Outwood Academy Foxhills Celebrates 75 Years
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.
Originally inaugurated as Foxhills Secondary School in May 1951, by the then-Minister of Education, George Tomlinson, the school initially welcomed 400 local children.
Over the past 75 years, the institution has evolved significantly, first transitioning into a comprehensive school, then becoming Invenio Academy in 2011, and ultimately joining Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) in September 2014. Today, Outwood Academy Foxhills stands proudly as an Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’ institution, an Inclusion Quality Mark "Centre of Excellence", serving a diverse community that proudly speaks more than 24 languages.
To commemorate this historic milestone, the academy hosted a special anniversary assembly where students explored both its rich history and its bright future. Students also received cake to celebrate!
Tracy Motson, principal at Outwood Academy Foxhills, said:
"Reaching our 75th anniversary is an incredibly proud moment for everyone associated with Outwood Academy Foxhills. While the building, technology, and name have changed since 1951, our core mission has remained entirely unchanged: putting students first. We are proud to look back at our rich history in Scunthorpe, but even prouder of the inclusive, high-achieving environment our staff and students bring every single day. This milestone belongs to the generations of families, teachers, and community members who have walked through our doors and made our Foxhills Family.”
Sabiha Laher, Community Executive Principal, added:
"Since joining the Outwood Family in 2014, Foxhills has consistently shown our vision of raising standards and transforming lives. Celebrating 75 years is a testament to the school's resilience, deep roots in North Lincolnshire, and its unwavering commitment to providing a broad, balanced, and ambitious education for every child, regardless of their background."
From its humble beginnings with just nine classrooms, domestic science spaces, and a single science lab, the academy has grown into a beacon of modern education. Today, it balances an ambitious curriculum, ensuring that every student is equipped with the skills and life chances needed to succeed in the modern world.
The academy invites former students, staff, and members of the local community to share their memories, photographs, and stories of Foxhills over the decades by contacting the school at enquiries@foxhills.outwood.com
