Primary school joins sucessful trust
4th October 2024
AWARD winning school prepares to share its expertise.
Education Village Academy Trust News
Trust welcomes high performing school
3rd May 2024
WHINFIELD Academy joins Darlington Education Village.
Relentless ambition helps pupils achieve success
11th April 2024
SCHOOL wins high praise for ensuring pupils thrive.
Primary school TA retires after 40 years service
11th April 2024
POPULAR staff member bids a fond farewell.
North-East landmark painting heads to Harvard
2nd January 2024
YOUNG artist builds bridges with friends across the Atlantic.
School marks week of culture
21st December 2023
STUDENTS celebrates ethnic diversity.
Academy picks up a prestigious science award for science
2nd October 2022
SCHOOLCHILDREN have their eyes on the skies.
Classmates celebrate exam results
26th August 2022
CLEAN sweep of results for academy head boy.
Pupils put on a polished performance
1st August 2022
SCHOOL is transformed into dragon’s den for comical tale.
Celebrations reward students for their efforts
29th July 2022
HUNDREDS of pupils took their turn in the spotlight.
School stages its first musical in a decade
29th July 2022
ROCK ready pupils are in the band.
A Marathon Effort
19th July 2022
MONTH-LONG challenge comes to a conclusion.
Academy delighted with ‘good’ rating
12th July 2022
COMMUNITY effort helps school make the grade.
Eco Club counters cost of living crisis
12th July 2022
GREEN-FINGERED students help protect the planet.
STEM club celebrates railway history
23th June 2022
PUPILS build bridges with heritage railway.
Community helps restore vandalised garden
23th June 2022
ACADEMY'S re-vamped garden is officially opened.
Academy marks Queen’s 70th year on the throne
10th June 2022
PUPILS enjoy a Jubilee jamboree to remember.
Mayor enjoys celebration afternoon tea
1st June 2022
PUPILS commemorate the Queen’s Jubilee.
Long to reign over us!
1st June 2022
SCHOOLCHILDREN across the region celebrate in style.
Pupils become curiouser and curiouser
16th March 2022
STUDENTS improve reading with a classic tale.
School celebrates first ‘good’
15th March 2022
STAFF and pupils are rewarded for their efforts.
Academy scores hat-trick of good reports
15th February 2022
STAFF and pupils are on the same page.
Pupil spearheads charity campaign
22nd December 2021
SCHOOL rallies around its community.
Pupils refuse to cancel Christmas extravaganza
18th December 2021
Students are determined that the show must go on.
Bestseller shares secrets of creative writing
12th December 2021
AUTHOR helps children open a new chapter.
At the heart of the community
18th October 2021
PRIMARY school cements its reputation.
Ofsted inspectors reward 'caring community'
22nd September 2021
LEADERS win high praise for transforming their school.
School introduces new reading programme.
23th June 2021
TEACHERS, pupils and families are on the same page.
Academy marks Dementia Action Week
25th May 2021
STUDENTS raise awareness of the impact of dementia.
MP springs chocolate surprise on students
30th March 2021
PUPILS are rewarded for their lockdown endeavours.
Pupils enjoy an Easter holiday treat
29th March 2021
SCHOOL children receive a spring time surprise.
Boost to pupils’ love of literature
16th March 2021
READING turns a page with opening of new library.
Minister pays a virtual visit
21st December 2020
School briefs Government on lessons learned.
Academy donates hampers to foodbank
21st December 2020
SCHOOL children dig deep for those less fortunate.
Christmas carollers spread festive cheer
21st December 2020
PUPILS bring Christmas festivities to care home.
Ghost the Christmas Stag
17th December 2020
MAGICAL story helps inspire academy pupils.
You're hired!
20th October 2020
FORMER pupil secures apprenticeship at old school.
Teachers nominated for efforts during pandemic
14th October 2020
SCHOOL staff reach final of prestigious national awards.
Grades improve for fourth year running
20th August 2020
STAFF and students celebrate academy's results.
Assistant head has a hair raising experience
21st July 2020
SENIOR teacher is a cut above the rest.
School joins with bakers to help community
19th May 2020
LOCKDOWN gives school food for thought.
Students use skills to complete bake off task
18th May 2020
HOME-school pupils find lessons a piece of cake.
Teachers take the 'Road to Amarillo'
15th May 2020
SCHOOL staff lift lockdown spirits.
Students contine their learning in lockdown
15th May 2020
LOCKDOWN learners rise to the challenge.
Pupils help lift residents spirits
15th May 2020
SCHOOL children spread cheer with gift packs.
School makes eggstraordinary deliveries to pupils.
10th May 2020
TEACHERS deliver 246 Easter eggs to pupils.
School uses Hollywood effects to boost learning
5th May 2020
TEACHERS keep in touch over digital platforms.
Pupils kick-start day with breakfast delivery
5th May 2020
SCHOOL staff ensure pupils receive best start to the day.
Patients enjoy pupil's art.
31st March 2020
STUDENTS highlight the importance of 'loving your lungs'.
Students turn over a new leaf
1st February 2020
PUPILS prepare to write a new chapter of their lives.
Academy programme reaches new heights
29th December 2019
SCHOOLCHILDREN are inspired by the world of work.
Pupils ensure fewer people go hungry this Christmas
27th December 2019
KIND-HEARTED pupils have rallied to the cause.
School staff swap smarts for festive attire
25th December 2019
WOOLLY thinking proved to be the order of the day.
The X-mas Factor
20th December 2019
PRIMARY pupils show they have the X-mas Factor.
Celebrated author opens new learning resource
20th December 2019
PUPILS draw on connections with local celebrity.
Pupils take to the stage to show green can be good
14th December 2019
FESTIVE spectacular proves to be a who’s who of talent.
Students raise hundreds of pounds for charity
2nd December 2019
ENTERPRISING pupils use their skills to good effect.
Children showcase work at 'Stay & Learn'
19th November 2019
PUPILS take parents on a journey of discovery.
Academy marks Armistice Day
14th November 2019
BROTHERS honour fallen hero at Remembrance Day service.
Music man presents awards to high achievers
10th November 2019
ORDINARY musician hits all the right notes with pupils.
GCSE success for heart surgery pupil
22nd August 2019
Student gains impressive results.
School leavers achieve accreditations
22nd August 2019
SPECIALIST academy celebrates exam success.
Design students create bespoke awards
19th July 2019
YOUNG designers are on track after creating cycle trophies.
Academy hosts fundraiser for pupil
18th July 2019
SCHOOL community rallies in spectacular fashion.
School hosts special year end assembly
18th July 2019
PUPILS receive awards for kindness and friendship.
Young people are urged to love their lungs
18th July 2019
HEALTH messages span the generations.
Pupils go on a bear hunt
17th July 2019
NURSERY children get ready for school life.
Sprinter inspires pupils to be the best
15th July 2019
ONE of the fastest men on Earth shares golden moments.
Lord hears of school's journey towards becoming outstanding
18th June 2019
PUPILS are visited by a Parliamentary Peer.
Number crunchers ranked among best in the country
22nd May 2019
ACCOLADES add up for young mathematicians.
School ensures safety of pupils online
22nd May 2019
DIGITAL detectives lead the way to securing IT award.
Hovercraft designers raise their game
2nd April 2019
YOUNG engineers are given a lift.
Academy Trusts consult on merger
29th March 2019
TWO Tees Valley’s multi academy trusts set to unite.
Pupils win North East Disability Sports Award
26th March 2019
ATHLETES are recognised for sporting prowess.
Academy hosts National Careers Week event
8th March 2019
CAREER-minded students get a glimpse of the future.
Pupils perform classic and contemporary choreography
14th February 2019
TEEN dancers set pulses racing.
New Chair of Governors appointed
7th February 2019
BUSINESS entrepreneur gives the region’s children a voice.
New appointment at Marchbank Free School
21st January 2019
HEAD teacher takes up new challenge.
National Autistic Society awards top accolade
21st January 2019
SCHOOL for complex needs wins high praise.
Academy celebrates sssss-success
16th January 2019
PUPILS celebrate their school’s return to fortunes.
School joins national initiative to boost learning
14th January 2019
PUPILS start the school day with full tums.
Pupils donate harvest of treats to foodbank
31st December 2018
FAMILIES celebrate a brighter Christmas.
Students link with First Stop charity
31st December 2018
KIND-HEARTED pupils come to the aid of the homeless.
Pupils stage Santa Run for local hospice
31st December 2018
ENERGETIC pupils run for charity.
Musicians stage annual winter concert
20th December 2018
PITCH perfect pupils entertain with a medley of music.
Students stage a Yuletide extravaganza
20th December 2018
STAR performers achieve a million dreams.
Pupils give performance dedicated to Santa Claus
17th December 2018
TALENTED pupils spelled out the spirit of Christmas.
Pupils give a Dickens of a show
17th December 2018
ACADEMY gives a haunting performance of a Christmas classic.
Young singers perform Yueltide concerts
16th December 2018
AWARD winning choristers take their talents into the community.
Pupils stage sponsored bag pack
12th December 2018
YOUNG adventurers have fundraising efforts in the bag.
School kicks off its outdoor play fundraiser
10th December 2018
FUNDRAISING swings, spins and climbs into action.
Fledgeling player selected for county hockey team
7th December 2018
TALENTED hockey player receives county call up.
Academy singing reaches a crescendo
7th December 2018
POPULAR choir shares its joy for music.
Nature trek helps stimulate literary skills
7th December 2018
INTREPID school children take a walk on the wild side.
Prefects and head pupils are appointed at academy
7th December 2018
PUPILS vie to become school’s first head boy and girl.
Academy raises money for Children in Need
21st November 2018
PUPILS queue to guess confectionery conundrum.
Olympian honours pupils success
14th November 2018
RETURNING students raise the bar.
Pupils go on parade for poppy day
12th November 2018
HEROES of land, sea and air are remembered.
Pupil preparation pays off
24th August 2018
GIFTED and talented students celebrate top GCSE results.
Beaumont Hill pupils shine
23th August 2018
PUPILS celebrate GCSE results
Beaumont Hill pupils shine
23th August 2018
PUPILS celebrate GCSE results
Beaumont Hill pupils shine
23th August 2018
PUPILS celebrate GCSE results
Beaumont Hill pupils shine
23th August 2018
PUPILS celebrate GCSE results
Initiative promotes higher education
15th August 2018
STUDENTS dazzle mentors with their brilliance.
Academy completes scientific stitch project
26th July 2018
SCHOOL community records a stitch in time.
Judo star presents prizes at academy awards
26th July 2018
PARALYMPIAN urges students to do their best.
Sixth form students receive Record of Achievement
26th July 2018
SCHOOL leavers are given an award winning send off.
Pupils raise £1,000 for Cancer Research UK
26th July 2018
STUDENTS and staff stage Race for Life.
Academy comes alive to the sound of music
26th July 2018
FESTIVAL fun comes to school.
Founding head leaves lasting legacy
26th July 2018
HEADTEACHER celebrates success with pupils for the last time.
Little stars shine at awards ceremony
26th July 2018
STAR pupils celebrate a year of success.
Pupils break down barriers to higher learning
26th July 2018
STUDENTS have been given a glimpse of their futures.
Pupils perform mixed repertoire at concert
24th July 2018
STUDENTS’ musical learning reaches a crescendo.
Olympian inspires award winners
24th July 2018
STUDENTS are urged to keep their eyes on the prize.
Athletes in the running for top honours
17th July 2018
TALENTED sports stars are recognised at awards ceremony.
Young artists paint the town
17th July 2018
CHILDREN find a fresh perspective on their home town.
Children stomp up a storm
17th July 2018
PRIMARY pupils tackle A Level dance workshop.
School hosts Year 6 transition event
11th July 2018
PRIMARY pupils are coached by principal.
Author hosts specialist arts workshop
9th July 2018
CELEBRATED illustrator draws on her talent to inspire students.
Students discover the appliance of science
9th July 2018
YOUNG minds help to close the gender gap.
Students tackle Unicef football challenge
13th June 2018
LOCAL MP helps sporting pupils kick off Soccer Aid.
Pupils enjoy a right royal treat
22nd May 2018
HUNDREDS of pupils celebrate the royal wedding.
Holocaust survivor addresses Year 9 pupils
22nd May 2018
STUDENTS are urged to do their bit to prevent genocides.
Young politician offers exam advice
15th May 2018
TEENAGE politician inspires students to reach their potential.
Primary pupils bring literacy to life
6th April 2018
COLOURFUL characters come to class.
Triumphant students are floating on air
29th March 2018
YOUNG engineers take up hovercraft challenge.
Academy promotes education and workplace
14th March 2018
STUDENTS get glimpse of the future.
Marchbank pupils are top of the class
26th February 2018
PRIMARY pupils celebrate their success.
Academy hosts choral workshop
8th February 2018
YOUNG singers reach a crescendo in their learning.
School launches new breakfast club
26th January 2018
STUDENTS get their teeth into their studies.
Young Engineers build bridges
11th January 2018
PUPILS take on suspension bridge challenge.
Out of Africa
29th December 2017
PUPILS bang the drum for learning.
Pupils brighten walls at local hospital
15th December 2017
ARTWORK proves to be a breath of fresh air.
Students draw on animators success
6th December 2017
CREATIVE genius shares his career secrets.
Star students come under the spotlight
28th November 2017
OLYMPIC gymnast praises pupils for advancing in leaps and bounds.
Global firm inspires young engineers
22nd November 2017
BUDDING engineers build a unique Lego model.
Pupils get a first hand account of war
13th November 2017
WORLD War II veteran gives real life history lesson.
Academy honours fallen heroes of war
11th November 2017
PUPILS stand in silence at Remembrance service.
Pupils given live brief for global engineering firm
8th November 2017
ENGINEER helps bridge skills gap with education.
Pupils break down discrimination barriers
1st November 2017
BROAD minded students take to the airwaves.
Dynamic family duo raise money for charity
4th October 2017
FATHER and daughter running team set the wheels in motion.
Support worker braves the snip for charity
3rd October 2017
INSPIRATIONAL carer has her longs locks lopped for charity.
Richard Gartland re-joins Springfield Academy
21st September 2017
PRINCIPAL returns to his old stomping ground.
Academy appoints pupil representatives
21st September 2017
STUDENT leaders are selected by their peers.
Beaumont Hill student overcomes the odds
29th August 2017
AUTISTIC pupil celebrates a remarkable achievement.
Haughton Academy celebrates twin success
29th August 2017
POLISH twins celebrate strong performance in GCSEs.
Olympic Swimmer awards prizes at celebration event
15th August 2017
STUDENTS are urged to dive in and live their dreams.
Students grill their local MP on her views
24th July 2017
POLITICALLY-minded pupils turn lesson into question time.
Star pupils shine at student awards
24th July 2017
STUDENTS receive highest honours at school celebration event
Pupils create carousel of mini beast artwork
21st July 2017
YOUNG artists discover beetles, bugs and butterflies.
Students take to stage in talent show extravaganza
11th July 2017
RISING ‘youngstars’ proved to have the X Factor.
Students discover the appliance of science
7th July 2017
YOUNG scientists explore the many branches of STEM.
School offers techno boost to parents
7th July 2017
TECH teachers developed bespoke communications tool.
Student become attendance ambassador
12th June 2017
STAR pupil tops the register after a record attendance.
Footballer kicks off new classroom campaign
7th June 2017
PRIMARY pupils make a new friend in top flight defender.
Pupils get master class from Quo drummer
6th June 2017
MUSIC students get ‘down, down, deeper and down’.
Pupils to brighten up ward walls for patients
30th March 2017
YOUNG artists are set to breathe life into a hospital ward.
Pupils are filmed for national campaign
29th March 2017
IT was lights, camera, action as students were put in the frame.
Academy stages two-hour dancathon
29th March 2017
STUDENTS dance up a storm to help a global charity.
Students get a head-start on the future
21st March 2017
PUPILS access information on future education, training and careers.
Literary critics vote for their favourite book
8th February 2017
FACT and fiction fans cast their votes to crown Blue Peter winner.
Pupils set to take part in BBC Radio 2 500 Words
2nd February 2017
CHILDREN’S author helps school children launch story competition.
Readers to judge Blue Peter competition
17th January 2017
BOOKWORMS receive a badge of honour from iconic TV show.
Ofsted is good news for Gurney Pease Academy
12th January 2017
PUPILS and staff celebrate after securing glowing report from inspectors.
Pupils celebrate the 12 days of Christmas.
30th December 2016
STAR students set the stage for a sensational seasonal spectacular.
Nativity Rocks at song and dance spectacular
30th December 2016
PUPILS bring the house down as shepherds and storm troopers rock the stage.
Pupils share festive cheer across their town
28th December 2016
HUNDREDS of kind-hearted students collect Yuletide hampers.
Primary pupils enjoy special seasonal feast
21st December 2016
HUNDREDS of primary students tuck into a traditional festive fayre.
Pupils stage a peerless performance of Oliver
20th December 2016
STUDENTS transport their audience into a dark Dickensian era.
Teachers nominated for Power for Good
25th November 2016
CARING teachers have been rewarded by their pupils.
Ceremony recognises academic achievement
15th November 2016
OLYMPIC gymnast inspires students to ‘have no regrets’.
Remembrance Day service honours heroes
11th November 2016
RESPECTFUL students honour one of their own fallen heroes.
Students are rewarded with a spicy treat
2nd November 2016
HARD work and good behaviour proves to be to students’ tastes.
Pupils win Roald Dahl inspired competition
1st November 2016
SPLENDIFEROUS students celebrate their writing success.
Officials submit bid for new free school
18th October 2016
LEADING education trust moves forward with bid for new free school.
Specialist teachers meet growth in demand
13th September 2016
LEADING authorities in special education look to expand services.
An incredible journey to academic excellence
30th August 2016
STAR pupil Lucy Lei celebrates outstanding GCSE results
Academy head is given a fond farewell
12th August 2016
PRINCIPAL gets a surprise send off to mark her retirement.
Pupils bring a touch of carnival to class.
22nd July 2016
STUDENTS deliver a dazzling kaleidoscope of colour and music.
Pupils bring a touch of carnival to class
7th July 2016
STUDENTS prepare for a dazzling kaleidoscope of colour and music.
Budding bookworms given new library facility
6th July 2016
PUPILS have begun the next chapter in their learning.
School enjoys a regal celebration
5th July 2016
PUPILS turn school red white and blue to celebrate Queen’s birthday.
Pupils are in search of a podium finish
24th May 2016
A SCHOOL’s race crew is tuned and raring to go.
Bishop of Durham blesses learning village
13th May 2016
UNIQUE learning centre celebrates 10th anniversary with an official blessing.
Family donate minibus in memory of daughter
30th March 2016
A BRIGHT red minibus will enrich learning for children with complex needs.
Students build their own deep-water robots.
24th February 2016
YOUNG engineer gives school pupils a first-hand insight into the subsea industry.
Teens prepare to pitch their own building projects
2nd February 2016
CONSTRUCTION firm gives pupils first-hand insight into wide range of skills required in the sector.
Dedicated sportsman sets new goal for school
21st January 2016
NEW head teacher wants both his staff and students to be at the top of their game.
Underage cook qualifies for next year’s FutureChef final
2nd December 2015
A BUDDING chef, too young to compete in a prestigious competition, has impressed judges.
School reading garden is a roaring success
16th November 2015
EVERYTHING in the garden was Roary when Middlesbrough’s football mascot opened a new school facility.
Nursery opens its doors to parents and toddlers
5th October 2015
PARENTS are being invited to see first-hand what makes an early years unit so good.
School stages first of two heats of catering competition
28th September 2015
BUDDING chefs withstood the heat of the kitchen in a close-run cook-off to remember.
Determined student gets the grades to go sky high
25th August 2015
A STUDENT who took her exams in hospital is celebrating high flying GCSE results.
Pupils are presented with schools highest honours
24th July 2015
COURAGEOUS, hardworking and determined students have all received the highest honours.
Boxer delivers knockout coach to school children
5th June 2015
A CHAMPION boxer made a knockout delivery to schoolchildren to aid mobile learning.
Darlington academy extends free childcare to toddlers
18th May 2015
TWO year olds are getting their first taste of school thanks to a new initiative.
Young engineers race ahead in Greenpower Goblin Car Project
30th April 2015
PUPILS are celebrating after taking the chequered flag in a prestigious engineering contest.
Pupils race ahead in mechanical engineering challenge
7th April 2015
STUDENTS are revving up to race after being invited to compete in an engineering contest.
World title contender helps pupils aspire to succeed
7th April 2015
CHAMPION boxer delivers knockout messages to boost aspirations among school children.
New chief executive is ready to rise to the challenge
7th April 2015
A LEADING figure in education nationally has taken the reins at a North East academy trust.
Bookworms join the multi-millionaires readers club
24th March 2015
AVID readers have amazed their teachers after clocking up a word count running close to 20 million.
Budding bakers take part in charity cupcake challenge
13th March 2015
COMPETITIVE cooks concocted a cacophony of culinary creations for Red Nose day.
Students to study Icelandic volcano up close
20th February 2015
YOUNG geographers are to take a close look at a volcano that disrupted global aviation.
Pupils take on subsea robot building challenge
18th February 2015
UNDERWATER robot challenge helps pupils engineer thoughts towards offshore careers.
Pupils stage slapstick spectacular to a full house
29th January 2015
DRAMA students brought a true giant of a pantomime to the stage.
Selfless teen is recognised with community award
21st January 2015
A TEENAGER recognised for her exemplary conduct is cooking up a future in the kitchen.
Trumpet duo gain a coveted Grade 8 with distinction
5th January 2015
TWO young musicians blow their own trumpets after achieving the highest music grade possible.
Head set to retire after 37 years in teaching
5th January 2015
STAFF past and present gathered to say goodbye to a leading light in education in Darlington.
Pupils take unique initiative to equip them with skills for life
27th October 2014
SCHOOLCHILDREN rise to the challenge of tackling everything from war games to Spanish football.
Twins see double with virtually identical GCSE results
21st August 2014
BROTHER and sister born two minutes apart celebrate twin success with top grades.
VIP is fast tracked through unique school
2nd June 2014
PUPILS working on a racecar took a VIP visitor on a whirlwind tour of their special school.
Prefects launch peer project at school
18th February 2014
A PEER project to help younger students adjust to school life is a lasting legacy of the work of senior pupils.
