The winner of this year’s United Learning Art Competition has been announced, with Billie from Stockport Academy taking home the top prize.

Primary school in Cradley Heath ‘continues to be a good school’. Inspectors note that ‘pupils are happy’ and ‘proud of their learning’. Staff are said to be ‘ambitious for children’ and have created a ‘welcoming and exciting’ learning environment.

Primary school in Walthamstow ‘continues to be a good school’. Inspectors note how ‘excited the children are about learning’ and praise their ‘polite and friendly’ behaviour. Staff are said to have ‘high aspirations for all pupils’ and ‘provide a nurturing environment’.

School judged to be ‘Good’ in all areas, including quality of education, leadership and management and students’ behaviour and attitudes.

62 students are working towards the Arts Award, a programme funded by Arts Council England.

Princess Helena College pupils perform for An Evening of Dance, beginning a year of anniversary celebrations.

Academy judged Good following recent improvements.

Pupils from Dagenham perform in impressive Young Voices concert at iconic venue. Goresbrook School Choir wows audience of thousands.

Sheffield Park Academy hosts ‘From Me to You’ show to raise money and awareness of important issues and charities. Over 100 students performed in pieces ranging from salsa and street dance to Shakespeare and jazz. Guests included families, former students and local pupils from Pipworth Community Primary School.

Students take part in a week of themed lunchtime activities to learn more about Chinese popular culture. Activities designed to complement students’ Mandarin lessons as part of an ‘Education with Character’.