Northern School of Art opens £14.5m campus

The Northern School of Art has officially opened a £14.5m campus in central Middlesborough.

The new campus opened its doors to nearly 800 students earlier this month. It offers a range of specialist creative courses including A-levels, diplomas and foundation courses, alongside a Saturday club for six- to 14-year-olds and arts awards for 14- to 16-year-olds.

The Northern School of Art is the only specialist art and design school in the North East and has a another education site in central Middlesbrough, which was rated Outstanding by Ofsted for its education offer earlier this year. 

It also has a degree-level campus in Hartlepool, with its higher education courses validated by Arts University Bournemouth.

Principal Dr Martin Raby said the new campus “provides a landmark building for creativity in Tees Valley, providing even greater access and opportunities for all”.

“In marking this new chapter, we remain as committed as ever to the value of creativity in our society.”