Gloucester Academy 3.17

Gloucester Academy, formerly the Central Technology College, started life as a boys school located in Derby Road, Gloucester, England. It converted to an academy in September 2010. It educates 825 students aged 11 to 19.HistoryMrs H. Anthony took over the role of Headmistress from E. Cole in 2006. The incorporation of the Ninestiles Foundation, and Sir D. Hutt improved the school's reputation. The Multi Use Games Area (M.U.G.A) sports facility was opened in 2007. The Central Technology College was closed in 2010 to make way for a new academy. The former Central Technology College building (located in Cotteswold Road) was used temporary as the academy site, until the new building was completed. In September 2013, the new building was completed and all academy operations were transferred on to the new site (now located on Painswick Road). The building cost around £15 million to construct, but was almost cancelled on several occasions, as local residents were unhappy with possible light pollution and noice the new site would bring. However after many negotiations, all parties were happy by December 2012 and construction began.As an academy, the school was previously part of the Prospects Academies Trust. The trust oversaw the introduction of a new headteacher 'Mr S Badat', who had worked in many challenging schools previously, for example The Essa Academy in Bolton. However in May 2014 it was announced that the trust was to cease operations, and Gloucester Academy formally joined the White Horse Federation in March 2015.New headteacherGloucester Academy has had many head teachers in the last 4 years. Mr J Rilley - Stepped down as headteacher in September 2013, after overseeing the new building finished and all operations transferred to the new site. He was replaced by Mr S Badat.