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24
Jul

New school officially registered in York

24 July 2025By
A new independent special school located in Acomb, York, has been officially registered by the Department for Education following a successful pre-registration inspection by Ofsted. Inspire Academy in Acomb is now preparing to open its doors to students aged 11 to 16 from across the city of York, with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH)...
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23
Jul

Two more gold medals for rising start Rowan!

23 July 2025By
A talented, young York athlete who represented England once again last weekend is now the proud owner of two more gold medals. Millthorpe School student, Rowan Whittaker, aged 16, proudly wore his England strip on Saturday at the Home Countries’ International Schools’ Track and Field Championship in Derby, where he competed in both the U17s...
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16
Jul

York High School celebrates Year 9 Graduation

16 July 2025By
On Wednesday 9 July 2025, York High School proudly celebrated a significant milestone in the academic journey of its Year 9 students. A special graduation ceremony was held in the school hall to mark the students’ transition from Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 4 – a pivotal moment as they move into the next...
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16
Jul

Rowan sprints to national Gold!

16 July 2025By
A talented, young York athlete is set to represent his country once again this week, after storming to victory at the English Schools’ Championships on Saturday 12 July. Millthorpe School student, Rowan Whittaker, aged 16, qualified for the 400m final after running a blistering 47.2 seconds in the heats on Friday, beating the race favourite...
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14
Jul

Excel Learning Trust celebrates outstanding staff at inaugural Recognition Awards

14 July 2025By
York-based Excel Learning Trust proudly hosted its first-ever Staff Recognition Awards on 10 July 2025, celebrating the exceptional dedication and achievements of colleagues from across the Trust. The event, which was held at Millthorpe School, provided a heartfelt opportunity to honour individuals who consistently go above and beyond to deliver educational excellence. The evening was...
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14
Jul

Excel Learning Trust schools gather for Sportsfest

14 July 2025By
More than one hundred and fifty students from across York-based Excel Learning Trust joined together at York High School on Wednesday 9 July to take part in the Trust’s annual SportsFest. This festival of sports and fun, which brought together pupils from Year 2 through to Year 10, saw children from Excel’s schools congregate to...
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14
Jul

Scarcroft Primary School gains Inclusion Quality Mark and becomes a ‘Centre of Excellence’ for inclusion

14 July 2025By
Scarcroft Primary School has become the fifth school belonging to York-based Excel Learning Trust to be officially awarded the Inclusion Quality Mark (IQM) Inclusive School Award, in recognition of its deeply embedded inclusive values, high-quality pastoral care, and tailored support for all learners, particularly those with SEND and EAL (English as an Additional Language) needs....
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27
Jun

Excel Learning Trust schools celebrate the arts

27 June 2025By
The spirit of creativity and collaboration came alive on the evening of Wednesday 25 June as pupils from schools belonging to York-based Excel Learning Trust, gathered to celebrate the arts at the Trust’s annual ArtsFest. Families and friends of the pupils were treated to an enchanting evening of ‘Music from the Movies,’ featuring art, song,...
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20
Jun

York High School gains Inclusion Quality Mark and becomes a ‘Centre of Excellence’ for inclusion

20 June 2025By
York High School has been officially awarded the Inclusion Quality Mark (IQM) Inclusive School Award, in recognition of its exceptional commitment to inclusion, community engagement, student support and academic achievement. Following the lengthy process of self-evaluation, feedback and a formal two-day assessment visit from assessors, York High School has not only been awarded the IQM...
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11
Jun

Millthorpe School wins prestigious award for supporting students who are young carers

11 June 2025By
Millthorpe School in York has become the first school in the city to win a prestigious award for its exceptional support of young carers’ education. The school achieved the Young Carers in Schools award on 2 May 2025. Young carers are children under 18 who are responsible for the care of a family member, who...
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