Designed for 1,700 pupils, the new academy building will incorporate top-of-the-line facilities, such as a 400-seat theatre, design studios, music rooms, a fitness suite and a five-court sports hall; along side classrooms, laboratories and workshop.
The building will have a central corridor area, which will feature glass fronted classrooms on either side. The building will also include open spaces, balconies and a cafe culture canteen. The new academy will feature garden, allotments and full reconstruction of World War trenches which will foster outdoor learning.
The theatre, sports hall and fitness suite of the new academy will be available for community usage. The project has received government funding and is being developed by a partnership between Cheshire West and Chester Council, the academy and sponsors E-ACT.
The facility is scheduled to open in September 2013.
