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Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Grange Academy Part of Record-Breaking Performance
55 students from Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Grange Academy were part of a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDSâ„¢ 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.
YPO pledges continued support to turn thousands of students into community heroes
The Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Family of Schools has announced that YPO, one of the UK’s largest public sector buying organisations, will continue its support of the Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» “Out Thereâ€� programme for the second consecutive year, stepping up as headline sponsor.
Students heading to regional finals of national sustainability competition
Year 8 students from Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Academy Freeston in Normanton, and Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» 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.
Dance Showcase celebrates talent, creativity and unity
Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» 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.
Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Grange Academy robotics club wins technical award
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 Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Grange Academy, ranging from Years 8 to 10.
Groundbreaking ceremony marks start of construction of new Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Academy Kirkby school building
Work is now officially underway on the brand-new Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» 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.
Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Primary Academy Woodlands Appointed as Lead School for National Programme
Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» 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.
Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Primary Academy Newstead Green launches community "Book Shed"
To celebrate World Book Day, Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» 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.
State-of-the-Art T-Level Health Suite set to Revolutionise Healthcare Education in Chesterfield
A brand-new, industry-standard T-Level Health suite has been completed at Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» 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.
Students explore the meaning of ‘Home’ in powerful new theatre project
Students from Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Academy City Fields have debuted their original performance, 'Home', following a six-week after-school theatre project that has enabled them to explore identity and belonging.
Community gathers for Iftar dinner at Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Grange Academy
Last week, Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Grange Academy hosted a community iftar dinner for more than 170 members of the school community to celebrate and acknowledge students and their families who were fasting during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.
Students celebrate Brilliant Club graduation
Thirteen students from Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Academy Hindley have graduated from The Scholars Programme, a transformative initiative by The Brilliant Club. This achievement marks a significant step in their academic journey, opening doors to competitive universities and beyond. This is the fourth cohort from the school to complete the programme.
Student safety enhanced through local partnership
A donation of 90 pairs of high-quality safety goggles has been delivered to Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Academy Danum by ARCO Doncaster, a leading local provider of personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety footwear, gloves, and essential workplace gear.
Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Grange Academy students named as national winners for Out There community action programme
Students from Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Grange Academy in Wakefield are celebrating after being named the National Winners of the Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» 'Out There' programme, after dedicating more than 200 hours to their communities last summer.
Ofsted praise for ‘rapidly improving’ school
Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Academy Ormesby has welcomed its most recent Ofsted report, which highlights significant improvements made at the school. The report, which follows an inspection of the school in December, praises the school for its rapid improvement and for successfully creating an inclusive environment where students feel safe and supported.
British Council International School Award success for Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Primary Academy Bell Lane
Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Primary Academy Bell Lane in Pontefract has been awarded the British Council’s prestigious International School Award in recognition of its work to bring the world into the classroom.
Meet the winners: Go out there and innovate
Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Out There Award Winners: Go out there and innovate
Meet the winning teams and find out more about their community action projects.
Meet the winners: Go out there and make your community safer
Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Out There Award Winners: Go out there and make your community safer
Meet the winning teams and find out more about their community action projects.
Meet the winners: Go out there and build an inclusive community
Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Out There Award Winners: Go out there and build an inclusive community
Meet the winning teams and find out more about their community action projects.
Meet the winners: Go out there and boost community wellbeing
Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Out There Award Winners: Go out there and boost community wellbeing
Meet the winning teams and find out more about their community action projects.