Proud to be part of the
Co-op Academies Trust
Proud to be part of the
Co-op Academies Trust
A Warm Welcome
From our Headteacher
Mr Richardson, Headteacher
I was appointed in June 2020 and I am delighted about what we have achieved over the last few years. In the summer exams in 2024 we have achieved our best ever Progress 8 score. This means children attending our Academy did better than students at other schools. Indeed, we were in the top 1/3 of all schools nationally. This is a wonderful achievement for our students. When Ofsted last visited us in May 2023, they judged us to be a 'good' school, where 'students wear their uniform with pride' (Ofsted, May 2023).
Last term, a group of Year 10s completed an insightful programme of academic sessions at Stoke Sixth Form as part of the High Attainers' Programme. Over several weeks, the group attended seminars covering a wide range of academic disciplines, challenging themselves to engage with topics bey...
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Three of our Year 10 students, Kaelynn, Iwo, and Amelia, spent their Easter break embarking on the trip of a lifetime to Kenya. This incredible opportunity was made possible through African Adventures and our association with the Port Vale Foundation, joining together with students from other local...
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Our Year 8 Scholars, joined by two talented Year 9 students, took part in the Magistrates' Mock Trial competition recently. This was a massive commitment from the group, as the event took place at the very beginning of the break when most people had already started their Easter holidays.
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Staff work hard to help pupils become well-rounded young adults. Leaders set high expectations for what they want pupils to achieve and how they can broaden their horizons beyond the local area. Many pupils appreciate these opportunities and wear their school uniform with pride.”
Leaders have put in place a systematic intervention programme, including for those pupils who need support with their phonics. This support is proving highly effective in helping pupils to catch up.
Pupils benefit from many different wider opportunities. Several pupils take part in the Co-op Young Leaders programme and get involved with community activities, including supporting primary school pupils and local charity groups.