Outwood Grange Academy and Outwood Academy Hemsworth have scooped wins at this year’s National Student Voice Awards 2023. The awards, organised by Votesforschools, recognise schools that prioritise student voice and empower young people to make a positive impact in their communities.

Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth, in Stockton-on-Tees, has been recognised for its outstanding careers work. The school has been awarded the national Quality in Careers Standard awarded under licence by Ixion (Part of the Shaw Trust Group).

Outwood Academy Hemsworth Post-16 students recently completed the highly impactful ‘Lessons from Auschwitz’ programme, delivered by the Holocaust Educational Trust (HET).

Outwood Academy Riverside has been judged as ‘Good’ in all areas by Ofsted in its first inspection since opening just three years ago.

Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate has been rated Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted. The glowing report begins by stating that ‘Pupils flourish at the exceptional school’ and praises the ‘highly inclusive school culture’ that has been created by leaders.

Parents and headteachers are backing a pioneering school uniform recycling scheme that is helping beat the cost of living crisis. The garment recycling and refurbishment service ensures that used items go back on sale in first-class condition.

Students and staff from Outwood Academy Danum spent a morning with local residents and politicians in Armthorpe on Thursday 15 June, clearing up litter as part of the Great Big Green Week. The week is a celebration of community action to tackle climate change and protect nature.

Ofsted has today praised the progress being made at Outwood Academy Ormesby in Middlesbrough.

Outwood Grange Academies Trust pupils have visited the Houses of Parliament as part of a School Parliament programme.

On Saturday 1 July, the 3rd annual Shafton Bike Fest will take place. The event which will run from 12 pm to 3 pm, is a charity motorcycle show held by students at Outwood Academy Shafton and its charity committee to raise funds for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance and collect items for the Barnsley Food Bank.