State-of-the-art £7.5m school opened by MP
Reporter: Karen Doherty
Date published: 07 December 2016
Official opening of Northmoor Academy by Jim McMahon M.P. Left to right, Antony Hughes (CEO Harmony Trust), Jim McMahon M.P., Courtney Kennedy (9), Caleb Narty (7), Children's Leadership Team, Jessica Hainsworth (executive principal).
OLDHAM's newest primary school was officially opened by MP Jim McMahon.
The Oldham West and Royton representative unveiled a ceremonial plaque at the £7.5 million Northmoor Academy, Rochdale Road.
The building, on the site of the former Grange secondary school, was built from 96 modular units transported from Ireland.
Pupils started in September and it is run by Harmony Trust which sponsors Alt, Greenhill and Westwood primaries.
Facilities include a science room, outdoor theatre and a synthetic pitch.
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