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Wednesday 14 October 2026 Bishop Young awarded Secondary Geography Quality Mark This announcement celebrates the achievements recognised through the SGQM 2026 Awards, highlighting the commitment, talent and success of pupils, staff and the wider school community at Bishop Young Academy. The article showcases award recipients and reflects the academy’s dedication to excellence, inclusion, personal development and opportunity for all. It recognises the positive impact of students and colleagues who have gone above and beyond, while celebrating the values that underpin school life. The awards provide an opportunity to acknowledge outstanding contributions, share inspiring success stories and recognise the achievements that make Bishop Young Academy a vibrant and ambitious learning community.
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Tuesday 29 September 2026 Impact Report 2026 Abbey Trust’s 2026 Impact Report showcases the collective achievements of the Trust’s primary and secondary schools during 2025–26. The report highlights how partnership working has strengthened educational standards, invested in staff development, supported inclusion and wellbeing, advanced the Trust’s Christian mission, and driven progress in sustainability and operational excellence. It demonstrates the impact of the Trust’s 2024–2027 Strategic Plan and reflects the shared commitment of pupils, colleagues, governors, trustees and partners to improving life chances for children and young people. Through case studies, achievements and key outcomes, the report provides a comprehensive overview of how Abbey Trust continues to educate, nurture and empower its communities.
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Wednesday 29 July 2026 Oracy Centres of Excellence 2026 Congratulations to St Chad’s CofE Primary School and Manston St James CofE Primary Academy, who have both been awarded Oracy Centre of Excellence 2026 status.
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Thursday 11 June 2026 Lightcliffe CofE Primary School Ofsted Following its April 2026 Ofsted inspection, Lightcliffe CofE Primary School has been judged to be Expected Standard in all areas.
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Thursday 23 April 2026 Christ Church Upper Armley Primary Celebrated in Positive SIAMS Inspection CCUA have had an excellent outcome in their recent SIAMS inspection, which praises the school’s strong Christian vision, nurturing ethos and deep-rooted sense of community.
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Monday 16 March 2026 Silver Award for Bishop Young CofE Academy We are very proud to share that Bishop Young CofE Academy is 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗶𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸 (𝗖𝗖𝗤𝗠). Leeds City Council developed the CCQM to improve equality, reduce discrimination and enable fair access to opportunities for every citizen. The award recognises organisations that demonstrat
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Tuesday 24 February 2026 Shortlisted for MAT of the Year We are delighted to share that Abbey Multi Academy Trust has been shortlisted for “MAT of the Year (Small)” in the 2026 MAT Excellence Awards.