A number of enhancements have been completed at Torquay Academy in Devon, including the development of a new theatre as well as extensive facility upgrades.

The £2.2 million expansion scheme saw a new 300-seat theatre named The Platform opened on site, with a packed-out audience showing up to watch a short time-lapse video showing The Platform's construction was followed by a 75 minute music concert performed by students.

Morgan Sindall Construction delivered the major scheme at Torquay Academy, which included an extension to the school's dining room, multi-use hall and alterations of the existing multi-use games area (MUGA). The Platform also features two changing rooms and two PE classrooms, which have been built behind the sports hall on the edge of the MUGA.


Torquay Academy's expansion marks the continuation of an ongoing partnership with Morgan Sindall Construction. In 2018, the company delivered a new £1.4 million classroom block on behalf of Torbay Council in partnership with TDA, an award-winning provider of business and property services across the South West. The new three-storey classroom block features six classrooms and three dry changing rooms.

Prior to this, Morgan Sindall Construction refurbished two of the school's classrooms into state-of-the-art science labs.

Paul Cockram, area lead and operations manager at Morgan Sindall Construction, said: "Torquay Academy's significant investment into its teaching, sport and creative offering will help to enrich the lives of all students, creating a well-rounded, modern facility that provides an exceptional learning experience.

"The latest stage of expansion work marks the continuation of our ongoing partnership with Torquay Academy, which has been a truly collaborative process. Morgan Sindall Construction has a long-standing history of delivering first class educational facilities and we hope that everyone at the school is delighted with the new addition to their growing campus."

(CM/JG)