Pupils at Willowdown Primary school celebrate their recent Ofsted result

INSPECTORS PRAISE SIGNIFICANT AND RAPID IMPROVEMENTS AT WILLOWDOWN PRIMARY SCHOOL

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Willowdown Primary School in Bridgwater is celebrating a highly successful Ofsted report. The inspection team that visited in January judged that the school met all the expected standards, with significant strengths in inclusion and leadership. The…
Children at Four Acres Academy in south Bristol were joined by their MP Karin Smyth to celebrate the importance of outdoor play.

MP Karin praises school’s commitment to outdoor play and learning

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Children at Four Acres Academy in south Bristol were joined by their MP Karin Smyth to celebrate the importance of outdoor play. Exploring, learning and having fun in the open air has boosted creativity, co-operation and wellbeing at the…

Wishing you a Merry Christmas

Wishing all our pupils, colleagues, parents and communities a very Merry Christmas. To help you get into the festive spirit, we're pleased to share the AMAZING winning designs from our recent pupil Futura Christmas Card Competition.

Chilton Trinity’s Eco-Garden Blooms Into a Wildlife Haven and Student Sanctuary

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Students at Chilton Trinity School in Bridgwater have created a flourishing eco-garden for generations to enjoy. The garden, rich in nature, plants, and biodiversity, is now used by hundreds of students every day. The entire community…

Futura Community Newsletter: December 2025

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Futura PGTA trainees top of the class

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A huge congratulations to all ten Futura PGTA (post-graduate teaching apprenticeship) trainees from our 2024-25 cohort who have all achieved a distinction in their end-point assessment. In the end-point assessment, they had to provide an…

Westover Green Achieves SEND Inclusion Award

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A huge congratulations to Westover Green Community School for winning the prestigious SEND Inclusion Award this term! This achievement marks the end of four years of dedicated effort to improve SEND support. The SEND team, along with…

Mary Elton pupil wins top prize in Christmas card competition

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A Mary Elton pupil has overcome tough competition to win The Hawthorns Christmas card competition with their ‘absolutely beautiful’ design. Hundreds of Clevedon children entered the annual competition run by The Hawthorns Clevedon, and…

Mary Elton Chess Club Celebrates Triumphs at National Event

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Six talented Mary Elton pupils enjoyed a day of chess instruction and competition at the London Chess Classic, held at Emirates Stadium. The visit was made possible thanks to Chess in Schools and Communities. Miss Brown runs Mary Elton’s…

BBC Outreach Inspires Students to Explore Broadcasting Careers

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BBC Studios and Bristol WORKS teamed up to bring broadcasting careers to life for Bedminster Down students. Over two weeks, 31 BBC volunteers led practical workshops, covering roles from camera operator to sound engineer. Through creative challenges…