Awards

The Academy has been recognised for education excellence in the following areas:

World Class Schools Award: the World Class Schools Quality Mark is the new standard in education for schools who have moved beyond outstanding.

Wellbeing Award: in recognition for changing the long-term culture of a school, and embedding an ethos where mental health is regarded as the responsibility of all.

Investors in People: this accreditation reflects the latest workplace trends, leading practices and employee conditions required to create outperforming teams.

Investing in Children Award: for promoting the rights of children and young people.

Educate and Celebrate Award: for the implementation of an LGBT+ inclusive curriculum to eradicate homophobia.

SMSC Beacon Status: in recognition of the provision for pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development, in preparation for life in modern Britain.

NACE Challenge Award: for a consistent commitment to the provision for more able and talented students in school.

International Schools Award: for outstanding development of the international dimension of the curriculum.

SSAT: Transforming teaching in: Principled Curriculum Design, Climate for Learning, Professional learning and a Variety of Teaching approaches. 

Artsmark: for arts and culture being rooted in our curriculum, fundamental to our school’s values, ethos and core principles.

National Online Safety: for successfully achieving Certified School Status showing our commitment to online safety.

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