Mossbourne is a new City Academy in Hackney, the first in the borough. Academies are government funded, independent secondary schools in urban areas. They are run in partnership with business and the voluntary sector. Mossbourne was supported by sponsorship from the Hackney businessman, Sir Clive Bourne who sadly died in 2007. In partnership with The Learning Trust and the Department for Education and Skills, Sir Clive contributed £2 million towards capital costs. He was actively involved in the development of the Academy right up to his death.

The new dining facilities and 6th form building will go a long way to enhancing the excellent standards that the current building and curriculum already deliver. In September two new state of the art ICT rooms and the new, larger dinning room and kitchen facilities will be available for students to enjoy. The rest of the building will be ready for the start of the spring term.

The Academy incorporates state of the art facilities and specialises in Information and Communication Technology, embracing it as a tool for investigative learning. Headed by Sir Michael Wilshaw, the Academy's experienced teaching staff (including a high proportion of Advanced Skills Teachers) offers a broad curriculum. The Academy also emphasises the importance of good discipline and high standards of behaviour. Eventually, when full, Mossbourne will have around 900 places for girls and boys aged between 11 and 16. The Academy was designed by The Richard Rogers Partnership, the architects responsible for Lloyds of London, The European Court of Human Rights and the Centre Pompidou.

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