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British Council International School Award success for Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth
Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth has been awarded Foundation level of the British Council’s prestigious International School Award in recognition of its work to bring the world into the classroom.
Ofsted praise for school where staff go ‘above and beyond’ to support students
Ofsted has published its report for Outwood Academy Bydales, following a two-day inspection in March. The report opens by stating that the school is ‘an ambitious school with high standards. It makes its high expectations clear to pupils and they rise to meet them.’
IQM Flagship status for Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth
Located in Stockton-on-Tees, Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth became an academy in 2016, and is a shining example of how to serve and support a diverse population with significant needs.
Ofsted praises school which has ‘high ambitions for pupils in all areas’
Ofsted has graded Outwood Academy Hemsworth in Pontefract as ‘Good’ in all areas following its most recent inspection.
Outwood Academy Ormesby praised by Ofsted for ‘significant improvements’
Ofsted has published a report following its most recent monitoring inspection at Outwood Academy Ormesby; the primary focus of the inspection was to review the school’s ongoing actions to improve pupils’ behaviour and attendance.
Red tape slashed to get more teachers into classrooms
More people will soon have the opportunity to train to teach, as the government cuts apprenticeship red tape as part of steps to get thousands more teachers into the classroom.
This uniform recycling scheme is helping to ease the cost of living
Parents, carers and school leaders are praising a uniform recycling scheme designed to combat rising living costs. The RE:FORM initiative, run by Trutex collects used uniforms, refurbishes them to top-notch condition, and resells them at discounts of up to 50 per cent.
Turing Scheme takes Post-16 students on Maltese adventure
Post-16 students from Outwood Academy Hemsworth recently returned from an enriching two-week work experience in Malta, made possible by the UK government's Turing Scheme
Ofsted praise for Outwood Academy Acklam
Outwood Academy Acklam has been rated ‘Good’ in all areas by Ofsted, following a two-day inspection in March.
Outwood Family of Schools launches community action project
Students from across the Outwood family of schools are getting ready to make a difference in their local communities this summer.