Current News
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Outwood Academy Acklam host iftar dinner event
On Tuesday 28 March, Outwood Academy Acklam hosted its first ever iftar dinner to celebrate and acknowledge students and their families fasting during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.
BBC Young Reporter: OA Foxhills
Summer, a student at Outwood Academy Foxhills, was one of the winners of the BBC Young Reporter competition in 2022.
OA City teacher selected to represent Great Britain
Kelly Simcox, Teacher of Science at Outwood Academy City, has been chosen to be part of the over 35 women’s team that will represent Great Britain in the Masters Basketball World Championships.
Haydock students earn another win at national design competition
A team of Outwood Academy Haydock students have another win under their belts at a major national design competition, after winning for the second year running.
Students enjoying their classical music programme at Outwood Academy Riverside
A whole year group at a Middlesbrough secondary school have fallen in love with music after being given the chance to learn a classical instrument.
OA Portland expansion given go-ahead
Nottinghamshire County Council has given the green light for a major expansion scheme at a Worksop school to address growing pressure on secondary education in the town.
Leeds United duo help out with OA Hemsworth Spanish lesson
Leeds United players Marc Roca and Joel Robles were recently on hand to join a special Zoom session with young students at Outwood Academy Hemsworth who are currently learning Spanish.
Improved Ofsted rating for Outwood Academy Adwick
Outwood Academy Adwick rated ‘Good’ across the board by Ofsted.
OA Haydock students shortlisted in national design competition for the second year running
A team of talented St Helens students will be heading to London, after once again reaching the final of a national design competition which tasks students to come up with ideas to solve real-world problems.
Chasing the Hickstead Dream!
The fantastic results achieved at the last two outings mean that the team will be heading to Hickstead in May, being able to compete in both the show jumping and the arena eventing finals.