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).
This week, our Year 9 students took a big step toward completing their Bronze DofE Award by taking part in their one-day practice expedition at Greenway Bank Country Park. It was a brilliant day for it, with the sun out and the students showing exactly why they are such a credit to the Academy.
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We are looking to consult with you on some proposed changes to the Academy day and holiday pattern for September 2026/27 onwards. Please discuss these changes as a family, at home, and let us know if you have any feedback by completing the form here. The consultation runs from 1.5.26 to 8.5.26...
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A huge well done to our Year 10 ASDAN students, who visited Gentleshaw Wildlife Centre last Friday to deliver the results of their recent fundraising efforts. After months of planning and hard work, the group handed over a donation of £158.53.
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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.