News & events

Since our 100% attendance update at the end of September, many classes have met their attendance targets and exceeded them! From the beginning of October lots of rewards have been given to numerous classes. Congratulations to 2MA who chose film treats at the beginning...

We have teamed up with Creative Alliance and the YES Programme to host a free training event for teachers at the Academy on 31st January 2014. The YES Programme is already used in our school and many of our children have enjoyed watching the clips. The resource...

Victoria Park Primary Shape the Future Initiative Transforms Learning Outcomes in U.K. Primary School Victoria Park Academy in a deprived area of the U.K. has experienced an educational transformation due to the Microsoft Shape the Future Initiative in partnership...

As we begin another academic year, maintaining regular attendance is high on our list of priorities. Attendance steadily rose last year and children were rewarded with many treats. One child from each key stage who achieved 100% attendance was chosen at random and...

We would like to wish everyone a lovely summer holiday and remind you that children are back at school at 8.45am on Friday 6th September

Year 6 children and staff went to Drayton Manor theme park on Friday 19th July. You could feel the excitement as the children arrived at school; there was a definite buzz in the air! They left school early so that they could maximise the time once they got to their...

We've had aliens from outer space, meerkats landing in our playground, even a snowman appearing without there being any snow! Now we have been overrun with gangsters!!!! Wednesday 17th July saw the occasion of our Year 6 Leavers Production 'Bugsy Malone'. With the...

Stuck for something to do during the summer break? This handy guide produced by the local Busy Parents' Network (click here) gives some useful ideas. The Network was set up by our ex-chair of governors, Claire Seymour, so please support the organisation.

Please see below for a case study carried out by RM Education on the impact that 1:1 devices have on children's learning at Victoria Park Aademy. To download a PDF copy please click here. (click on image to enlarge)