News & Events
Year 8 girls place in the Top 3 for Cyber Girls Competition
Our fantastic Year 8 students took part in the Cyber Girls Competition 2025, showing great commitment by giving up lunch and break times and working outside of school to prepare. During the competition, they used important Computer Science and Cyber skills such as coding, logical thinking, cryptography, artificial intelligence and networking. These skills help us…
Carols in the Courtyard Brings Festive Cheer to Our Academy Community
Our Academy was delighted to welcome students, families and members of the local community to our very first Carols in the Courtyard event – and what a magical evening it was. Held in the heart of the Academy, the courtyard was filled with festive spirit as familiar carols were sung together, marking the start of…
Year 7 Student Wins IMMAF World Championships!
Written by Sixth Form Student Journalist Emily Moore. Year 7 student Paddy represented England and was crowned champion in Abu Dhabi over the six-week holiday, making him a World Champion! Paddy gained a passion for combat sports at just age 4, starting with jujitsu before transitioning to MMA, Mixed Martial Arts, around 5 years ago….
Sixth Form Celebrate in Style at Manor By The Lake
This year’s Sixth Form Christmas Party was a festive highlight for both Year 12 and Year 13, as students gathered at the stunning Manor By The Lake to celebrate the Christmas season. Students and staff arrived dressed to impress, ready to enjoy a well-deserved break from busy term-time routines. The night began with a delicious…
Sixth Form Students Experience an Inspiring Day at Parliament
This week, our Sixth Formers enjoyed an unforgettable visit to the Houses of Parliament. The group joined Bishop Rachel, MPs, prison governors and fellow students from across the country for a series of thoughtful and engaging discussions focused on the prison system in the UK. The event offered a rare opportunity to delve into the…
Exploring the Future of Defence Tech
L3 Harris Technologies has been trusted by the UK armed forces for over 100 years, delivering cutting-edge solutions that ensure mission success. Recently, students got a glimpse into this world during a hands-on workshop on silicon chip design and programming. From Boolean logic and binary shifting to building circuits with VHDL on FPGA boards, they…
Year 13 Computer Science Students Build High-Spec Gaming PC
Two Year 13 Computer Science students, Reuben and Tobiasz, have channelled their passion for technology into building a powerful custom gaming PC, now listed for sale on eBay. Both students are dedicated gamers and naturally grew curious about the hardware behind the games they love. Reuben first explored PC building over the summer when he…
Maths Challenge winners
Some of our Year 11, 12 and 13 mathematicians recently took part in the Senior Mathematical Challenge, run by the UK Mathematics Trust. The 90-minute challenge “aims to develop mathematical reasoning and problem-solving skills through challenging, thought-provoking questions.” We are pleased to announce that the students achieved ASA’s best-ever results, with 22 students across Years…
Students stun with their adaption of Much Ado About Nothing
We are exceptionally proud of the Year 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13 students that took part in this year’s special 25th anniversary national Shakespeare Schools’ Festival at the Roses Theatre in Tewkesbury on Wednesday 5th November 2025. We presented our contemporary adaptation of Much Ado About Nothing blended with a unique Moulin Rouge stylised twist in…
Students excel on Gold Duke of Edinburgh Expedition
The Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Expedition was a fantastic success, showcasing teamwork, determination, and resilience throughout four challenging and rewarding days in South Wales. Day 1: The team began with a circular route around Llwyn Reservoir, covering a total distance of 14 kilometres. The group quickly settled into a good rhythm, demonstrating strong map-reading and pacing skills right…
