Planning permission obtained for the redevelopment of the Crest Girl’s and Boy’s academy (formerly the John Kelly Technology Colleges) to provide improved facilities for existing pupils and an increase in the capacity of the school from 1,750 pupils to 2,050 pupils at Crest Road, Neasden, London NW6.

The project includes:

separate Girls' and Boys' Academies with a joint sixth form in four pavilion buildings in an attractive park setting;

flexible classrooms and learning spaces with up-to-date ICT equipment;

a large hall, theatre, library, two sports halls, drama and activity studios, all with potential for community use;

spaces for outside learning and sports including pitches available for community use; and

improved entrances at Crest Road and Dollis Hill.

The project comprises a £40 million investment programme with Wates Construction appointed as preferred contractor by Brent Council, and was designed by Capita Symonds.