John Madejski Academy (JMA) is an 11–19 years old academy in
Reading
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Berkshire, England. JMA is part of the White Horse Federation Trust.
Louise Baker became principal of JMA in September 2020.
JMA's curriculum includes technology, music, textiles, computing, physical education, history, geography, drama, PSHE (personal, social, health and economic education), art, science, English and mathematics.
History
The academy was officially established on 1 September 2006 following the closure of its 11-16 predecessor, Thamesbridge College. Thamesbridge College was previously known as Ashmead School.
It was officially opened by
Tony Blair
Sir Anthony Charles Lynton Blair (born 6 May 1953) is a British former politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1997 to 2007 and Leader of the Labour Party from 1994 to 2007. He previously served as Leader of th ...
on 5 December 2007.
The new buildings were opened in 2010, with
Sir John Madejski cutting the ribbon. In 2017, Madejski described financing the academy as "his proudest achievement".
The academy has been found to be "inadequate" twice by the regulator
Ofcom, and "requires improvement" three times.
Architecture
The building was designed by international architecture firm
Wilkinson Eyre
WilkinsonEyre is an international architecture practice based in London, England. In 1983 Chris Wilkinson founded Chris Wilkinson Architects, he partnered with Jim Eyre in 1987 and the practice was renamed WilkinsonEyre in 1999. The practice has ...
and it was shortlisted for an award at the
World Architecture Festival 2008.
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Academies in Reading, Berkshire
Educational institutions established in 2005
Secondary schools in Reading, Berkshire
2005 establishments in England
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