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Broadway Academy

1972 establishments in EnglandAcademies in Birmingham, West MidlandsEducational institutions established in 1972Perry BarrSecondary schools in Birmingham, West Midlands
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Broadway Academy, Perry Barr
Broadway Academy, Perry Barr

Broadway Academy (formerly Broadway School) is a coeducational secondary school and sixth form with academy status, located in the Perry Barr area of Birmingham, England. Originally known as Broadway School, the school building was rebuilt in 2010 as part of the Building Schools for the Future programme. The new building was officially opened by the Prince Edward, Duke of Kent in 2011. The school converted to academy status in July 2013, and was renamed Broadway Academy.

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Broadway Academy
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Broadway Academy

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B20 3DP Birmingham
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