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Outwood Academy Foxhills recognised nationally for Leadership and Inclusion
Outwood Academy Foxhills has been recognised as one of the nation's highest-engaged schools following the release of the Autumn 2025 national census data from The Engagement Platform (TEP).
Transformative £34,000 grant funds sensory support for Outwood Primary Academy Park Hill
Outwood Primary Academy Park Hill is celebrating a significant milestone in inclusive education following the successful installation of bespoke sensory rooms, funded by a £34,242 grant from Wakefield Council, through the High Needs Capital Grant Project.
Pocket rocket Oliver, nine, takes on nine marathons in four months
A nine-year-old boy from Yorkshire is running the equivalent of nine marathons in four months to raise money for the charity supporting his family following his dad’s brain tumour diagnosis.
Outwood Primary Academy Alne recognised as a top performer
Outwood Primary Academy Alne in Easingwold has been recognised as one of the nation's top-performing schools following the release of the Department for Education’s Key Stage 2 league tables in December.
Women of West Yorkshire Network celebrates 1,000 members, as more women encouraged to help shape future of the region
Over a thousand women and allies have joined together to make their voices heard, support one another’s professional careers, and help shape regional policymaking, it can be announced.
Outwood Academy Newbold supports local families in need over the festive period
On Christmas Eve, Outwood Academy Newbold transformed into a community hub to support local families over the festive period. In a first-of-its-kind initiative for the academy, staff and community volunteers gathered to distribute essential food parcels and Christmas gifts to families facing hardship during the school holidays.
Outwood Family of Schools achieves prestigious CIPS Procurement Excellence Standard
Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) has been formally recognised by the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) for achieving the Procurement Excellence Standard Award. This achievement makes OGAT the fourth Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) in the country to secure this quality mark.
Students shine in four-night run of Oliver Jr
Outwood Academy Haydock was filled with music, energy and applause last week as students took to the stage for a spectacular four-night run of the musical Oliver Jr.
Festivities in full swing at community Christmas dinner
Following the success of its first event last year, Outwood Grange Academy has successfully hosted its second Community Christmas Dinner, welcoming local care home residents for an afternoon of festive fun, food, and intergenerational interaction.
Students spread festive cheer with hampers for Age UK Appeal
Students from Outwood Academy Shafton have successfully taken the lead on the Age UK Christmas Hamper Appeal, creating and donating 35 festive hampers to bring comfort and joy to vulnerable older people in the local community.