Following a successful re-organisation over the summer, our Haltwhistle Primary Academy is now fully operational under the leadership of Mrs Drake. The re-organisation of our Haltwhistle provision took effect from 1st September 2019. The Middle Academy has now been discontinued and Haltwhistle First Academy became Haltwhistle Primary Academy offering provision to children aged 3-11. The careful planning over the past …
Town End Academy achieves Associate Research School Status.
Town End Academy was granted Associate Research School status in September 2019. Town End Associate Research School and Town End Teaching School Alliance are based at Town End Academy which is part of WISE Academies – a multi-academy trust of 12 schools that spans Sunderland, Newcastle and Northumberland. We are committed to providing a quality education to all of our pupils, based on the best …
Bexhill Academy is improving to Outstanding!
After its recent inspection in July 2019, Ofsted Inspectors have determined that Bexhill Academy is improving to Outstanding and will be revisiting the academy to determine if it meets all of the Ofsted Outstanding Criteria. This a huge achievement and staff, parents, pupils and the whole school community should be extremely proud!
WISE Academies received praise at The Academies Show
The Secretary of State, Damian Hinds, spoke at the Schools and Academies Show in London on 3rd April 2019. He expressed his enthusiasm about the work being done in the sector and particularly singled out WISE Academies for the progress made in schools that have joined the trust. WISE Academies was proud to have been mentioned in this speech. An …
Education Secretary praises WISE Academies
On 11th October 2018, Damian Hinds, Education Secretary spoke at the launch of Confederation of School Trusts to praise the diversity and accountability of academies. In his speech, Mr Hinds made reference to the vision behind Multi Academy Trusts as schools coming together to achieve more than they can on their own. He then gave examples of MATs that have …
Hasting Hill Academy once again receives praise from Ofsted!
Hasting Hill Academy received a short inspection in June 2018 to see if it continued to provide a good standard of education for pupils. Inspectors confirmed that it was ‘Good’ in all areas. Hasting Hill joined WISE Academies after it had been judged inadequate by Ofsted in 2011. It quickly improved and was judged ‘Good’ in 2014 and once again in …
Hasting Hill Children are Winners!
WISE Academies congratulates the pupils of Hasting Hill Academy on winning the Never Such Innocence song writing contest performing at Westminster Barracks in May. Jane Walton, Headteacher of Hasting Hill Academy, is justifiably proud of her pupils.. The contest marks the centenary of the first world war and the Songs of the Centenary competition inspires children and young people far …
A Special Partnership
WISE Academies is delighted to confirm that it will be joining forces with North View Academy from September 2018. WISE Academies is a Multi Academy Trust (MAT) with schools in Sunderland, Northumberland and Newcastle. MATs are the governments preferred model of schools and have many benefits compared to other school models. MATs are able to achieve important efficiencies and have …
WISE Academies prepares to welcome Haltwhistle
The Department for Education has approved Haltwhistle Lower School and Haltwhistle Upper School to become part of WISE Academies. We are pleased to announce that they will both join the WISE Academies family of schools from 1st September 2018, subject to all legal processes being completed. WISE Academies already has a strong presence in West Northumberland through the successful integration …
Bob Symonds receives OBE
Everyone at WISE Academies is delighted that Bob Symonds has been recognised in the 2018 Queen’s Birthday Honours List. This is a just reward for many years of voluntary public service. Mr Symonds served as a Company Member and Director of WISE Academies – since the company’s inception at March 2011 until his retirement from the role in summer 2017. …
Education Secretary praises WISE Academies
On 11th October 2018, Damian Hinds, Education Secretary spoke at the launch of Confederation of School Trusts to praise the diversity and accountability of academies. In his speech, Mr Hinds made reference to the vision behind Multi Academy Trusts as schools coming together to achieve more than they can on their own. He then gave examples of MATs that have …
Hasting Hill Academy once again receives praise from Ofsted!
Hasting Hill Academy received a short inspection in June 2018 to see if it continued to provide a good standard of education for pupils. Inspectors confirmed that it was ‘Good’ in all areas. Hasting Hill joined WISE Academies after it had been judged inadequate by Ofsted in 2011. It quickly improved and was judged ‘Good’ in 2014 and once again in …
Hasting Hill Children are Winners!
WISE Academies congratulates the pupils of Hasting Hill Academy on winning the Never Such Innocence song writing contest performing at Westminster Barracks in May. Jane Walton, Headteacher of Hasting Hill Academy, is justifiably proud of her pupils.. The contest marks the centenary of the first world war and the Songs of the Centenary competition inspires children and young people far …
A Special Partnership
WISE Academies is delighted to confirm that it will be joining forces with North View Academy from September 2018. WISE Academies is a Multi Academy Trust (MAT) with schools in Sunderland, Northumberland and Newcastle. MATs are the governments preferred model of schools and have many benefits compared to other school models. MATs are able to achieve important efficiencies and have …
WISE Academies prepares to welcome Haltwhistle
The Department for Education has approved Haltwhistle Lower School and Haltwhistle Upper School to become part of WISE Academies. We are pleased to announce that they will both join the WISE Academies family of schools from 1st September 2018, subject to all legal processes being completed. WISE Academies already has a strong presence in West Northumberland through the successful integration …
Bob Symonds receives OBE
Everyone at WISE Academies is delighted that Bob Symonds has been recognised in the 2018 Queen’s Birthday Honours List. This is a just reward for many years of voluntary public service. Mr Symonds served as a Company Member and Director of WISE Academies – since the company’s inception at March 2011 until his retirement from the role in summer 2017. …
Hasting Hill welcomes MP
Hasting Hill Academy was pleased to welcome MP Bridget Phillipson Academy on Friday 8th June 2018 as part of Democracy Day . Bridget Phillipson, MP for Sunderland South and Houghton, visited Hasting Hill to meet our children and staff. The MP took part in a Q & A session where the children asked lots of interesting questions. You can see …
Pupil personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding at Welbeck Academy!
After an Ofsted inspection in June 2018 Welbeck Academy is delighted to have received a ‘Good’ overall judgment with ‘Outstanding’ recognition for the behaviour and personal development of pupils. Inspectors stated: “Relationships between staff and pupils are excellent, showing high levels of respect. The provision of excellent care and support for pupils’ welfare and well-being are at the very forefront of …
Hasting Hill Academy awarded Gold!
Hasting Hill Academy is celebrating receiving the Gold award for the Great Active Sunderland Schools Charter. The Great Active Sunderland School Charter was developed to be a celebration of schools which are improving the health and well-being of pupils, creating sport and physical activity opportunities and being a great community school. Found on levitralab.com that “back pain” and “pressure problems” …
Blyth Quays Trust makes WISE move
We are pleased to announce that the three academies that form The Blyth Quays Trust will be joining with WISE Academies later in 2018. Trustees and members of The Blyth Quays Trust have been reviewing its capacity to rapidly improve standards and to deliver the very best education for the children in its academies. Recognising the strength that can be …