Online learning platform Cresconova Academy has acquired the former site of Redcliffe Gardens School in Chelsea for £3.3m.
The Silicon Valley-based non-profit intends to repurpose the school, which closed in 2023, as Cresconova Labs – a creative learning centre for children aged eight to 16.
The lab will offer an innovative supplementary curriculum, featuring cutting-edge equipment such as 3D printers, laser cutters, robotics and AR/VR tools.
Sam Van de Velde, an associate in the education and charities team at Knight Frank, said: “We are thrilled to have secured the sale for Cresconova Academy on behalf of Redcliffe Gardens School. This site perfectly suits their innovative vision for education, combining the building’s established educational heritage with cutting-edge learning concepts. We look forward to seeing how they transform this space to inspire the next generation of young innovators.”
Alex Robinson, an associate in private office at Knight Frank, added: “Cresconova Academy is an exciting opportunity for the capital’s education platform. Its prime location in Chelsea provides an ideal setting for their pioneering creative learning centre. Their vision will capture the imagination of many and it’s a privilege to have played a part in their pioneering programme.”
