Students from our CAS Racing Elective recently embarked on a memorable journey to Aintree Racecourse, where they had the unique opportunity to put their custom-built car to the test in the Greenpower race. 

After an early start, our enthusiastic students arrived at Aintree Racecourse to participate in the highly anticipated Greenpower F24 race. This event is a platform for young engineers and budding racers to showcase their talents, and it draws participants from schools across the UK.

The star of the day was undoubtedly the car meticulously designed and crafted by our students.

Each week, these students dedicated their time and effort to refining their creation, blending engineering finesse with innovative solutions.

Our team took to the track with gusto, manoeuvring the challenging Aintree circuit with impressive skill and teamwork. The excitement in the air was palpable as our students demonstrated their prowess lap after lap. Throughout the day, what truly shone through was the collaborative spirit and unwavering enthusiasm of our students. They have done a fantastic job to build the car and learn more about the world of automotive engineering.

Congratulations to our dedicated students, and a sincere thank you to Mr. Parkes and Mr. Parsons for their invaluable contributions to this remarkable experience. We look forward to sharing more exciting updates from the team in the near future. Stay tuned!

A group of our students embarked on a prestigious summer school as part of our association with Universify. During the holidays, they got the chance to spend a week at Oxford University, providing a window into the world of higher education and academic excellence.

During their Oxford visit, our Year 10 students engaged in a range of activities, including attending university-style classes, living in student rooms in college, exploring the historic city of Oxford and talking to current university students.

Now in Year 11, these students have embarked on a year-long mentoring program designed to support their academic growth and university aspirations.

We are incredibly proud of the dedication and ambition demonstrated by our Year 10 students during their participation in the Universify programme and look forward to supporting them throughout Year 11 and beyond.

We were thrilled by the enthusiasm of our new cohort during our recent summer school programme, designed to warmly welcome some of the incoming Year 7 students. The event served as a fantastic introduction to our academy and ignited the enthusiasm of our new students.

Drama took centre stage as students delved into the world of theatre with Mickey's Theatre School, in addition to scaling our climbing wall, learning some new instruments and valuable life skills.

Music enthusiasts discovered their musical talents while others embraced cooking.

Our summer school commenced with creative workshops led by Middleport Matters. Students engaged in diverse art projects, exploring their artistic talents and setting a creative tone for the summer. These experiences were not only enjoyable but equipped our students with valuable life skills. Students participated in various sports activities, promoting fitness, teamwork, and sportsmanship. They also had a memorable visit from a travelling zoo.

Thank you to our dedicated staff, especially Ms Garrity, Ms Aitken and Mr Rowley, and community partners who made this summer school a memorable experience for our Year 7 students.

It's been an action packed summer and return to the Academy, with lots of visits, events and of course, celebrating the successes of both our outgoing GCSE students and our new Year 7 cohort.

As we ushered in a new academic year, there was an air of excitement and anticipation that filled the hallways of our academy. September 6th marked the first day for Year 7 students at Co-op Academy Stoke-on-Trent, and it was a day filled with bright smiles, smart attire, and the promise of a remarkable journey ahead.