at morning break and full meals at lunchtime
Technology
Open, industry standard learning area
Open, industry standard learning area
Lecture Theatre
Capacity for 400 people with bespoke audio visual equipment
Capacity for 400 people with bespoke audio visual equipment
Technology
Double sized catering suite
Double sized catering suite
Teaching Space
Double size for collaborative teaching
Double size for collaborative teaching
Fitness Suite
15 pieces of cardiovascular equipment, which can monitor heart rates and record / store data
15 pieces of cardiovascular equipment, which can monitor heart rates and record / store data
Teaching Space
Single size with the latest Audio-Visual equipment and wireless connections
Single size with the latest Audio-Visual equipment and wireless connections
Dance Studio
Double space with spring floor, mirrors, and Ballet barres as well as specially designed lighting and sound system
Double space with spring floor, mirrors, and Ballet barres as well as specially designed lighting and sound system
Boardrooms
2 meeting spaces with the latest Audio-Visual equipment and wireless connections
2 meeting spaces with the latest Audio-Visual equipment and wireless connections
Sports Hall
A multi purpose learning area which can cater for badminton, basketball, netball, volleyball, cricket nets and trampolining
A multi purpose learning area which can cater for badminton, basketball, netball, volleyball, cricket nets and trampolining