News stories

02 July 2024

Best in Everyone Awards 2024 Celebrate Impressive Achievements of Students and Staff Across the Group

On Friday 21st June, students and staff from across United Learning commemorated the national winners of this year’s Best in Everyone Awards at a magnificent black-tie gala held at the Cutlers’ Hall in Sheffield.

28 June 2024

Students Compete in Touch to Twickenham Finals at Sixways Stadium

Last week, students from Huish Episcopi Academy, The Totteridge Academy and Montsaye Academy took part in the Touch to Twickenham Finals at Sixways Stadium in Worcester.

20 June 2024

Ofsted Confirms Winton Academy Remains 'Outstanding'

Inspectors commend school for its “warm and inclusive culture”.

19 June 2024

Wye School Continues to Be Rated 'Good' by Ofsted

Report notes that students “feel valued and cared for as part of this close school community”.

15 June 2024

Richard Greenhalgh Awarded Knighthood in King’s Birthday Honours List

United Learning is extremely pleased and proud that Richard Greenhalgh has been awarded a knighthood in the King’s Birthday Honours List.

12 June 2024

Midhurst Rother College Shines in New 'Outstanding' Ofsted Report

Inspectors praise “dedicated staff” for providing “an exceptional education” to their students.

30 May 2024

King and Queen Meet Sulivan Primary School Pupils at RHS Chelsea Flower Show

On Monday 20th May, pupils from Sulivan Primary School received a very exciting royal visit from Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

28 May 2024

Richard Greenhalgh succeeded by Christian Brodie as Chair of United Learning’s Group Board

After nine years, Richard Greenhalgh has concluded his term as Chair of United Learning’s Group Board and has been succeeded by Christian Brodie.

24 May 2024

Pupils “Thrive” at Now ‘Outstanding’ Fulham Primary School

Pupils described as “highly enthusiastic” about their learning, with behaviour described as “exemplary”.

23 May 2024

Students Smash Target of Cycling from Barnsley to Paris

Last week, students at Barnsley Academy took part in a collective ‘cyclathon’, with the aim to promote Mental Health Awareness Week, a UK-wide initiative, by cycling the distance from Barnsley to Paris.

20 May 2024

Pupils Experience "Magic of Primary School" at "Outstanding" Avonwood Primary School

Inspectors describe school as “an exceptional place to learn”.

08 May 2024

Over 200 Guests return to Newstead Wood School for Alumni Afternoon Tea

On Saturday 4th May, Newstead Wood School hosted a special Inaugural Alumni Afternoon Tea for over 200 guests, celebrating its former students and staff.

02 May 2024

Former Gladiators Put Students Through Their Paces

Students at Huish Episcopi Academy test stamina in circuit training and obstacle course.

01 May 2024

Students Visit Burberry HQ in Exciting New Look into Fashion Industry

The John Roan School students speak with industry experts and gain an insight into a range of careers.

23 April 2024

Parkside Community College Celebrates Earth Day 2024

Activities included a special art competition to celebrate nature, musical performances and Earth Day themed lessons.

22 April 2024

Local Careers Partnership Empowers Students

Testament to the partnership’s success, several students have been offered summer work experience placements at local nurseries.

02 April 2024

Morton Academy Wins Diversity Event of the Year at Diverse Cumbria Awards

Winners were announced at the awards ceremony on Saturday 30th March.

27 March 2024

Student Leaders Visit Oxford University for Celebration Event

Last week, secondary students from schools across the Group visited St Anne’s College, University of Oxford, for a Celebration Day marking the completion of their social action project.

26 March 2024

Walthamstow Primary Pupils "Rightly Proud" of Their 'Good' School

Pupils and staff at Walthamstow Primary Academy are celebrating after Ofsted confirmed that the school continues to be ‘Good’.

26 March 2024

Leyton Orient Players Inspire Primary Pupils to Love Reading

Whittingham Primary Academy pupils have a day they “will remember for a very long time”.