Churchill Academy & Sixth Form celebrates the publication of the 2025 school performance tables, confirming that its students have achieved the Academy's highest-ever Attainment 8 score and table-topping outcomes for disadvantaged students.
As the first term of the year comes to a close, our Heads of House and House Captains wanted to celebrate the positive start our Year 7 students have had at the Academy. Not wanting to miss anybody out, there was also a teacher award and a bake sale to get everybody involved. See how each house celebrated below:
Hanover
Mr Slater and the Hanover House Captains, Doug and Nino, hosted a special Hanover Rewards Breakfast for the Year 7 students.
The event was a wonderful opportunity for students to share pieces of work that they are especially proud of and to showcase their talents not only to each other, but also to Mr Slater, Mr Davies, and Mr Hildrew. The display tables were filled with an impressive variety of projects from vibrant artwork and creative writing to intricate maths problems and detailed science work.
The atmosphere was full of excitement and pride as everyone celebrated their achievements while enjoying a delicious breakfast together. It was fantastic to see the Year 7s come together as a team, supporting and inspiring one another as they reflected on a successful first term at the Academy.
Tudor
Tudor celebrated their Term 1 efforts by organising a vote for their teacher of the term. Congratulations to Mr Garrett, who has been awarded the Tudortastic Top Teacher Award for Term 1!
This student-voted award celebrates outstanding dedication, enthusiasm and commitment to the students of Tudor House and Mr Garrett has set the bar high.
Well done, Mr Garrett! Tudor House thinks you’re an amazing teacher and we’re proud to have you on the team.
Windsor
Mr Redman and the Windsor house captains, Meg and Isaac, celebrated the hard work and achievements of the Year 7 Windsor students this week. During a lovely tutor time breakfast, students gathered to enjoy delicious food, share their experiences and reflect on their first term at the Academy.
Mr Redman expressed how proud he is of the Windsor Year 7 students, praising their enthusiasm, effort, and positive attitude throughout the term.
Keep it up, Windsor!
Lancaster
Mrs Taylor and the Lancaster House Captains, Will and Rowan, took the opportunity to celebrate the fantastic start Lancaster’s Year 7 students have made.
Every student has shown great effort, determination and kindness throughout their transition to the Academy, and Mrs Taylor couldn’t be prouder of their achievements.
To recognise their hard work and positive attitude, Mrs Taylor presented the Tutee of the Term awards.
LLEM - Kapi
LDAT - Jess
LCLH - Lexie
LGMH - Theo
LKHB - Martha
LHLS - Anna
LSJM - Lily
LKM - Issy
LGOH - Aadav
LVC - Amelie
Congratulations to all our deserving winners, what a brilliant way to end the term!
Stuart
Stuart students and their House Captains have been busy in their kitchens to celebrate the end of Term 1 with a Halloween Sweet Sale.
During Thursday lunchtime, Stuart students opened a shop selling sweets. The efforts are to fundraise money for a chosen charity.
Mrs Hayne and the Stuart House Captains, April and Maddie, will be hosting their rewards breakfast for the Stuart Year 7 students at the start of Term 2!
Harriet has made such a big impression in her short time at Churchill. She has thrown herself into many Performing Arts extracurricular opportunities from Dance Club to being a Delta Nu in Legally Blonde.
In every rehearsal and in every dance lesson Harriet gives her absolute best and inspires everyone around her to do the same. Well done Harriet!
The Christmas Concert is fast approaching, and this year, our talented music department has added an exciting new twist: self-written songs!
Our Year 7 and 8 students have been working hard in their music lessons to write and compose their very own festive tunes. From songs about Santa and his reindeer to snowy nights filled with Christmas cheer and the excitement of Christmas morning, the creativity on display has been truly inspiring.
These original songs will be performed by the Year 7 and Year 8 Junior Choirs during the concert, a wonderful opportunity to showcase their hard work and talent.
We can’t wait to hear their festive creations come to life on stage. Well done to all involved!
You can buy tickets for the Christmas Concert here.
The Elves have been busy planning this year’s Christmas Concert and they are going to make our Annual Christmas Concert EVEN. MORE. CHRISTMASSY!
This year, the Academy will transform into a festive winter wonderland for our Christmas Concert, which will take place on Tuesday 2nd December 2nd and Wednesday 3rd December. Tickets are £12 and will go on sale at 9am on Friday 24th October 2025 here.
Expect student performances, Christmas trees, plenty of photo opportunities, a human-sized snow globe, festive bakes, non-alcoholic mulled wine and an appearance from the big man himself. Yes, Santa will be bringing his grotto to the Academy for a fun-filled, present-giving fundraising activity that will kick-start the festive season with a BANG!
We are excited to bring you two interactive evenings that will get you singing along and leave you wanting more! All of your usual favourites will return to the stage, along with some surprises that we are yet to reveal! Here’s a sneak peek of what to expect:
Original Christmas songs written by our Year 7 and 8 students
Performances from the Orchestra, Senior Choir, Soul Band, Guitar Group, and Concert Band
A spectacular finale from our Choir. Year 8 will perform on Tuesday and Year 7 will perform on Wednesday.
Santa’s Grotto (tickets are £3 to enter and include a gift)
Festive refreshments served from the Sixth Form Centre
And, the first glimpse of a scene from the upcoming school production of Legally Blonde.
Tickets are expected to sell out quickly. Secure your spot to enjoy the talents of our students and kick off the festive season in Churchill style by purchasing tickets via our Eventbrite page here, from Friday 24th October. Tickets will not be available to buy on the door.
This week we saw students take on Football, Rugby and Cross Country running, see how they got on below:
U16 Rugby Take On The Somerset Cup
Our U16 Rugby team continued their winning streak, remaining undefeated this season. Their latest game saw them face Gordano School, finishing with an away win, draw at 21 vs 21 for each team. Player of the Match was awarded to both Ewan (player voted) and Issac (coach voted) for their efforts. Well done to the entire team!
Mr Hayne and all of Team PE wish our Year 11’s good luck in their upcoming mock exams!
U13 Football Smash Round 2 of the Somerset Cup
Our U13 Football squad took on Court Fields this week, putting all their efforts into the match, they brought home an INCREDIBLE 7-0 victory! A massive congratulations to all of our players, we can’t wait to see what you achieve in round 3.
Year 7 Students Cross Country Race
This week, our Year 7 students took on a Cross Country running challenge, utilising the vast outdoor space that the Academy has to offer. Students ran two laps around the Academy fields, up hills, through trees, and finished with a sprint to the end. It was fantastic to see the effort so many of our students put in, giving their all to get the best lap times possible. Well done to all our students!
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ParentKind, the national charity for parents, has officially accredited Churchill Academy & Sixth Form as a parent-friendly school!
Our Sixth Form Open Evening was a fantastic success, with plenty of Year 11 students and their families visiting the Academy to explore the wide range of A Level subjects and enrichment opportunities available.
Throughout the evening, visitors had the chance to meet our dedicated subject staff, discover more about life in our Sixth Form, and hear from current students about their experiences. It was a lively and informative event that showcased the supportive and ambitious environment we are proud to offer.
Applications for our Sixth Form are now open and can be completed via our website.
Current Academy students have been emailed their Applica login details to begin their application process.
Thank you to everyone who joined us, it was wonderful to meet so many enthusiastic students and families. We look forward to welcoming many of you into our Sixth Form community next year!
Congratulations to Lexie, Year 7, who has become the first student to receive the Headteacher’s Commendation Award in the 2025/26 academic year. This is an incredible accomplishment achieved before the end of Term 1!
This award recognises outstanding effort, achievement and contribution within the Academy community. The certificate can be achieved by any student who receives 125 house points. Lexie’s dedication and positive attitude have truly set an excellent example for others to follow.
The Maths Olympiad is a prestigious national challenge that brings together some of the country’s most talented young mathematicians to tackle complex and engaging problems.
Congratulations to Keziah, who achieved a Distinction in this year’s competition, a fantastic recognition of her problem-solving skills, logical reasoning and mathematical creativity.
We’re incredibly proud of Keziah’s hard work and determination in representing the Academy at such a high level. Well done on this outstanding achievement!
It’s been a week of Netball and Rugby at the Academy this week, read how we got on below:
Year 9 have their first competitive run of the season
This week, our Year 9 Rugby boys put their skills to the test in their first competitive run of the season, playing three matches in one afternoon. The team rose to the occasion of the challenge, securing a victory in one game, drawing another, and narrowly missing the win in the final match.
Next up is their first Cup Game after half term, good luck!
Year 7 and 8 Netball secure TWO victories against Fairlands
Our Year 7 and 8 Netball team had an incredible afternoon playing at Fairlands School this week. Year 7 secured the victory with a 15-1 final score, and Daisy was named Player of the Match for her impressive skills.
Meanwhile, Year 8 had an incredible victory, coming away with a 32-0 final score. Congratulations to Annie who was named Player of the Match for helping bring the team to such a fantastic final score.
Well done!
Year 7 continue their Rugby journey at the Cheddar Cup
Our Year 7 team played in the Cheddar Cup this week, although they did not bring home a victory, they showed improvements in their game. We cannot wait to watch them continue to grow in confidence on the pitch.
Olivia is a highly motivated and conscientious student who is an absolute delight to teach. She shows dedication in every dance lesson and rehearsal, making the most of every opportunity offered to her.
We cannot wait to see how she progresses this year. Well done!