| Type | Academy |
|---|---|
| Principal | Mr Patrick Ottley-O'Connor |
| Chair | Mr Nick Bent |
| Specialism | Media ICT Business and Enterprise |
| Location | Prestwood Road Salford Greater Manchester M6 8GG England |
| Students | 512[1] |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Ages | 11–18 |
| Website | Official Website |
Oasis Academy MediacityUK, formerly Hope High School, is an academy in Salford, Greater Manchester, England. The school will move into a new building in 2012.
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Oasis Academy MediaCityUK is sponsored by Oasis Community Learning, which is a separate charity, but is part of the Oasis Global family. Oasis UK, a Christian organisation, was founded by Rev Steve Chalke M.B.E. in 1985, and began its work in the UK but now delivers educational, healthcare and housing projects throughout the world.
Oasis Academy MediaCityUK opened in September 2008 replacing Hope High School.
The Academy will remain in the existing buildings, formerly Hope High, for the first 3 years of operation before transferring to a brand new state of the art complex on the edge of Salford Quays, Complete with a sixth form. in September 2012. As well as radio and TV studios, production offices and other facilities that would be expected of a Media Centre, the new complex will feature the best possible provision for Science, Technology, Sport and the Arts, alongside all other subjects in the National Curriculum.