Inspired to Make a Difference

🏅 Awards & Recognition

We’re proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our school, staff, and students across a wide range of disciplines. Below is a selection of the awards and recognitions we’ve received, showcasing our ongoing commitment to excellence, creativity, and community impact.



🏆 Academic Excellence

  • TES Award 2013 – Educational Excellence in Science
    National recognition for outstanding science education.
  • Institute of Physics Teaching Award
    Awarded for excellence in physics teaching.
  • Leading Partnership School – Edge Hill University (GTP)
    Recognised for our role in training and supporting future educators.
  • Leading Partnership School – Manchester Metropolitan University
    Celebrated for ongoing collaboration with MMU’s teacher training programmes.
  • Healthy Schools Award
    Awarded for promoting the health and wellbeing of students.
  • Rights Respecting School
    Accredited for embedding children’s rights in the school’s ethos and culture.
  • Change School
    Participated in initiatives designed to transform education through creative learning.

🔬 STEM & Science Achievements

  • First Science and Arts School in the Country
    Pioneering interdisciplinary education.
  • Ogden Physics Hub School
    Regional hub supporting excellence in physics education.
  • Museum of Science and Industry Flagship School for STEM
    Leading role in promoting STEM learning in partnership with MOSI.
  • Great Science Share for Schools Partner
    Encouraging young people to share their scientific questions and discoveries.
  • BBC Regenerators Award
    Awarded for innovation and impact in sustainability and science engagement.

🎨 Creative Arts & Culture

  • TES Award 2013 – Creativity
    National recognition for embedding creativity across the curriculum.
  • Artsmark Platinum
    The highest Artsmark award, celebrating commitment to arts education.
  • Music Mark
    Recognised for high-quality music provision and engagement.
  • Goldsmiths Community Award Finalists
    Finalists for promoting community engagement through creative projects.
  • National Schools’ Theatre Award Nominations
    Nominations in multiple categories including:
    • Best Musical
    • Best Actress
    • Best Supporting Actor
    • Best Supporting Actress
    • Best Ensemble
    • The People’s Choice
  • Intu Film Ambassador School
    Recognised for promoting film literacy and student creativity.

🌍 Community & Global Partnerships

  • Ashoka UK Partner School
    Part of a global network of schools focused on empathy, changemaking and innovation.
  • Manchester Community History Award
    Celebrated for contributing to local history and heritage education.
  • The Christie 6 Medal Challenge
    Recognition for our fundraising and awareness efforts for The Christie NHS Foundation Trust.
  • DofE Partner
    Delivering the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award programme to develop leadership and life skills.
  • LCEP School
    Engaged in Local Cultural Education Partnerships, connecting students with cultural opportunities.

🌐 International Links & Social Impact

  • International School Award – Foundation Level
    Awarded by the British Council for international learning across the curriculum.
  • King’s Trust Champions
    Recognised for leadership, enterprise, and community projects in partnership with The King’s Trust.
  • Century Changemakers Inspire Award
    Awarded for driving positive change and innovation within the school and wider community.
  • Rail Safety Gold Badge
    Recognition for excellence in promoting rail safety awareness to students.

💬 Student & Staff Opportunities

Sportsmark
Awarded for commitment to sport and physical education.

Creative Partnerships School
Worked with artists and creatives to raise achievement through cultural learning.