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11 June 2026

Avonwood Primary School marks fourth year hosting regional educational research conference

Last weekend, Avonwood Primary School welcomed over 100 teachers, education professionals, academics and policy makers from across the country for researchED Bournemouth 2026, giving attendees an opportunity to join together and discuss cutting-edge research from the education sector.

01 May 2026

Pupils at Campion School and North Oxfordshire Academy enjoy joint expedition to Kenya

Pupils from Campion School and North Oxfordshire Academy (NOA) have returned from a successful educational expedition to Kenya.

21 April 2026

Heath Lane Academy pupil's speech wins prize at Stamford Bridge event

Year 9 pupil Lila made a powerful speech about women’s football at an event organised by Chelsea Football Club together with The Paul Canoville Foundation, which works with schools to help pupils build resilience and strengthen community links. Held in honour of International Women’s Day, the event brought together pupils from across multiple schools nationally and was the culmination of The Paul Canoville Foundation’s annual competition.

30 March 2026

Tate takes Lowry painting to The Lowry Academy as part of nationwide lending programme

One of Tate’s iconic LS Lowry streetscapes has been brought to a school named in the artist’s honour. The painting was on display at The Lowry Academy in Worsley last week as the centrepiece of a unique series of arts and careers workshops for schoolchildren. This is the first time Tate has lent a work from its collection to a school.

25 March 2026

Young leaders across United Learning celebrate community work at University of Oxford

This month, primary and secondary pupils across our academies and independent schools attended noteworthy Celebration Days at St Anne’s College, University of Oxford, to mark the end of this year’s Primary Student Leadership Programme and Secondary Social Action Programme.

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.

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.

Auntie Val by Anwen from United Sixth Form

24 March 2026

Young artist at United Sixth Form crowned winner of International Art Competition 2026

There was much excitement at United Sixth Form – based at Avonbourne Boys’ and Girls’ Academies – as Year 12 pupil, Anwen, was crowned winner of the International Art Competition 2026, taking home the top prize.

24 March 2026

Primary winners of 2026 StorySLAM competition announced

Throughout February, primary pupils across United Learning took part in this year’s regional StorySLAM competition finals where they impressed judges with their creativity, confidence and performing abilities.

27 February 2026

United Learning purchases Thameside Boathouse for its schools

To facilitate wider participation in rowing across its academies and independent schools, United Learning has announced that it is investing in buildings at Harts Boatyard in Surbiton on the River Thames which will become a riverside base for the sport.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

03 December 2025

Windale Community Hub Welcomes Royal Visit From The Duchess of Edinburgh

Last Wednesday, Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh paid a special visit to Windale Community Hub in Oxford where she met with the people, volunteers, community leaders and organisations who are shaping positive change in local neighbourhoods in and around Greater Leys and Blackbird Leys.

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.

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.

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.

08 October 2025

North Oxfordshire Academy Welcomes Local MP

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