Sixth Form Application Portal - Now Open!
Published 12/01/26
Applications are now open for prospective Sixth Form students seeking a place in our Sixth Form for the academic year starting in September 2026.
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Year 11 Parents’ Evening Thursday 22 January 2026
Published 09/01/26Year 11 Parents’ Evening will take place on Thursday 22 January, from 4.30pm to 6.30pm. This is an opportunity to discuss your child’s progress with their teachers, including their recently sat Pre-Public Exam results.
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Parents & Carers - Year 11 Revision & Support
Published 09/01/26There is a wide range of Year 11 revision resources on our school website to support students with English, Science and Maths.
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Year 8 Welcome Inspiring Visit from Sammy Angelo
Published 09/01/26Just before the Christmas break, our Year 8 students were lucky enough to enjoy a special visit from Sammy Angelo, an up‑and‑coming singer-songwriter who shared both his music and a powerful message about mental health and resilience.
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Geography Trip to Iceland – 13–16 January 2027
Published 09/01/26We’re excited to launch a trip of a lifetime to Iceland, open to all GCSE and A Level Geographers. From waterfalls and glaciers to hot springs and the Northern Lights, this is an unforgettable opportunity to see geography in action.
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Year 10 Work Experience 18 - 22 May 2026
Published 09/01/26Year 10 Work Experience will take place in the week commencing Monday 18 May 2026.
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Author Visit: Chris Smith – Famous Five Inspired Story!
Published 01/01/26Years 3–6 will meet Chris Smith on Thursday 22 January 2026 — book order link coming in the New Year (signed copies available!)
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World Book Week (2–6 March 2026) – Advance Notice (Primary)
Published 01/01/26We’re delighted to confirm that West End in Schools will be joining us again to deliver drama workshops during World Book Week. This year’s traditional tale is Hansel and Gretel.
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Harrison’s Annual Colouring Competition Winners
Published 18/12/25A huge thank you to our brilliant catering team — we loved seeing so many wonderful festive creations!
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Primary Choir Delights the Local Community
Published 11/12/25Our choir continues to delight the local community and has done a wonderful job performing at local events.
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Inspire, Mentor, Develop - Join Our Employer Network
Published 05/12/25We are looking to develop the opportunities we offer our students as part of our careers provision. A strong partnership between school and business brings real benefits to both – from inspiring young people and building their skills, to raising your organisation’s profile in the local community.
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Staff Quiz Night Raises Nearly £1,000 for Diabetes UK
Published 28/11/25AVA staff came together on Friday 21 November for a lively Quiz Night in support of Diabetes UK. A dozen teams from both Primary and Secondary phases took part, raising almost £1,000 for the charity.