Client Name: Rye Hills Academy/North East Learning Trust

Project Location: Redcar, Teesside

Project Manager:  Leman Harris

Date: November 2025

What did Luceco do?

When Rye Hills Academy in Redcar, Teesside required an efficient lighting upgrade for their 3G sports pitch, Luceco delivered with a new energy saving and future-proof solution. 

What problem did Luceco solve? 

Purchased by Wyre Forest District Council in 2024, the Piano Building project is part of the The academy faced the challenge of an ageing floodlighting system with expensive light source replacements for the old technology.

The lighting upgrade was part of a larger refurbishment project, creating a state-of-the-art, multi-sports pitch, with £250,000 of support from Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council’s Levelling Up Fund, benefiting both the academy and local community. 

The pitch is also home to the Redcar Hockey Club who, now the facilities are complete, can return to their home ground. 

What products did Luceco supply? 

After a full survey and site inspection to understand the various sporting uses of the pitch, Luceco proposed the installation of Amnis Floodlights - offering outstanding performance, efficiency and reliability.  

Built to last with 100,000 hours lifetime and pioneering the latest in aerofoil heat-sink systems, the Amnis Floodlight delivers unmatched efficiency. Utilising unique LED reflector design to give improved optical control whilst reducing glare. 

High Performance Multi-Die LEDs for direct replacement of 1 and 2KW floodlights and Alanod ™ MIRO-Silver Reflector optics for stable performance and unrivalled reliability, perfect for outdoor and sporting grounds settings. 

Why did the customer choose Luceco? 

Luceco Project Manager, Leman Harris comments, 

“This is one of the first projects completed for the North East Learning Trust, who chose Luceco because of our ability to demonstrate high product quality.” 

North East Learning Trust Mechanical & Electrical Engineer, Adam King comments,

 “We have been very impressed with the efficiency and high-performance levels of Luceco Lighting, along with their ability to find the right solution for Rye Hills Academy, resolving the high cost replacement of expensive components and hugely improving lighting levels on the 3G pitch area, a very important area for students.”