🏅 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.
