Futura 100 in India 2026

FUTURA 100’S INDIA VISIT OPENS TEENAGERS’ EYES TO THE WORLD

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A hundred teenagers from schools in Futura Learning Partnership are reaping the benefits of a life-changing trip to India.  The two-week leadership programme in Gujarat this summer was an amazing experience for the 16 and 17-year-olds, many…
Willowdown Primary School's new inclusion centre opened in September 2026

ALL CHILDREN GET CHANCE TO ACHIEVE AND THRIVE THANKS TO NEW INCLUSION BASE

Willowdown Primary School in Bridgwater is celebrating the launch of its specialist inclusion base. The school has refurbished two classrooms to create the 16-place provision for children who have special educational needs. Already seven…
The Headteacher and a group of pupils from Northgate Primary School celebrating Ofsted inspection 2026.

INSPECTORS PRAISE ‘REMARKABLE’ NORTHGATE PRIMARY SCHOOL

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Northgate Primary School has received glowing praise from inspectors in its latest Ofsted report. Children love being at the school, staff feel lucky to work there, parents are grateful, and leaders are “passionate and proud”, the watchdog…

FUTURA SETS A KINDNESS RECORD

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Children and adults in Futura Learning Partnership have set a world record for the most random acts of kindness carried out in a single day – 37,106. The trust’s first Kindness Day on July 9 proved a spectacular success, with thousands…
Members of the Leadership Forum pose for a group photo at Food Works at WSM.

Farewell to four fantastic Headteachers

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With the summer holidays almost here we're taking a moment to celebrate and thank some incredible colleagues across our schools. Last week, at our Leadership Forum we said goodbye to four of our fantastic headteachers: Ro O’Reilly,…
Former Futura Chief Executive Andrea Arlidge, OBE with Former Chair of the Board Malcolm Broad, MBE

Former Futura Learning Partnership Chief Executive Andrea Arlidge Awarded OBE in King’s Birthday Honours

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Futura Learning Partnership (Futura) is delighted to congratulate its former Chief Executive Andrea Arlidge, who has been awarded an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours list for services to…
Westover Green School stage production

OFSTED INSPECTORS PRAISE WESTOVER GREEN SCHOOL

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A Futura primary school in Bridgwater has been praised by inspectors for its inclusive and welcoming ethos and its well-behaved children. Westover Green Community School and Autism Centre, which has more than 400 pupils aged four to 11, was…

Swap the classroom for the festival field in Summer 2027!

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SWEdFest is a whole‑staff CPD experience designed to inspire, energise and reconnect your team. Bring your entire staff team for a shared day of big ideas, a superb line‑up of speakers, festival vibes and meaningful professional learning,…
SBL students jump for joy on the 3G astro turf

OFSTED REPORT CONFIRMS CONTINUING STRENGTHS OF SBL ACADEMY

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Sir Bernard Lovell Academy is celebrating a successful outcome under a demanding new Ofsted regime. The school is the first secondary in South Gloucestershire to be inspected since the education watchdog introduced the system, which judges…
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…