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02
Oct

Welcome back, Miss Hyatt: former pupil returns to Carr Junior School as a teacher

Rachel Hyatt swaps her old classroom seat for the teacher’s chair, fifteen years into her...
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25
Sep

Inspire Academy celebrates as first Ofsted inspection confirms all standards met in full

York alternative provision school praised for its safeguarding culture, dedicated pastoral care and ambitious curriculum...
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17
Apr

Carr Junior School awarded Inclusion Quality Mark Centre of Excellence

Carr Junior School has been officially awarded the Inclusion Quality Mark (IQM) and recognised as...
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23
Feb

Millthorpe students experience life-changing Krakow trip

Students from Millthorpe School have taken part in a powerful and deeply moving educational visit...
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16
Jan

In Memory of Cain North: A Statement from Excel Learning Trust

Excel Learning Trust is deeply saddened to learn of the death of former Carr Junior...
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22
Dec

York’s newest school sets national benchmark for inclusion

York’s newest school, Inspire Academy, has already set a national benchmark for inclusive education after...
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10
Dec

Millthorpe School students lead festive business networking event at Middlethorpe Hall

A team of aspiring Year 9 Business Leaders from Millthorpe School took the reins at...
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28
Nov

Excel and Millthorpe deepen commitment to support young carers

Excel Learning Trust in York is proud to announce it has signed the Young Carers...
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21
Nov

Carr Infant School announces leadership transition and strategic partnership with Excel Learning Trust

The board of governors at Carr Infant School has announced their strategic decision to collaborate...
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11
Nov

D-Day veteran Ken Cooke remembers the fallen with the Millthorpe School community

Staff and students at Millthorpe School were privileged to be joined this morning by 100-year-old...
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24
Jul

New school officially registered in York

A new independent special school located in Acomb, York, has been officially registered by the...
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23
Jul

Two more gold medals for rising start Rowan!

A talented, young York athlete who represented England once again last weekend is now the...
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16
Jul

York High School celebrates Year 9 Graduation

On Wednesday 9 July 2025, York High School proudly celebrated a significant milestone in the...
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16
Jul

Rowan sprints to national Gold!

A talented, young York athlete is set to represent his country once again this week,...
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14
Jul

Excel Learning Trust celebrates outstanding staff at inaugural Recognition Awards

York-based Excel Learning Trust proudly hosted its first-ever Staff Recognition Awards on 10 July 2025,...
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14
Jul

Excel Learning Trust schools gather for Sportsfest

More than one hundred and fifty students from across York-based Excel Learning Trust joined together...
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14
Jul

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

Scarcroft Primary School has become the fifth school belonging to York-based Excel Learning Trust to...
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27
Jun

Excel Learning Trust schools celebrate the arts

The spirit of creativity and collaboration came alive on the evening of Wednesday 25 June...
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20
Jun

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

York High School has been officially awarded the Inclusion Quality Mark (IQM) Inclusive School Award,...
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11
Jun

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

Millthorpe School in York has become the first school in the city to win a...
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