On Monday 17 July, Outwood Academy Shafton students presented a cheque for over £4,000 to Yorkshire Air Ambulance representative, Laura Lawton. The money was raised at the ‘Bike Fest’ event, held at the academy on 1 July.

Students at Outwood Academy City have renovated a garden area as part of a partnership programme with Sheffield United Community Foundation.

Outwood Academy Adwick, in Doncaster, 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).

Students from Outwood Academy Danum secured third place in the Junior NBA Yorkshire league after beating schools from across the region.

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.