Oasis Academy
Oldham, UK
Project overview
Bringing together the community to create an exemplary secondary school
Oasis Academy brings together students from both the former South Chadderton and Kaskenmoor Schools, accommodating their learning needs now and into the future.
The extended secondary school accommodates for 1,500 students and is part of the Oasis Community Hub which provides multiple services ensuring that the school and community work hand in hand.
Teachers and students can experience outdoor learning with areas designed to catch the sunlight at various times of day creating encouraging and appealing spaces. The bright, airy atrium maximises daylight, accomplishing an inviting learning environment.
The community can engage with the students learning with views deep into the building through double height spaces. The school is a stunning attribute to the surrounding landscape and communities.
The building provides an excellent learning environment giving a real sense of pride and excitement to both students and staff.”
David Hayes
Principal, Oasis Academy Oldham![AHR-School-OasisAcademy-Architecture-Exterior4-Manchester](https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/Oasis-Academy/2009_00788_000_763.jpg?w=800&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015804&s=ccb4f0b40180c8ae1692ec545be4034f 800w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/Oasis-Academy/2009_00788_000_763.jpg?w=1100&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015804&s=4562f8cff09330946cdf3f3061ab8556 1100w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/Oasis-Academy/2009_00788_000_763.jpg?w=1300&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015804&s=acf11ee9a9cc15ba403d3e4a4b0ed687 1300w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/Oasis-Academy/2009_00788_000_763.jpg?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015804&s=9dbe7b5c3e5323ecd22249f674c08208 1600w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/Oasis-Academy/2009_00788_000_763.jpg?w=1920&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015804&s=d15deb090f042812761e572459c989fc 1920w)
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Project summary
Location
Oldham
Client
Willmott Dixon Construction Ltd
Size
13,060 m2
Value
£25m
Completion
2012
Includes
1369 students
Team
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