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At Excel we aim to help students develop and grow into young adults who are ready and able to go out confidently into the world.
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We achieve the academy purpose through an unwavering focus on our students’ results and progress within their learning, and by offering the absolute best teaching and support.
Latest News
Here you can find a collection of our latest news. We aim to keep all stakeholders as up-to-date as possible.
myFutures Launch
🚀 THE OFFICIAL LAUNCH: myFuture is LIVE! We are thrilled to officially announce the launch…
Supporting Children’s Mental Health Week 2025
Supporting Children’s Mental Health Week 2025 Children’s Mental Health Week 2025 takes place from 3rd…
Cracking Down on Illegal E-Scooter Use: An Important Operation for Safety
Cracking Down on Illegal E-Scooter Use: An Important Operation for Safety This week marks the…
Join us for our Open Evening!
✨ Join Us for Our Open Evening! 🎉 📍 Location: The Excel Academy 📅 Date:…
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Good luck to Callum from Year 10 who is currently representing the Midlands at the English Schools Golf Championships at Kedleston Park Golf Club. Round one is complete and the second round is underway. #proudtobeexcel ... See MoreSee Less
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We would like to say a massive well done to our Year 9 Duke of Edingburgh students who last week completed a day walk and an overninght challenge at the weekend. The students have really shown their resilience and were just brilliant. #proudtobeexcel ... See MoreSee Less
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With the anticipated heatwave we will be changing the uniform expectations this week. Students may wear their normal uniform without a blazer, jumper, or tie. Alternatively they can wear their Excel PE kit. If a student chooses to wear their PE kit it must be the correct PE kit, no 3" Nike Pro style shorts will be allowed. ... See MoreSee Less
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Empowering Our Students to Shape Their Futures! 🚀✨
We are incredibly proud to share how our Year 9 students across Alpha Academies Trust are using the brilliant myFUTURE platform to take control of their next steps.
Choosing GCSE options can feel overwhelming, but the WMBACC Gateways perfectly bridge the gap between school subjects and real-world careers—helping young people match their passions to specialist future skills. 🧭💡
Here is how the project is already making a massive impact for one of our students:
🚨 Student Spotlight: Meet Enzo! 🚨
"An ordinary 9-to-5 isn’t for me—I want a career in policing where every single day is different. The myFUTURE project really helped me navigate my Year 9 options. By exploring the Health, Social Care, Sport & Public Services Gateway online, I was able to see how my choices connect directly to my dream job. It’s given me the perfect head start." 🎯👮♂️
By connecting his Year 9 subjects directly to his chosen Gateway, he’s already on track to achieving his dream career goals. 🚀🙌
Explore your gateway here ➡️ loom.ly/-hvkRoQ
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Some of our fantastic Year 9 students have been taking part in the Set for Success programme throughout the year. On Friday the 12th they completed their first year of the programme by presenting their brilliant project to students and staff from other schools. The students demonstrated confidence and respect throughout the Empowerment Event at the bet365 Stadium. We look forward to seeing these students support next year’s cohort of Set for Success students. #ProudToBeExcel ... See MoreSee Less
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Congratulations to all of our students who attended the Staffordshire County Athletics on Saturday 13th of June. All the students gave their absolute best. Well done to all of them #proudtobeexcel ... See MoreSee Less
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And we are off! England 4 -2 Croatia. Celebrate today with a Post-Match-Pop! All students attending today will receive an ice pop reward to celebrate the win. ... See MoreSee Less
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It's National Thank a Teacher Day! 🍎🥳
Today, we're celebrating the incredible teachers and support staff across Alpha Academies Trust. We're so proud to have such dedicated and inspiring teams who give their all to shape the future of every student in our academies.
Thank you for everything you do, today and every day. 🙏✨
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Celebrating Success. Congratulations to Excel alumna Avani on her award for Outstanding Achievement in Maths & Science at Newcastle College. From everyone at Excel we wish you all the best for the future as you take on your Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship with BAE Systems.𝑾𝒆 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒄𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 with Avani Mittal, winner of the A Level Maths & Science Award! ✈️🚀
The former The Excel Academy students' passion for aerospace engineering has driven her to reach 𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒉𝒆𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔. From navigating roles in the RAF Cadets to completing placements with Airbus and Bird Bellows Plc, she is blazing a trail for diversity in STEM!
As a Student of the Month and class representative, Avani's hard work has officially paid off, securing a prestigious Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship with BAE Systems . Watch this space, Avani is cleared for takeoff! 🌌
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Celebrating Success. Congratulations to Excel alumnus Lewis on his Gordon Banks Award for Sporting Excellence at Newcastle College. Good luck with your future turning professional and your PGA coaching degree Lewis from all of us at Excel.𝑮𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒊𝒕 𝒖𝒑 𝒇𝒐𝒓 Lewis Foxall, the phenomenal winner of The Gordon Banks Award for Sporting Excellence, sponsored by Stoke City Football Club🏆⛳
Lewis has had a stellar first year, balancing his Business studies with an elite golfing career. He made college history as the first NSCG golfer to qualify for the AoC Sport Intercollegiate National Golf Finals!🏌️♂️
Representing Staffordshire County Golf at both Under-18 and Men's level, Lewis helped his county win the England Golf Boys County Championships and even competed in British Open qualifying alongside the pros. Next up, turning professional and a PGA coaching degree! 🌟
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On Thursday we will be having a Post-Match-Pop day. Every student who attends on Thursday will receive an Ice Pop reward to celebrate the first game of England's world cup. ... See MoreSee Less
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