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  • Plymouth schools win big at the Ted Wragg Awards

    Published 18/10/23

    Students, families, staff and volunteers from Ted Wragg schools across Plymouth had a brilliant time at the Ted Wragg Awards on Thursday the 12th of October at Sandy Park in Exeter. 

    The awards were particularly auspicious as they also marked ten years since the creation of the Ted Wragg Trust and were an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of students, staff members and volunteers from across school communities.

    The evening kicked off with a performance from the talented Lipson Co-operative Academy Band who were also nominated in the Student Teamwork category. Guests were also treated to performances by the Ted Wragg Choir between the three different award categories, Ambition Awards, Collaboration Awards and Selflessness Awards in line with Trust values. The choir which included primary school, secondary school and sixth form students from schools across the Trust came together for the first time to perform at this event. Their performances were a special part of the celebration evening and they received a well-deserved standing ovation at the end of the night.

    Winners from Plymouth schools included,

    The awards were kindly sponsored by a range of organisations and businesses including, the University of Exeter, City College Plymouth, Bromcom, Pinnacle Group, South West Metal Finishing, Exeter College, Steplab, COREUS, Sam Hatton-Brown Creative Content, Plymouth City Bus and PHP Law LLP.

    Moira Marder, CEO of the Ted Wragg Trust said:

    “It is a huge honour and privilege to be the CEO of the Ted Wragg trust and I am so proud of what we have achieved and the remarkable journey that we have been on in the last ten years. 

    “It was only fitting to mark this momentous occasion by celebrating the achievements of our wonderful students and the unwavering impact and service of our colleagues, volunteers and community members. 

    “Everyday in my job I witness the incredible power of collaboration, compassion and commitment in transforming education and the lives of children and it was great to take an evening to celebrate this. 

    “I would also like to thank our sponsors, the many generous local businesses and educational institutions that made the awards possible, everyone at the trust is very grateful to them for their kindness.”

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  • Marine Academy Primary awarded Science Quality Mark

    Published 02/10/23

    Marine Academy is recognised for excellence in science teaching 

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  • Children’s Commissioner visits Plymouth and Exeter schools to hear about what children care about

    Published 02/10/23

    Dame Rachel de Souza in the South West to talk about The Big Ambition

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  • Local students jump on their bikes for Cycle to School Week

    Published 02/10/23

    Over 200 West Exe children use pedal power to get to school every day

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  • Whipton Barton Federation receives a double ‘Good’ from Ofsted

    Published 19/09/23

    Whipton Barton Federation, made up of an Infants and Nursery School and Junior School, are starting the year off with a celebration: Good ratings from their recent Ofsted inspections.

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  • Celebrating GCSE results across our family of schools ​​​​​​​

    Published 24/08/23

    Students from across the Ted Wragg Trust have been celebrating exceptional GCSE results today, a week after fantastic A Level results across the Ted Wragg Trust were also achieved.

    Students across our family of schools achieved a fantastic set of GCSE results, with 7 in 10 children achieving a grade 4 or higher in GCSE English and Maths, and 1 in 2 achieving a grade 5 or higher in both subjects.

    Moira Marder, Chief Executive Officer of the Ted Wragg Trust, said: “I am so proud of all our students. Their results today reflect the hard work, dedication and ambition they show every day. As ever, I am also incredibly grateful for the support from our parents and carers and the hard work and dedication of our inspirational staff who all play a vital role in supporting our students to flourish.”

    Siobhan Meredith, Executive Director of Education at the Trust, praised students for their “ambition and resilience”, adding that, “each cohort over the last few years have faced unique challenges, and the journey of these students makes their achievements all the more impressive.”

    The eleven Ted Wragg Trust secondary schools are the Plymouth-based Marine Academy Plymouth, All Saints Academy and Lipson Co-operative Academy; Queen Elizabeth’s School, Crediton; Cranbrook Education Campus; the Exeter-based schools, Isca Academy, St James School, West Exe School and St Luke’s Church of England School; and Honiton Community College and Sidmouth College who joined the Ted Wragg Trust during the 2022/23 academic year. Schools will be working closely with all students in the coming days to ensure they are able to take the next step of their choice, continuing to give them all the support they can towards the next stage of their journey.

    Moira added “We look forward to hearing about the continued success of our students, as they take their next steps in life, whether that is within our sixth forms, regional colleges or apprenticeships. We cannot wait to watch them go on and change the world.”

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  • Ted Wragg Trust celebrates Post 16 results

    Published 17/08/23
    Students from across our schools celebrated impressive post-16 results this morning, with the majority of our students securing their first choice destinations and schools surpassing national averages of 79% (UCAS 2023). Students from
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  • Honiton Community College joins The Ted Wragg family of schools

    Published 05/07/23

    This week marks an exciting new chapter for Honiton Community College as they join the ambitious and inclusive Ted Wragg Trust.

    Honiton Community College (HCC), a secondary school in the centre of Honiton with students from 11-18, has become the 15th school to join the growing Trust whose mission is to transform lives and strengthen communities to make the world a better place.

    Honiton Community College, which has a roll of 728 students and employs 96 staff members, believes in the core values of ‘Kindness, Curiosity and Resilience’ and provides a challenging learning journey, within a supportive setting. They believe every child has the right to an excellent education, in a calm and caring environment and staff work collaboratively with students and families to achieve ‘Success for All’.

    By joining the Trust, the school will be supported with its ambition to help students to achieve their goals and aspirations and to leave College as confident, ambitious and successful young people, keen to engage with the world of tomorrow and live a life of opportunity.  

    Chris Meek, Chair of Governors and parent of children at Honiton Community Colleges comments “Honiton Community College are delighted to join the Ted Wragg Multi Academy Trust, as this union aligns perfectly with our college's vision of 'Success for All.' Together, we will continue our commitment to a pupil-centred approach, ensuring that each student's unique abilities and aspirations are nurtured and celebrated. By joining this ambitious and inclusive Trust, we have an unprecedented opportunity to strengthen our communities through excellent education, enriching the lives of countless young learners. We look forward to the exciting possibilities that lie ahead.”

    Alex Kirkbride, Principal at Honiton Community College comments, “I am incredibly proud and excited to have Honiton Community College join the Ted Wragg Trust from the 1st July. This represents a significant and positive step forward for our staff, students, and families. Whilst there will be little day to day change to the family and student experience at Honiton, all will benefit from the additional expertise and capacity that the Trust will offer, further accelerating our school improvement journey.”

    Moira Marder, Chief Executive Officer of the Ted Wragg Trust, said: “With community at the heart of all we do, we are thrilled to be welcoming Honiton Community College to our family of schools who want the very best for all our children because every child deserves the very best opportunity to succeed. This will be a truly transformative partnership between the college and the Trust that share the same values and through working together will continue on our exciting journeys to being the very best we can.”

    Honiton Community College officially joined the Ted Wragg Trust on Saturday 1st July 2023.

    Click here to read more about Honiton Community College

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  • Plymouth School receives first ‘Good’ Ofsted rating in its history

    Published 27/04/23

    All Saints Academy in Plymouth celebrates an exceptional year!

    The school received its best ever Year 11 outcomes, is significantly over subscribed with Year 7 applications and has now been recognised as ‘Good’ by Ofsted for the first time in the school’s history.

    The report, published today, is incredibly positive. Inspectors recognised the school’s rich and interesting curriculum and its “relentless drive to establish a culture in which everyone can fulfil their potential”, reflecting their deep commitment to serving the local community and its families. This Ofsted grading is the culmination of years of hard work and the school are keen to recognise the debt of gratitude to all who have been part of our legacy over the years, in particular the local community in Honicknowle and Ham who have supported the changes the school has made in recent years.

    Having joined the Ted Wragg Multi-Academy Trust in January 2021, All Saints Academy, the only Church of England secondary academy in Plymouth, has been supported in its journey of school improvement with investment and advocacy. It works in partnership with 13 partner schools in the Trust to share best practice across all aspects of school life for the benefit of students across the region. In alignment with Trust values, staff were commended by Ofsted for their commitment to social justice and their belief that no child’s future should be limited by economic status. The 2022 results were the best ever for the school, placing it in the top 3 most improved schools in the South West since 2019 when it was last inspected by Ofsted as ‘requiring improvement’.

    Moira Marder, CEO of the Ted Wragg Trust said “This report is a testament to the work the amazing team at All Saints has done for several years now. I could not be prouder of this wonderful school and its community, and we know that All Saints will continue to go from strength to strength. We are so excited for the future and All Saints' outstanding partnership with its local schools and across Plymouth.”

    Ofsted inspectors who visited the school in March 2023 noted the school’s values of ‘Love, Legacy, and Bravery’ shone through interactions with students, who were described as “bold” and being able to “strike up conversation confidently”. Students also talked about the support they get moving into post-16 destinations, especially around careers and it is clear from the report that pupils “think about the legacy they are building for themselves”.

    This ambitious School is already making plans to be ‘Outstanding’.  Headteacher Scott Simpson-Horne notes “This Ofsted result is the culmination of an incredible amount of hard work from our students, staff and partners. At All Saints we believe in the transformational power of education and are committed to helping our students achieve their dreams, whether it’s to be the first in their family to go to university or the first to own their own business. I am incredibly proud to lead this school, and look forward to our continued success”.

    The full Ofsted report can be found here. 
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  • St Luke’s Church of England School students live life to the full

    Published 26/04/23

    St Luke’s Church of England School has recently been graded good by a recent SIAMS (Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools) report, with the Inspector commenting on how the school’s vision of ensuring all students live life to the full motivates and energises all students and how the school’s values enable its community to live well together.

    The SIAMS inspection, which took place prior to the Easter break, plays a significant part in Church Schools and is used to consider how well a school uses its Christian distinctiveness, the inspector comments “Pupils and adults flourish at St Luke’s”. The Inspector went on to say; “Students display hope and aspiration for themselves and for their community with this being evident through their learning as well as through the impact of their courageous advocacy and charitable contributions.”

    The school, part of the Ted Wragg Trust, works tirelessly to ensure they have the highest expectations of students and sets a positive balance of being both academically rigorous and nurturing and caring. The report highlights how its vision and values are lived out daily through positive interactions and comments on how staff exercise a sensitive and aspirational combination of care and rigour. The School’s approach to learning is described as being ambitious, carefully planned and structured thus enabling all students to show and grow their understanding. The extensive pastoral programme, enrichment and student leadership were also acknowledged as being key areas of strength for the school. The inspectors also noted the resolute support the school receives from the Ted Wragg Trust and Exeter Diocese and the discernible impact this has on the school community.

    Kealy Sherwood, Headteacher said “We are so proud to be a Church School and to have our work recognised in such a positive way is a true testament to the way in which we have worked together as a community of students, parents, staff and Governors. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you everyone within the St Luke’s school community for their unrelenting support and to congratulate our students who are our very best ambassadors.”

    The full report can be found on the St Luke’s Church of England School website here.

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  • West Exe School awarded national anti-bullying award

    Published 24/04/23

    West Exe School have gained a national anti-bullying silver award from the Anti-Bullying Quality Mark UK (ABQM-UK)  to recognise that anti-bullying has been embedded in life at school. The remarkable efforts of the school team, made up of students, staff, parents and governors, meant their application for a bronze award was upgraded to silver during the review process.

    The ABQM-UK award challenges schools to demonstrate their effectiveness in anti-bullying and the prevention of harassment. School communities that gain the Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards can show that:

    • Children and young people come to school without the fear of being bullied or harassed
    • Staff members respond to all aspects of bullying behaviour and harassment with confidence
    • Families are confident that they know who to approach about bullying and harassment and that it will be dealt with efficiently and effectively.

    Julie Fossey, Headteacher comments “We are so proud of our anti-bullying ambassadors for being fundamental in achieving The Anti-Bullying Quality Mark - Silver award. This award is testament to the caring and nurturing environment the staff work so hard to create each and every day, and the support from parent and carer advocates.”

    At their last inspection in June 2022, Ofsted stated: ‘At West Exe Pupils’ mental health and wellbeing is a priority and pupils know how to stay safe and keep safe online’. 

    West Exe School, which is part of the Ted Wragg Trust, has embedded a school Anti-Bullying Strategy.  The team at West-Exe will now be looking to share best practice and advice with partner schools across the Trust, as they do across all aspects of school life for the benefit of students across the region.

    Students, parent and carers have been actively involved in the development of positive relationships in the school, supported by staff who tailor bullying prevention to individuals and their circumstances. Together they have embedded this into the culture of the school and its routinely reinforced through assemblies and flagship events like anti-bullying week.

    Student anti-bullying ambassadors have received accredited Diana Award training so that they are prepare and equip with the skills they need to support students who had been bullied or were experiencing friendship difficulties.

    A year 10 student from West Exe said; “I have enjoyed my role as a student anti-bullying ambassador; the training we have been given on how to support others and avoid being a bystander has been very helpful.”

    Parent advocates have worked closely with us and the community to support the school, parents and students. We are particularly grateful to Paula Northway for her work with us triangulating communication with the wider community, the creation of a range of advice leaflets as well as for running the ‘You are not alone Café’.

    Staff anti-bullying champions who meet with students on a regular basis, ensure student voices are listened to and that areas raised as a concern are reviewed, revised and developed to mitigate/minimise future occurrence.   

    Emma Gulliver, Senior leader at West Exe comments; “Many of our children will not experience bullying, nor will they know the full story behind the actions we take and the work going on. This award helps us to celebrate all the great work we do that will be unnoticed to most. The ABQM-UK's support has helped us with our self-evaluation and will continue to be instrumental in our efforts, as we work towards the Gold award!” 

    This award is a recognition of the inclusive school culture developed by staff, students, parents and governors. It has been an exceptional year for West Exe, who were awarded a ‘Good’ in all areas by Ofsted in their last visit in June 2022. 7 out of 10 students left West Exe last year with a grade 5 or above in both English and Maths, achieving some of the highest progress score in the South West. We could not be prouder of them.

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  • Sidmouth College joins our ambitious and inclusive Trust of schools

    Published 02/03/23

    Sidmouth College has entered a new era after joining the Ted Wragg Trust.

    This successful, unique and special place of learning for students aged 11-18 in East Devon has become the 14th school to join the rapidly growing Trust whose mission is to transform lives and strengthen communities to make the world a better place.

    Sidmouth College, which has a roll of 899 students and employs 120 staff members, has recently been recognised as a ‘Good’ school and one that has many outstanding features in a 2022 Ofsted inspection.

    Sidmouth College puts students first, has effective learning at the heart of all it does and promotes a climate of success and achievement for every student. With a passion for, and a commitment to, the core purpose of education and a relentless focus on each student’s right to the very best provision.

    By joining the Trust, which ensure all schools within its family has the highest expectation for every child, every day with social justice at the core, the college will be supported on its ambition in becoming one of the most successful schools in the county. 

    Sarah Parsons, Principal at Sidmouth College comments, “Joining the Ted Wragg Multi Academy Trust is an exciting next step for all the stakeholders involved with the College. We are pleased to be joining a forward thinking Trust with values that align with ours at the College. I am sure that the benefits of working collaboratively will provide ongoing opportunities for continued school improvement and have a positive impact on not only our College community but the wider community too.”

    Moira Marder, Chief Executive Officer of the Ted Wragg Trust, said: “We are delighted to welcome Sidmouth College to our family of Ted Wragg Schools. As one of the best schools in Devon, Sidmouth College will play a key leadership role in our mission to improve life chances for all children across the region. This will be a genuinely transformative partnership between the College and the Trust that share the same values and will help us continue on our exciting journeys of improvement together.”

    Sidmouth College officially joined the Ted Wragg Trust on Wednesday 1st March 2023.

    Click here to read more about Sidmouth College.

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