Record number of Thurrock students receive A-Level and vocational results
THURROCK students are celebrating another successful year of A-Level and vocational results after the provisional results were announced on Thursday 15 August.
Childline helps rising number of young people with exam results fear
A FIFTH of these took place in August as young people receive their A-Level and GCSE results
William Edwards: Ofsted publish highly critical report that concludes school “Requires Improvement”
AN OFSTED report which concludes that William Edwards school “Requires Improvement” has been published today (Thursday).
Ofsted report downgrades William Edwards to “Requires Improvement”
AN OFSTED inspection report, set to be published on Monday, is expected to grade William Edwards school as “Requires Improvement”.
Hope Not Hate speaker visits Gateway Academy
ON the 11th and 12th of June 2019 The Gateway Academy invited Matt Johnson from the charity organisation “Hope not Hate Charitable Trust”.
Football: Ockendon Academy win Essex Cup
The Ockendon Academy Football Team Wins Prestigious Essex Cup The Ockendon Academy’s Year 9 football team won the Under 14s Jubilee Cup for the first time, beating Brampton Manor 5-1. The Ockendon Academy’s Year 9 football team faced Brampton Manor Academy in the Essex Cup final at Aveley stadium on Tuesday 7th May. This was […]
Ockendon Academy set to join Harris Federation
THE Ockendon Academy has announced it is set to be absorbed into the Harris Federation.
Gateway Academy highly praised by Ofsted
STAFF at the Gateway Academy in Tilbury are celebrating a positive response to their latest Ofsted inspection. Inspectors visited the Academy in late March and judged it to be ‘good’ in every category. They have praised the strong leadership, saying that the school’s management team have worked together effectively to provide a clear direction for […]
St Clere’s school to get major expansion
A SCHOOL in Stanford-le-Hope could get a new three storey teaching block to help address a shortage of secondary places that have put a significant strain on the borough.
Ormiston Park Academy encourages girls to get involved in sport
ORMISTON Park Academy in Aveley is working with the West Ham United Foundation to encourage more young girls to get involved in sporting activities.
Ockendon Academy Year 9 football team wins Essex Cup semi-final
ON Wednesday 13th March, The Ockendon Academy’s Year 9 football team won the Essex Cup semi-final, beating St Bonaventure’s school 5-3 on penalties after extra time.
Ormiston Park Academy students challenge perceptions towards people with learning disabilities
PUPILS from Years 7, 8 and 9 at Ormiston Park Academy in Aveley recently participated in a conference aimed at challenging perceptions towards people with specialist educational needs and disabilities.
The Ockendon Academy receives £80,000 to boost sporting facilities
IN the summer of 2018, building work began at The Ockendon Academy for a large sports hall featuring 6 courts, changing facilities and office space.
Ormiston Park Academy launch Science Club at Aveley Primary
THE Science team at Ormiston Park Academy, in Aveley, were delighted to launch their new Science Club at local Aveley Primary School.
Hathaway Academy praised by Ofsted
GOVERNMENT inspectors Ofsted have praised Hathaway Academy but questioned The watchdog conducted what is termed as a short inspection in December, the first visit since 2015. The report states: The leadership team has maintained the good quality of education in the school since the previous inspection. Since your permanent appointment as principal in November 2017, […]
Thurrock students work with Royal Opera House and Firstsite Gallery
ROYAL Opera House Thurrock Trailblazer schools have welcomed a variety of artists from Colchester’s Firstsite gallery over the past months to teach students about different art forms and techniques.
Education: Thurrock’s school for alternative provision praised by Ofsted
OFSTED inspectors visited the academy in Tilbury on 4th and 5th December 2018 and graded the academy as “Good” in all areas. The new inspection report published on 22nd January 2019 states that “senior leaders have created a safe environment in which previously reluctant learners feel secure and are able to focus on their learning” […]
Gable Hall school cancel rap workshop after parents fears over Drill music
GABLE HALL school in Corringham has cancelled a rap workshop at the school after concerns were expressed by parents over Drill music. On Friday, the school put out a short message on their Facebook page. It stated: “Mr Evans (acting Principal) has acknowledged the concerns of our parents in regards to Drill artist Reveal visiting […]
Orsett Heath Academy planning application given the green light
THE planning application to provide an interim building for Orsett Heath Academy, in partnership with Thurrock Rugby Football Club (TRFC), has been approved.
Ormiston Park Academy’s science team visit Aveley Primary
Ormiston Park Academy’s Science Team Visit Aveley Primary SCIENCE teachers from Ormiston Park Academy, in Aveley, paid a visit to Year 5 and 6 pupils at local Aveley Primary School on Wednesday 12 December to deliver practical science lessons with a difference. Ms Thacker and Ms Ryan from the Science department at the academy, which […]
Thurrock primary schools above national average for reading, writing and maths
THERE was mixed results for Thurrock primary schools after this year’s reading, writing and maths tests.
Ormiston Park Academy encourages girls to consider STEM Futures
ORMISTON Park Academy, in Aveley, was delighted to host the hugely successful Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) ‘People Like Me’ workshop for the second year in a row this month.
Deficits levels in Thurrock schools could rise fivefold in next five years
DEFICIT levels among schools managed and maintained by Essex County Council (ECC) could rocket by more than fivefold in five years – if the same pressures facing one school in Chelmsford are felt across the county.
Construction milestone gives pupils a glimpse of new school in Purfleet
EXCITED pupils got a closer look at the progress made with their new school in Purfleet as investment in new schools in Thurrock continues.