Olympians, Museum Learning, Environmental Excellence and Science
Converge For New Academy In Slough

Rare artefacts in the classroom, a double Olympic gold medallist teaching rowing, and the most environmentally sophisticated building of its kind that not only saves energy but also helps in the teaching of environmental issues are all part of The Langley Academy, a new purpose built £23m school in Slough, that will be officially opened by Sir Matthew Pinsent CBE on 12 November.

The Langley Academy (www.langleyacademy.org), sponsored by the Arbib Foundation, provides a fresh start for children and adult learners in the area. It replaces the old Langleywood School that had formerly been placed in special measures and has now been demolished.

The Langley Academy teaches the International Baccalaureate Diploma and A Levels at post 16, specialises in science, aims to become a centre of excellence for sports, notably rowing and cricket, is the first school in the UK to focus on Museum Learning and has its own museum. Designed by internationally acclaimed architects Foster + Partners and situated in nine hectares (23 acres) of grounds the new Academy provides a worldclass learning resource for all.

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