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).
Our Year 7 and 9 scholars recently enjoyed a truly fantastic trip to the Houses of Parliament, undertaken as a key component of their supercurricular academic programme. The educational visit was a tremendous success, offering a unique opportunity to witness the heart of British democracy firsthand...
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The school successfully hosted its Annual Christmas Fair last Friday evening, drawing a large and enthusiastic crowd. Hundreds of students, families, staff, and members of the local community visited the event, marking it as a highlight of the festive calendar.
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What an inspiring day for our Year 7 students! The first half of the year group enjoyed a truly breathtaking experience inside the Stardome, the mobile planetarium that brought the wonders of the universe directly into our school hall. Students were absolutely captivated, taking a fantastic journ...
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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.