Outwood Academy Foxhills is proudly celebrating its 75th anniversary, marking three-quarters of a century of dedication to educating, inspiring, and transforming the lives of young people in Scunthorpe.

In a world of intensely polarised public discourse – and with votes for British 16-year-olds on the horizon – there has never been a more important time to equip children with the knowledge to understand and navigate current affairs. Today, a new national Current Affairs Education Commission launches, chaired by the UK’s biggest political Substacker, Sam Freedman, and convened by The Economist Educational Foundation. Working with ImpactEd Group, the commission will explore how schools can best help children make sense of the news in an age of AI and 24 hour content.

A determined schoolgirl whose life was ‘turned upside down’ after the tragic loss of her mum has been acknowledged for her exceptional progress and willingness to change despite the significant challenges she has faced. 

A 13-year-old student hailed as an exceptional leader within her entire school community was among the inspiring young people whose qualities shone through at Nottinghamshire Police’s prestigious Nxt Gen Awards ceremony.

A group of Year 7 pupils has seen their creative vision travel over 9,000 miles to the frozen landscapes of Antarctica. The flag, designed by students Bobby Baggeley, Jude Gibson, Joseph Booth, and Thomas Lewis at Outwood Academy Hindley, has successfully reached the continent as part of the UK Polar Network’s (UKPN) “Antarctic Flags” initiative.

Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) is expanding its international partnership with the Global School Alliance (GSA), marking a new era of global citizenship for students across the regions it serves.

Parents and school leaders are celebrating the continued success of a uniform recycling scheme designed to tackle the rising cost of living and protect the planet. Formerly known as RE:FORM, the newly rebranded RE:WEAR scheme, run by uniform provider Trutex, collects pre-loved school clothes, refurbishes them to "as-new" condition, and resells them at a discount of up to 50%.

Three members of staff and a parent are preparing to lace up their running shoes for this weekend's Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon and Leeds Half Marathon. The group of four is running to raise vital funds for ‘Outwood Out There,’ an award-winning initiative that empowers students to lead transformative community action projects.

Students and staff from Outwood Academy Riverside have had a hard hat tour of the school’s new site in Middlehaven.

The Student Parliament at Outwood Academy Danum has secured a major investment to transform student wellbeing. 

Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) has been shortlisted for this year’s Tes Schools Awards, which celebrate the UK’s most inspiring teachers and schools from both the state and independent sectors, following a record-breaking number of nominations. The family of schools is in the running for the title of Trust of the Year – 10 schools or more.

55 students from Outwood Grange Academy were part of a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title. The record for the Most backing dancers to a singer is 1,123, achieved by Pro-Excel, Bradford Bulls RLFC, Sigala and Shanice Steele in Bradford, West Yorkshire, UK, on 20 March 2026.

The Outwood Family of Schools has announced that YPO, one of the UK’s largest public sector buying organisations, will continue its support of the Outwood “Out There” programme for the second consecutive year, stepping up as headline sponsor.

Year 8 students from Outwood Academy Freeston in Normanton, and Outwood Academy Shafton in Barnsley, are celebrating after being named as Regional Finalists for the Big Ideas Programme, a national STEM and enterprise competition run by Solutions for the Planet.

Outwood Grange Academies Trust hosted its annual Dance Showcase on Tuesday 24 March at CAST, Doncaster, bringing together over 200 students from 15 academies for an unforgettable evening of creativity, collaboration and outstanding performance.

A school robotics club, the Robograngers, has won the 'Control Award' at the FIRST Tech Challenge Yorkshire regional competition. The team consisted of 10 students from Outwood Grange Academy, ranging from Years 8 to 10.

Work is now officially underway on the brand-new Outwood Academy Kirkby school building. The groundbreaking ceremony, which took place on Monday, March 23, signals a new chapter for the school community, as the academy begins its transition from 1970s-era structures to a world-class educational facility.

Outwood Primary Academy Woodlands has been officially named as a Lead School for the Department for Education’s (DfE) new Regional Improvement for Standards and Excellence (RISE) Reception Networks programme.

To celebrate World Book Day, Outwood Primary Academy Newstead Green delivered an ambitious range of community outreach activities and intergenerational storytelling that benefited the local community, from toddlers at local family hubs to retirees at parish coffee mornings.

A brand-new, industry-standard T-Level Health suite has been completed at Outwood Academy Newbold. The state-of-the-art facility is a significant investment in the future of healthcare education for students in Chesterfield, providing them with access to clinical-grade equipment and real-world simulation environments.