Leeds Building Society vacated the property in spring 2022 and relocated to a new head office after more than 80 years at the prominent site on the Headrow.
Leeds Mathematics School (LMaS) will provide a specialist Post-16, A Level curriculum with an emphasis on Mathematics and maths-based subjects. It will be one of 11 planned regional 16 – 19 specialist maths schools, a government manifesto pledge to enable more of our most mathematically able students to succeed in maths disciplines at top universities and pursue mathematically intensive careers.
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The converted building will comprise a lecture theatre, classrooms, science laboratories, student study areas, breakout spaces, staff offices and a fitness studio.
LMaS is a partnership between The GORSE Academies Trust and The University of Leeds. The school will open in September 2023 and employ around 28 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff for 240 students aged between 16 and 19. Central to the vision of LMaS is a desire to widen participation in A Level and degree level Mathematics for students who do not traditionally engage with this subject.
Dan Marsh, project manager, Morgan Sindall Construction, said: "We're really excited to be giving this historic Leeds building a new lease of life. Our Yorkshire team is well experienced in delivering state-of-the-art educational facilities that inspire pupils, and we look forward to providing a high-quality environment for the mathematicians of tomorrow."
