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Students take action to clear litter
Students and staff from Outwood Academy City spent a morning with local residents, carrying out a litter pick in the Richmond area.
Most senior judge in England and Wales visits Middlesbrough school to discuss rule of law
The most senior judge in England and Wales has visited Outwood Academy Riverside in Middlesbrough to talk to pupils about the work of judges, the justice system, and the rule of law.
Inspirational Wakefield educator wins National Teaching Award for transformative work
Wakefield teacher Gosia Watts from Outwood Primary Academy Park Hill has been recognised with a Silver Award for Teacher of the Year in a Primary School in this year's Pearson National Teaching Awards.
Ofsted praise for school where ‘pupils are well cared for’
Ofsted has praised Outwood Academy Kirkby in its first inspection since joining the Outwood Family of Schools in 2022.
Unitemps Teesside partners with Outwood Family of Schools to transform lives and student prospects
Teesside University’s student recruitment agency Unitemps has formed a partnership with Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) schools in the region to work with students as an innovative approach to address staffing challenges in local schools across the Tees Valley.
Excitement builds as Outwood Academy Riverside permanent build programme announced
The Department for Education (DfE) has announced the appointment of Bowmer + Kirkland to deliver the permanent building in Middlesbrough, set to open its doors in Spring 2027. This initiative is part of the government's ongoing commitment to enhancing educational opportunities in areas with the greatest need.
National Institute of Teaching gains new degree awarding powers
The National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) has been granted powers to award its own degrees from September 2025, marking a significant milestone in its journey towards becoming a specialist, school-led university for the teaching profession.
Worksop schools score big for community with football event
More than 100 students and over 30 teachers took part in a football event at Worksop Town FC last week to raise funds for a school summer community action project.
Family of Schools expresses disappointment at trade union response to proposed school day changes
Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) has expressed disappointment at the trade union response to the Trust’s plans to extend the school day across its secondary academies.
British Council International School Award success for Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth
Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth has been awarded Foundation level of the British Council’s prestigious International School Award in recognition of its work to bring the world into the classroom.