[1] It was established as an academy in September 2010,[2] and was originally sponsored by Laing O'Rourke, Lend Lease, Manchester City Council and The Manchester College.

[3] The school also had specialisms in The Built Environment and Performing Arts.

[4] However, due to poor performance the school became part of the Education and Leadership Trust in September 2016.

[5][6] Today, The East Manchester Academy offers GCSEs, BTECs and vocational qualifications as programmes of study for its pupils.

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