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Secondary (Year 7 upwards)

The UCL Academy

Camden, Camden - NW3 3AQ

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“The UCL Academy curriculum is based on the premise that students learn best when they can make meaning and sense from their learning. Our Connected Curriculum emphasises specialist subject teaching within an overall thematic framework.”

SecondarySixth formSince 2012Ofsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

The University of Birmingham School

Birmingham, Birmingham - B29 6QU

“Since 1900, the University of Birmingham has been pushing the frontiers of understanding, and as their first dedicated secondary school we have unrivalled access to their resources, research and people.”

SecondarySixth form

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Ofsted: Good

The Ursuline Academy Ilford

Ilford, Redbridge - IG1 4JU

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“The Ursuline Academy Ilford is a 4-form entry Catholic comprehensive school for girls aged 11-19. Students who come here join a community that is committed to success. The school was founded by the Ursuline Order in 1903 and has been providing high quality education and pastoral care ever since.”

SecondarySixth formGirlsSince 1999Ofsted report cardStrong ×2Expected ×4Needs attention ×1Strong in 2 areas, Expected in 4 areas, Needs attention in 1 area

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The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School

London, Hackney - E9 6NR

“Inspired by Christopher Urswick, our vision is to be a source of nourishment to all members of our community; from physically feeding all students for free, to providing a safe environment for academic, emotional, physical and spiritual growth.”

SecondarySixth formEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

The Vale Academy

Brigg, North Lincolnshire - DN20 8AR

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“There is a strong sense of community at The Vale Academy and we expect our students to show care, loyalty and support for each other, to behave in a way which supports all students’ learning and to be kind, courteous and helpful.”

SecondarySixth formEstablishedOfsted: Good

The Valley Leadership Academy

Bacup, Lancashire - OL13 0TG

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“We encourage all of our pupils to model our STAR values – Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect – and many are actively involved in leadership roles throughout the wider community.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted report cardExpected ×3Needs attention ×3Expected in 3 areas, Needs attention in 3 areas

The Victory Academy

Chatham, Medway - ME4 5JB

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“Our Sixth Form students are role models for the younger students within the school; we have high expectations of how our Sixth Form students behave, speak and present themselves, both in the Academy and the local community.”

SecondarySixth formEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

The Vyne Community School

Basingstoke, Hampshire - RG21 5PB

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“At The Vyne Community School, we are dedicated to empowering young people to aim high, believe in themselves, and achieve success—both academically and personally.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted report cardExpected ×4Needs attention ×2Expected in 4 areas, Needs attention in 2 areas

The Warren School

Romford, Barking and Dagenham - RM6 6SB

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“The Warren School will provide a safe, yet challenging environment where students can succeed and excel. We will develop a strong pastoral system and curriculum to allow us to ensure that our students are happy, safe and challenged in all they do at school.”

SecondarySixth formEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

The Warriner School

Banbury, Oxfordshire - OX15 4LJ

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“The visit is a wonderful opportunity for students and staff from both schools to learn from one another, share experiences, and build international friendships. We are proud to showcase everything that makes The Warriner School and our community special.”

SecondarySixth formEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

The Wavell School

Farnborough, Hampshire - GU14 6BH

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“Wavell is a dynamic learning community whose ethos is “We care to challenge”. Our School is built on Respect and Aspiration. Every Child Matters at The Wavell School. We are proud to be a multicultural School, an International School and a Duke of Edinburgh accredited School.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted report cardExpected ×6Expected in 6 areas

The Wellington Academy

Ludgershall, Wiltshire - SP11 9RR

“The Wellington Academy is a thriving secondary school and sixth form near Tidworth, committed to excellence, opportunity, and inclusive education”

SecondarySixth formEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

The Wells Academy

Nottingham, Nottingham - NG3 5LR

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“At Wells, we strive for excellence and believe all children are entitled to an exceptional quality of education that is built upon a culture of high expectations, an ambitious and inclusive knowledge-rich curriculum, and teachers that are inspirational subject experts.”

SecondarySince 2020Ofsted report cardExpected ×6Expected in 6 areas

The West Bridgford School

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire - NG2 7FA

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“Safeguarding is at the heart of our work in school; we recognise that students who do not feel safe and secure are not able to thrive and achieve. Our students feel safe in school, we are a very caring school and pride ourselves on having a strong and highly competent pastoral team.”

SecondarySixth formEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

The Westgate School

Slough, Slough - SL1 5AH

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“The Westgate School is a community built upon Respect. This is respect for others whether it be staff or students as well as self-respect.”

SecondarySixth formEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

The Westleigh School

Leigh, Wigan - WN7 5NL

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“At The Westleigh School, our values and ethos are the foundation upon which we build our community. Our motto, "Aspiring and Achieving Together," is more than just words - it is a guiding principle that shapes everything we do.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

The Weston Road Academy

Stafford, Staffordshire - ST18 0YG

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“Since opening in 1979, Weston Road High School has continued to deliver an excellent education to pupils of all backgrounds and abilities, valuing the well-being of each pupil.”

SecondarySixth formEstablishedOfsted: Good

The Westwood Academy

Coventry, Coventry - CV4 8DY

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“The core values of The Westwood Academy reflect the way in which we develop our students. The core values link with our Trust strapline of ‘Aspiring to Excellence Through Quality, Ambition and Independence’, while being aligned with our Westwood Way.”

SecondarySixth formEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

The Whitby High School

Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West and Chester - CH66 2NU

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“We are delighted to welcome you to the Sixth Form at The Whitby High School — a vibrant, ambitious, and supportive community where students are encouraged to reach their full potential both academically and personally.”

SecondarySixth formEstablishedOfsted report cardExpected ×3Needs attention ×4Expected in 3 areas, Needs attention in 4 areas

The Whitehaven Academy

Whitehaven, Cumberland - CA28 8TY

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“At The Whitehaven Academy we strive every day to challenge our students and staff to live by the school’s core values: “Resilience, Responsibility, Respect”. We have a clear expectation that every student will strive to be the best that they can be in all that they do.”

SecondarySixth formEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good