Ormiston Education

Ormiston acaDemies supportinG ChilDren in NeeD

Posted: 29th November 2011

Academies sponsored by Ormiston Trust took part in a number of activities to raise money for Children in Need; from wearing spotty clothes and baking cakes to lining up pennies on the floor.

Generous students and staff donated thousands of pounds and highlights include:

• Samosa sales, chocolate piping, volleyball tournaments and a 'slave for the day' auction took place at George Salter Academy, West Bromwich.

• A readathon (with a ninja librarian), sponsored entries into the national ‘Mathletics’ competition and trail of 4,816 two pence pieces at Ormiston Venture Academy, Great Yarmouth – who are currently 15th in the country in Mathletics.

• A non-uniform day (with many dressed in pyjamas), cake sale and a flash mob dance set the tone at Ormiston Ilkeston Academy in Derbyshire.

• Ormiston Park Academy in Thurrock and...

Ormiston leavers celebrate A Level results

Posted: 24th August 2011

This year we’ve had some great news from our academies’ sixth forms. Every sixth form student has left with at least one qualification and is moving onto pastures new.

George Salter Collegiate Academy in Sandwell saw 96% of students gain two or more A levels at A*-E, with over half getting three or more.

Ormiston Victory Academy in Norfolk’s APS (average point score) went up by 29% from 2010. 90% of students achieved two or more A levels at A*-E, with 71% getting three or more.

Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy’s brand new sixth form gained their first ever AS Level results with a 100% pass rate over 15 subjects.

Student highlights:

Chelsea Campbell started sixth form with a grade D at GCSE maths and an APS of 36.5. Chelsea has been totally dedicated to her studies and achieved a Distinction and two Cs. She has been successful...

HeaDteacher leaves GolD leGacy

Posted: 01st July 2011

A Worksop Head Teacher is leaving a legacy of gold as he retires this year.

Staff and Students at Worksop Priory Primary School are celebrating their achievement of the Gold standard of the Every Child Matters Quality Mark, which is equivalent to an Ofsted judgement of ‘outstanding.’

Robin Woodhead was appointed as the first Head Teacher of Worksop Priory Primary School in 1990 and has now completed 21 years at the helm.

Mr. Woodhead said “I am truly delighted to hand over the school to my successor with this award signifying the quality of work at the school and our total commitment to the development of each individual child. Well done to the "Priory Team" and thank you for your support, enthusiasm, commitment and encouragement. In addition, thank you to the wonderful pupils of Priory School, who make each day a delight."
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Top eDucationalists attenD first annual conference

Posted: 01st July 2011

17th-18th June saw Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT) hold its first annual conference at Britannia Stadium, Stoke-on-Trent.

The ‘Leadership for Change’ conference was attended by 70 OAT delegates who gathered to listen to presentations given by high-profile speakers including Baroness Estelle Morris and Sir John Jones.

Ormiston acaDemies team up for Comic Relief

Posted: 18th March 2011

With Red Nose Day fast approaching, Ormiston academies are combining their fundraising efforts to create one big cheque for charity.

The eleven academies sponsored by Ormiston Trust are taking part in a number of activities for Comic Relief from Wii dance-offs to sponsored leg waxes and gunging Principals. Not to stop there, Ormiston employees are contributing to funds with a ‘wear something funny for money’ day and cake sales.