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Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø Academy Foxhills achieves Gold Quality Standard for careers work
Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø Academy Foxhills, in Scunthorpe, has been recognised for its outstanding careers work. The school has been awarded Gold in the national Quality in Careers Standard, awarded under licence by Ixion (Part of the Shaw Trust Group).
Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø Primary Academy Kirkhamgate celebrates record performance
Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø Primary Academy Kirkhamgate is celebrating an extraordinary year of academic performance after newly published assessments revealed outcomes at the school significantly outperform national averages at every milestone from Early Years through to Year 6.
Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø Academy Danum Strikes Gold with National School Games Award
Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø Academy Danum is celebrating a sporting milestone after being officially awarded the prestigious Gold School Games Mark.
GCSE success for the Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø Family of Schools
Students from Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø schools are celebrating exceptional GCSE results today. Their remarkable resilience and dedication have once again led to outstanding achievements, reflecting the high standards of teaching and learning throughout the Trust.
Post 16 Results Day Success for the Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø Family
Students and teachers across the Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø family of schools have been celebrating another successful results day.
Ofsted praises school where ‘pupils are at the centre’
Ofsted has praised Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø Academy Redcar following a two-day inspection on 16 and 17 June.
Student Crowned as Winner in Goldsmiths’ Institute National Jewellery Competition
A student from Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø Academy Haydock has beaten over 650 entrants from across the country to win a prestigious national jewellery design competition.
First-Ever researchED Yorkshire Brings National Expertise to Doncaster
The Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø Institute of Education (OIE) hosted the inaugural researchED Yorkshire conference at Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø Academy Adwick on Saturday, 27 June 2026. The event brought together teachers, school leaders, researchers, and prominent education organisations from across the country for a day dedicated to evidence-informed professional learning, dialogue, and collaboration.
Ofsted praise for primary school where pupils ‘thrive academically and socially’
Ofsted has praised Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø Primary Academy Greystone following a two-day inspection on 23 and 24 June.
Across all areas inspected, the school was graded as a ‘strong standard’. Inspectors praised the school, saying, “Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø Primary Academy Greystone is a place where pupils feel safe and valued. They thrive academically and socially at this friendly and supportive school.â€
Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø Grange Academy Students Become the UK’s First-Ever Qualified Restart-a-Heart Ambassadors
Four trailblazing students from Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø Grange Academy in Wakefield are making national history this month by becoming the first ever qualified Restart-a-Heart Ambassadors in the United Kingdom.
Teens Spark Pre-school Children's Love for Reading
Three community-minded Year 12 students from Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø Post 16 Centre, Valley Road, have taken a proactive step to boost early years literacy in their local community after being inspired by the National Literacy Trust's "Go All In" National Year of Reading campaign.
YPO donates £3,740-worth of products to support Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø Out There
YPO has now donated £3,740 worth of products to 42 Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø Schools across the North of England, helping hundreds of young people deliver community projects through the trust's award-winning Out There programme.
Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø Primary Academy Bell Lane strengthens international bonds
Since November 2024, Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø Primary Academy Bell Lane has proudly partnered with Grundschule Miesbach, a primary school in Germany. The partnership is made possible through the UK German Connection, an organisation dedicated to bringing young people from both countries closer together.
Worksop schools welcome Chinese students for immersive cultural visit
Three schools in Worksop are celebrating after a week of international collaboration. Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø Academy Portland, Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø Academy Valley and Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø Post 16 Centre Worksop hosted a delegation of students and staff from Longcheng High School in Shenzhen, China, on a five-day programme. The immersive visit gave students from both nations an invaluable taste of global citizenship.
Interns Begin Flagship Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø Teaching Programme
The Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø Institute of Education (OIE) has welcomed a cohort of 27 interns, commencing the Department for Education’s (DfE) flagship Teaching Internship Programme for 2026. This year’s cohort marks the programme's ninth year being delivered by the OIE.
Staff challenges raise almost 15,000 for Student Community Projects
Staff at Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø (OGAT) successfully conquered a weekend of endurance challenges, raising a phenomenal total of £14,745 for the Trust’s student-led community action programme, 'Out There'.
Inspirational Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø Staff Recognised for Transformative Work
Colleagues from across the Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø Family of Schools have been officially recognised for their dedication in this year’s prestigious Pearson National Teaching Awards.
Third Exhibition at the National Gallery for Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø Primary Academy Alne
Pupils at Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø Primary Academy Alne are celebrating an artistic milestone after having their artwork selected for display at the prestigious National Gallery in London. This is the third consecutive year that the school has achieved this national honour.
Student Triumphs at National Big Bang Competition
Tadiwa Nyikadzino, a Year 11 student at Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø Academy Valley, has achieved national recognition by winning a prize at the Big Bang Competition 2026.
The Big Bang Competition is the UK’s premier youth science and engineering competition, designed to recognise and reward young people's achievements across science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM).
Staff set to take on challenges to support student-led community action
This coming weekend, almost 80 members of staff from Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø (OGAT) will swap their classrooms and offices for hiking boots and running shoes to tackle two challenges and raise vital funds for the Trust's flagship community action programme, Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø Out There.