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Meet Lily

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 10:08:16 GMT

Our Therapy Dog is starting work at Weavers Academy to help support our students with mental health, safeguarding and reading provisions. She will be in school each week.

Frozen Water Dangers

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 14:54:18 GMT

We are in the midst of a very cold snap which is creating lots of ice, not only on the roads, but pools of water everywhere. This water can be tempting, especially for children.

Pride Café: A Space Created by Sixth Formers, for Sixth Formers

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 09:09:13 GMT

At Weavers Academy Sixth Form College, we believe that our students should have a voice in shaping their experience—and the Pride Café is a perfect example of that.

Holiday Food Vouchers

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 08:10:35 GMT

North Northamptonshire Council (NNC) is funding Holiday Food vouchers via funds from the UK Government as part of the Household Support Fund (HSF). As a Council we will be distributing the FSM Holiday vouchers as a ‘one-off’ payment covering Christmas, February Half Term and Easter. The overall amount each student will receive will be £90 to cover all three holidays.

Change in Leadership

Mon, 3 Nov 2025 13:43:39 GMT

Please see attached letter from Nicole McCartney, Chief Executive of Creative Education Trust

STEM Award Finalists

Tue, 7 Oct 2025 12:32:38 GMT

We are proud to confirm that we are finalists in the Northamptonshire Education Awards 2025, for the STEM award!

Open Evening

Wed, 1 Oct 2025 08:21:59 GMT

Join us for our Open Evening on Monday 29th September 2025

September 2025 Start

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 14:48:48 GMT

Click here to understand when your child comes back to school.

Weavers Academy Celebrates A-Level and GCSE Results

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 13:29:11 GMT

Students at Weavers Academy are celebrating their A-Level and GCSE outcomes and this year, STEAM subjects have particularly excelled. There are so many inspiring individual success stories as well - from top university offers to outstanding progress at GCSE, our students have demonstrated ambition, resilience and determination.

Weavers Launches New Student-Run Magazine: Weavers Within

Sat, 12 Jul 2025 09:33:40 GMT

We are thrilled to announce the launch of Weavers Within, Weavers Academy’s brand-new student-run school magazine. Created by students, for the whole community, this exciting publication celebrates student voice, showcases achievements, and shares key developments from across our vibrant school.

Weavers Staff Member Leads Data Team at Prestigious International Lifesaving Event

Sat, 12 Jul 2025 09:19:49 GMT

While many were enjoying a quiet weekend, Weavers Academy’s own Mr Oliver Coleman was at the heart of a major international sporting event – the Commonwealth Lifesaving Championships – where he played a key leadership role in ensuring the smooth running of the competition.

Why Coaching is at the Heart of CPD at Weavers Academy Next Year

Mon, 7 Jul 2025 15:01:07 GMT

Next year, professional development at Weavers Academy will be driven by one simple but powerful idea: every teacher deserves high-quality coaching. As part of our ongoing commitment to excellence in teaching and learning, all CPD will focus on instructional coaching, led by our Quality of Education team. Every coach has already completed a full day of specialist training in preparation for this ambitious and exciting shift.

Weavers Academy Dominates Year 7 Athletic Championships at Wollaston School

Sun, 6 Jul 2025 20:31:07 GMT

Weavers Academy celebrated an incredible day of sporting success as their Year 7 students delivered a string of outstanding performances at the Athletic Championships held at Wollaston School.

Weavers Academy Leads a Golden Night of Myth and Music at The Castle Theatre

Sat, 28 Jun 2025 11:54:17 GMT

On Wednesday 18th June, The Castle Theatre in Wellingborough played host to a truly heroic night of drama, music, and myth as 257 Year 5 pupils from six local primary schools took to the stage for Jason and the Golden Fleece—a dazzling production led by Weavers Academy that sold out weeks in advance.

Weavers Academy to Delight Audiences at Queensway Festival

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 09:20:14 GMT

We’re thrilled to announce that Weavers Academy’s Music Department has been invited to bring musical joy to the vibrant Queensway Festival, hosted by St Mark’s Church in Wellingborough. This community celebration takes place on Saturday, 28 June 2025, from 2 pm to 9 pm BST, with free entry for children and just £1 for adults ram-nyc.org+9facebook.com+9northamptonchron.co.uk+9.

Culture and Clarity: Lekha Sharma Inspires Staff at Weavers Academy

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 09:19:03 GMT

On Tuesday 17th June, staff at Weavers Academy took part in an inspiring professional development session led by author and school improvement advisor Lekha Sharma, whose work on school culture and leadership is widely respected across the sector.

Weavers Academy Slashes Persistent Absence by Two Thirds in Attendance Turnaround

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 09:17:58 GMT

Weavers Academy is celebrating a remarkable achievement in student attendance, having cut persistent absence by more than two thirds in just three years. In 2021/22, 51% of students at the school were classed as persistently absent – attending less than 90% of the school year. Today, that figure has dropped to just 20%, meaning over 400 students are no longer missing significant amounts of school.

Teaching and Learning at Weavers Academy — A Culture of Consistency and Excellence

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 09:36:55 GMT

At Weavers Academy, teaching and learning are not just priorities — they are the heartbeat of the school’s ongoing transformation. Every lesson observed during a recent CET leadership visit revealed a culture of excellence, consistency, and intelligent design.

Weavers Academy Inspires the Next Generation of Innovators at the Big Bang Fair

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 09:33:33 GMT

Year 7 students from Weavers Academy recently enjoyed an unforgettable educational experience at the Big Bang Fair, held at the NEC in Birmingham. Over the course of three separate days, the entire year group had the chance to explore the UK’s largest celebration of science, technology, engineering, arts and maths (STEAM).

Leadership at Weavers Academy — Driving Change with Vision, Integrity and Purpose

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 09:32:32 GMT

Leadership at Weavers Academy is more than a role — it’s a culture. It’s a culture of openness, ambition, and integrity, built from the top down and felt in every corner of the school. At the centre of this culture is Mr. Jon Hunt, the Principal whose calm, student-centred leadership has transformed the ethos and expectations of the school.

Weavers Academy Nurtures More Able Students with Creativity, Challenge and Community

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 09:23:30 GMT

At Weavers Academy, supporting More Able students is about much more than just academic achievement — it’s about fostering curiosity, creativity, and confidence across every subject area. Through a wide-ranging programme of stretch and challenge opportunities, the academy is ensuring that high-attaining learners are inspired, supported, and celebrated.

Full STEAM Ahead: Weavers Academy Hits Top Gear with STEM on Track

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 18:09:13 GMT

When the worlds of science, technology, engineering and mathematics meet high-speed tracks and real-world problem-solving, students at Weavers Academy don’t just learn—they launch.

Bringing the Music to Life: Weavers Academy Leads Primary Workshops Ahead of Castle Theatre Performance

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 19:57:26 GMT

In the run-up to this year’s much-anticipated Primary Music Production at the Castle Theatre, the Weavers Academy Music Department has been hitting the road—delivering a series of energetic and inspiring workshops to local primary schools.

Weavers Academy Students Shine at District Athletics Championships

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 19:56:26 GMT

Weavers Academy is celebrating a fantastic set of results after students from Years 8 to 10 competed in the District Athletics Championships this week. Demonstrating talent, determination and true sportsmanship, several students delivered outstanding performances to secure top finishes in their events — earning themselves a place in the upcoming County Championships.

A Night to Remember: KS3 Music Recital Showcases Budding Talent at Weavers Academy

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 19:55:11 GMT

On Tuesday 10th June, Weavers Academy’s Music Department proudly hosted its Key Stage 3 Recital Evening – a heartwarming and inspiring celebration of musical talent, growth, and courage.

Weavers Academy Champions Student Wellbeing During Exam Season

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 19:52:47 GMT

At Weavers Academy, supporting our Year 11 students through the pressures of GCSE exams goes far beyond revision. We're committed to helping every student not only succeed academically but also feel motivated, valued, and cared for during this crucial time.

Weavers Academy Touch Rugby Champions!

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 19:51:48 GMT

Weavers Academy’s Year 7 and 8 mixed touch rugby team delivered a flawless performance at the North Northants District Tournament this week, held at Kettering Rugby Club.

Weavers Academy Strikes a Chord at Prestigious Racial Equity Network Dinner

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 19:50:27 GMT

Weavers Academy took centre stage in a truly unforgettable evening of reflection, celebration, and unity as the school was invited to provide musical entertainment for Creative Education Trust’s inaugural Racial Equity Network Dinner (REND) in Northampton.

Weavers Academy: A School Transformed

Thu, 5 Jun 2025 19:17:59 GMT

In just a few short years, Weavers Academy has undergone what visiting school leaders are calling a “massive,” even “revolutionarily transformative” journey. This is not the Weavers of old — and it’s time the community saw it for what it is today: a thriving, ambitious, and values-driven school that’s shaping futures and lifting aspirations.

Weavers Academy Student Selected to Test Revolutionary New Basketball Shoe

Wed, 4 Jun 2025 20:34:55 GMT

Weavers Academy is celebrating a slam dunk success as one of its students, Zac Clement, has been chosen to test a brand-new basketball shoe set to shake up the game.

Weavers Academy 6th Form Leaders Raise Funds for School Café with a Splash

Tue, 3 Jun 2025 18:52:31 GMT

The 6th Form leadership team at Weavers Academy showed their entrepreneurial flair and community spirit yesterday afternoon, raising an impressive £380 in a lively fundraising event to support a student-led café initiative.

Back-to-Back Brilliance: Weavers Academy Year 7 Netball Team Retain District Champion Title

Tue, 3 Jun 2025 18:50:00 GMT

They came, they played, they conquered—again. Weavers Academy’s unstoppable Year 7 netball team has once more clinched the District Champion title, continuing their reign as one of the region’s most formidable young squads.

Weavers Academy Achieves 0% Staff Turnover: A Testament to Culture, Care, and Community

Tue, 3 Jun 2025 18:48:30 GMT

In a sector often challenged by change and uncertainty, Weavers Academy is proud to celebrate an extraordinary milestone: 0% staff turnover in the summer term. This means that they start the 2025-2026 academic year with no supply and no vacancies.

Inspiring Leadership: Weavers Academy Launches High-Impact CPD Series with Top National Speakers

Sun, 25 May 2025 17:13:12 GMT

Professional development is taking centre stage at Weavers Academy this term, as the school opens its doors to some of the UK’s most respected voices in education as part of a dynamic new leadership development series.

Future Engineers in Pole Position: Weavers Academy Students Hit the Track with STEM on Track Go-Kart Project

Sun, 25 May 2025 17:11:50 GMT

Screws tightened, engines humming, and adrenaline running high—students at Weavers Academy are trading textbooks for toolkits as part of an exciting engineering adventure with the STEM on Track project. Four sleek go-karts. Four determined teams. One unforgettable experience.

Champions on and off the Court: Weavers Academy U13 Girls Crowned District Futsal Champions

Sun, 25 May 2025 17:09:46 GMT

Teamwork, talent, and tenacity took centre stage this week as Weavers Academy’s Under-13 girls’ futsal team were crowned District Champions, securing a thrilling victory over Manor School in the final match of the tournament.

Weavers Academy celebrates VE day

Sun, 25 May 2025 17:08:12 GMT

Weavers Academy paid a moving tribute to Victory in Europe (VE) Day this week, as students gathered in the school’s memorial garden for a special commemoration of the end of World War II in Europe.

Weavers Academy and local primary schools join forces for a mythical musical extravaganza at The Castle Theatre

Sun, 25 May 2025 17:06:52 GMT

On Wednesday 18th June 2025, The Castle Theatre in Wellingborough will echo with music, myth, and mayhem as seven local primary schools come together to celebrate World Music Day in spectacular fashion. Pupils from Earls Barton Primary School, All Saints CEVA Primary School, Irchester Community Primary School, Olympic Primary School, Our Lady’s Catholic Primary School, Redwell Primary School, and Victoria Primary School will take to the stage in a unique theatrical performance rooted in the world of Ancient Greece.

Parent Partnership Invitation

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 09:40:19 GMT

Your involvement in this partnership can have a significant positive impact on our school community.

Year 9 Options

Sun, 9 Feb 2025 16:21:10 GMT

Year 9 Parents have been sent an email with information

Weavers Sixth Form College Open Evening

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 09:51:17 GMT

Our open evening is taking place on 20th January 2025 from 5pm. Everyone is welcome!

Year 10 Parents Evening

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 08:52:27 GMT

Book your appointments here!

NACE Membership

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 15:57:49 GMT

We are proud to announce our membership of the National Association for Able Children in Education

Open Day Tours

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 11:48:20 GMT

Open day tours are now available for booking.

Welcome to Our New Website

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 21:12:10 GMT

Please explore and get in touch if you have any further questions.

Applying for a Year 7 place in secondary school for September 2025

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 18:47:44 GMT

If your child is due to move on to secondary school in September 2025 having completed the primary phase of their education, you now need to apply for a place at secondary school for your child.

WEAVERS ACADEMY STUDENTS CELEBRATE OUTSTANDING A-LEVEL SUCCESS

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 17:23:05 GMT

Top Grades of A and A* have increased by a massive 5%, significantly above national. This is testament to the hard work of our students and staff.

WEAVERS ACADEMY STUDENTS CELEBRATE EXCELLENCE IN GCSE EXAMINATION RESULTS

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 17:25:10 GMT

Hard work has paid off as a record of number of students achieve top grades (Grade 7 or higher) in English and Maths and more students than ever have strong passes in the English Baccalaureate (EBacc).

Back to School

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 17:12:04 GMT