Academy News

Students who had taken an active part in the English High Attainers scheme this year were given Gold, Silver or Bronze certificates, depending on the number of tasks they had completed, whilst students also got their eagerly anticipated results from the 'Do your GCSE early for fun day'!

Several students in Year 8 and 9 achieved a Grade 6 at GCSE which was an amazing achievement at such a young age.

Mr Grimmett and Ms Smith have been thrilled this year to see a high number of students stepping up to the array of creative challenges put in front of our most promising English students from participating in an A-level lesson, to doing insanely hard spelling tests, all the way through to leading a grammar starter in a lesson in front of their class as a trainee teacher!

Activities Week 2026 may have been our best yet! With five residential trips across Europe and plenty of exciting activities and trips here at the Academy, it was a week to remember! 

In Norway, students hiked through the countryside to incredible waterfalls and even journeyed to an ice glacier on their second day. Hiking across the ice glacier was described as "the most unique experience I've ever had" by one of our students. They also got to experience high ropes through the Norwegian forests giving them a bird’s eye view of this beautiful country. 

Students in Belgium attended a sombre wreath laying ceremony at The Menin Gate, and visited both the Tyne Cot and Langemark Cemetery to pay their respects to the fallen soldiers. They finished up their trip with a visit to the Wellington Quarry, the Thiepval Memorial and The Somme, before stopping off at a chocolate factory on their way home. 

In Italy, students started the week in Milan with a trip to see the Castello Sforzesco before heading to Bologna, where they enjoyed a traditional Spaghetti Bolognese! The rest of the week saw trips to the Pagani Factory, Ferrari Museum, Ponte Vecchio Bridge, both the Gucci and Ducati Museum and the Duomo Cathedral. 

Students in Spain had the watersports adventure of a lifetime, spending the week out on the water. Students noted the highlight was paddleboarding through the harbour.  They also got to experience the Semi-Finals Spanish victory in the world cup, giving them a chance to join in the festivities of the competition. 

In Newquay, students had an incredible time learning to surf and soaking up the beach life. They also got to join in the world cup festivities, watching the England game beachside. 

For those who stayed closer to home, Activities Week was packed with excitement. Students raced their way to become Go Karting champions, faced their fears up in the trees at Tree Tops, tested their stealth at Airsoft, and even attempted a jailbreak challenge at Shepton Mallet Prison!

Back at the Academy, the fun didn’t stop. Students immersed themselves in a wide range of activities:

• Bushcraft sessions brought survival skills to life

• Journalism workshops developed storytelling talents

• Dance, sports and chess challenged students physically and mentally

• Creative minds shone in jewellery making

• The skies were the limit in the aviation-themed Come Fly With Me

• And so much more!

It’s been incredible to see our students step out of their comfort zones, try something new and make lifelong memories. We had an absolute blast and cannot wait for Activities Week 2027!

Mr Knock and Mr Patel were honoured with the prestigious Tudortastic Teacher of the Term award, recognising their constant positivity and dedication to their students.

They were surprised during tutor time when two members of the Tudor Student Council visited to announce their achievement.

Mr Knock won the award for Term 5, albeit slightly late due to the busy summer terms! 

Students praised both teachers for their uplifting constant positive attitude and hard work throughout the year. Well done!

On Friday 17th July 2026, members of our Legally Blonde cast had the privilege of attending the Reset Awards at the Grand Pier. The awards celebrate the incredible achievements, resilience, and kindness of young people across North Somerset, and it was an honour to be part of such an inspiring evening.

We were delighted to be nominated in the final shortlist for the Best Group award. Although we didn't take home the trophy this time, simply being recognised alongside so many outstanding individuals and groups was a huge achievement, and one that we are incredibly proud of.

One of the highlights of the evening was performing three songs from Legally Blonde: The Musical. Our cast gave fantastic performances, and we couldn't be prouder of everyone who took to the stage. It was a wonderful opportunity to share a little of our production with the audience and celebrate the hard work and dedication of our talented young performers.

The evening itself was truly memorable. It was heartwarming to see so many young people from across North Somerset recognised for their achievements and to hear inspiring stories of resilience, determination, kindness, and community spirit. The awards reminded everyone in the room of the positive impact that young people have every day.

We would like to say a huge thank you to the entire Reset Awards team for organising such a phenomenal event. From start to finish, the evening was welcoming, uplifting, and expertly organised. They made everyone feel valued and celebrated, creating an atmosphere where every nominee and winner could feel incredibly special.

Congratulations to all of the nominees and winners. We are honoured to have been part of such an inspiring celebration and are already looking forward to supporting the Reset Awards again in the future.

Congratulations to George, who has continued his impressive run of form by finishing in 1st place at this weekend’s race.

George’s consistency throughout the season has been exceptional, with a top-three finish achieved at every race. His dedication, determination and outstanding performances have now earned him the title of Overall Champion, finishing 1st in the championship series.

A massive congratulations to George, we can’t wait to see where he goes next!