Hundreds of Heywood students have begun the new school year in purpose-built learning environments following a major transformation of Newhouse Academy by Manchester-based design consultancy Space Zero.
Newhouse Academy in Heywood is one of four schools across Greater Manchester to benefit from a summer overhaul by Space Zero, which says its mission is to “rethink the possibilities of education environments”.
The firm, headquartered in Manchester city centre, delivered projects for the start of term at Bolton UCS, Dixons Newall Green Academy in Wythenshawe, Pear Tree Academy in Cheadle Hulme, and Newhouse Academy in Heywood, collectively creating upgraded learning environments for thousands of pupils across the region.
At Newhouse Academy, the start of term marked a new chapter for students and staff, with interiors tailored to support wellbeing, collaboration and ambition. While exact student numbers were not disclosed, Space Zero confirmed its total 2025 programme spans 13 projects across the UK, transforming educational settings for over 9,000 students.
Wayne Taylor, Founder and CEO of Space Zero, said: “Our purpose has always been to design spaces where students feel safe, inspired and supported. Every classroom we redesign is about helping young people to flourish, not just academically, but personally and socially.”
He added: “Delivering on time and on budget is essential, but so is creating something that genuinely changes how people feel when they walk into school each morning. That’s what drives us.”
The Newhouse Academy upgrade is part of a broader commitment to improving education spaces across the North West, particularly in communities such as Heywood where investment in schools is seen as vital to long-term success.
By working alongside architects, contractors and supply partners, Space Zero says it ensures every environment is shaped with input from teachers and students alike.
The company’s recent wave of school projects includes nursery, primary, secondary and SEND schools, as well as faith institutions and further education colleges, each designed to reflect the needs of modern learners.
Space Zero’s approach focuses on “people first” principles, including supporting teacher effectiveness and student mental health through evidence-based design features.
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