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Pupils across the Group complete 2,026 football matches ahead of World Cup 2026
25 March 2026

Pupils across the Group complete 2,026 football matches ahead of World Cup 2026

As ‘Schools’ Football Week’ kicks off, pupils across United Learning are celebrating having reached their own ambitious football goal.

Northampton Academy named "Flagship School" for national inclusion initiative
24 March 2026

Northampton Academy named "Flagship School" for national inclusion initiative

Pupils and staff at Northampton Academy are celebrating after being awarded Flagship School status by Inclusion Quality Mark (IQM), the programme’s highest accolade, for its sustained excellence in delivering inclusive learning.

Hanwell Fields Community School completes impressive 24-Hour charity sporting challenge
19 February 2026

Hanwell Fields Community School completes impressive 24-Hour charity sporting challenge

Pupils, staff, parents and wider local community engage in 24 hours of sport to raise money for Katharine House Hospice

The Totteridge Academy graded 'Exceptional' by Ofsted across multiple categories
04 February 2026

The Totteridge Academy graded 'Exceptional' by Ofsted across multiple categories

The Totteridge Academy in Barnet, North London has received the strongest Ofsted report in the school’s history, with inspectors grading the academy as ‘exceptional’ across five categories and ‘strong’ in two further categories. 

George Eliot Academy impresses Ofsted inspectors
04 February 2026

George Eliot Academy impresses Ofsted inspectors

George Eliot Academy in Nuneaton have made an excellent start to the new year having received positive feedback from Ofsted Inspectors following their visit to the school in November.

Windale Pupils Become Illustrators After Winning Competition
04 December 2025

Windale Pupils Become Illustrators After Winning Competition

Pupils at Windale Primary School win competition to illustrate end pages of new ‘Looking for Wilbur’ children’s book.

Coleridge Community College Celebrates 150 Years of the Corn Exchange
04 December 2025

Coleridge Community College Celebrates 150 Years of the Corn Exchange

Forty-one pupils from Coleridge Community College took part in a special event to celebrate the Cambridge Corn Exchange's 150th anniversary, performing music they helped compose alongside professional musicians.

United Learning Sixth Form Pupils Take on Global Climate Challenges at COP30 Simulation
14 November 2025

United Learning Sixth Form Pupils Take on Global Climate Challenges at COP30 Simulation

80 sixth form pupils from 12 United Learning schools have come together at the Royal Geographical Society in London to take part in the annual COP30 Climate Negotiation Simulation, held in partnership with the British Council.

Coleridge Community College One of Most Improved State Secondaries Nationally for GCSE Results
29 October 2025

Coleridge Community College One of Most Improved State Secondaries Nationally for GCSE Results

Rankings also place Coleridge as having second most improved maths results nationally.

Seahaven Academy Students Take Part in Exciting Time Capsule Art Project
29 October 2025

Seahaven Academy Students Take Part in Exciting Time Capsule Art Project

Last week, Year 9 students from Seahaven Academy began work on an exciting project which will see them create artwork to be buried in a time capsule.

North Oxfordshire Academy Welcomes Local MP
08 October 2025

North Oxfordshire Academy Welcomes Local MP

Students engage in insightful conversations with Sean Woodcock, MP for Banbury.

Campion School Awarded 'Gold' for Sport
03 October 2025

Campion School Awarded 'Gold' for Sport

Campion School in Bugbrooke has been recognised with the School Games Gold Mark Award for the 2024/25 academic year.

Beacon View Primary Celebrates Glowing Ofsted Report
26 September 2025

Beacon View Primary Celebrates Glowing Ofsted Report

There were celebrations at Beacon View Primary Academy this week as the school held a special event to mark its highly positive inspection report from Ofsted, which saw it rated ‘good’ in three categories and ‘outstanding’ in two. This follows an inspection held in July.

Morton Academy Rated 'Good' Across the Board by Ofsed
26 September 2025

Morton Academy Rated 'Good' Across the Board by Ofsed

As students across the country return to school this week, those at Morton Academy in Carlisle are celebrating after the school was judged ‘Good’ by Ofsted across all four assessment categories.

Pupils at Fulham Primary School Delighted to Welcome Local MP
26 September 2025

Pupils at Fulham Primary School Delighted to Welcome Local MP

Last week, pupils at Fulham Primary School were excited to meet with their local MP Ben Coleman who paid them a special visit to open the new school playground.

Barnsley Academy Receives Prestigious UNICEF UK Gold Award
12 September 2025

Barnsley Academy Receives Prestigious UNICEF UK Gold Award

Barnsley Academy in South Yorkshire is set to receive the prestigious UNICEF UK Gold Award, as part of the charity’s Rights Respecting School programme.

From Barnsley Academy to Eton College
29 August 2025

From Barnsley Academy to Eton College

Talented Year 11 wins prestigious Orwell Award scholarship to attend Eton College for Sixth Form.

Exceptional GCSE Results at Newstead Wood School
21 August 2025

Exceptional GCSE Results at Newstead Wood School

Students and staff at Newstead Wood School are celebrating today after GCSEs were awarded across the country, with Year 11 students once again earning a raft of the highest grades of 8 and 9.

The Lowry Academy Marks Standout Year of GCSE Results
21 August 2025

The Lowry Academy Marks Standout Year of GCSE Results

The Lowry Academy is celebrating today after its Year 11 students received their GCSE results, marking a stellar year for the school and reflecting the journey of improvement it has been on in recent years.

The Albion Academy Marks Excellent Progress at GCSE
21 August 2025

The Albion Academy Marks Excellent Progress at GCSE

The Albion Academy is celebrating today after Year 11 students earned another excellent set of GCSE results, reflecting the strong progress the school has made in recent years.

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