Current News
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Ofsted praises Outwood Grange Academy in glowing report
Ofsted has rated Outwood Grange Academy as ‘Good’ overall - and ‘Outstanding’ for its personal development curriculum.
Outwood Shafton Students make Young Champions Final
The Barnsley Chronicle has teamed up with Barnsley College to launch the biggest-ever search for its town’s inspiring young people.
Ofsted full of praise for ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Valley in glowing report
Ofsted has rated ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Valley ‘Good’ in all areas in a glowing report following a two-day inspection in April. The report states that ‘pupils enjoy attending’ and that they ‘achieve well’.
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Freeston achieves quality standard for careers work
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Freeston in Normanton has been recognised for its outstanding careers work. The school has been awarded the national Quality in Careers Standard, awarded under licence by Ixion (Part of the Shaw Trust Group).
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Hasland Hall Scoops Pioneering Mental Health Award
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Hasland Hall has achieved the School Mental Health Award which is delivered by the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools. The academy was awarded a Gold standard for its outstanding mental health and wellbeing provision.
Student tops worldwide language competition
Hisain Marzug, 15, has topped the leaderboard for April in a worldwide school language competition.
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Ormesby achieves quality standard for careers work
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Ormesby has been recognised for its outstanding careers work. The school has been awarded the national Quality in Careers Standard awarded under licence by Ixion (Part of the Shaw Trust Group).
Glowing Ofsted report for Outwood Primary Academy Woodlands
Outwood Primary Academy Woodlands has been rated ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ early years provision by Ofsted. The glowing report begins by praising the ‘ambitious curriculum’ in place for pupils and states that the children find learning ‘irresistible’.
Kindness makes prom dreams come true
Inspired to ensure that every Year 11 student at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Adwick enjoys their prom, Savannah Riley, 12, launched a remarkable campaign. Since October, she's tirelessly collected prom dresses, suits, shoes, handbags, and jewellery for donation
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Bishopsgarth Achieves IQM Centre of Excellence
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Bishopsgarth has achieved the Inclusive School Award with Centre of Excellence status.