Purfleet Primary Academy: Ambitious Expectations Beyond the Classroom
At the heart of the Thurrock community sits Purfleet Primary Academy, where ambitious expectations, caring relationships and memorable experiences help children flourish every day. From the moment pupils arrive, it is clear this is a place where children feel safe, valued and inspired to achieve their very best. Staff know every child as an individual, creating … Read More
by Sophie Alexis
Drop Everything and Read: A Record-Breaking 20 Minutes of Reading Across REAch2
On Friday 19th June at 2pm, something special happened across REAch2 Academy Trust. Classrooms fell quiet, offices paused and corridors slowed as more than 20,000 children and 3,000 colleagues took part in one simple task. They dropped everything and read! Held as part of the Trust’s National Year of Reading activities during 2026, this became one of the largest Trust-wide … Read More
by Sophie Alexis
Ranikhet Academy: Creating a Positive Start for Children Through Support, Strong Foundations and Ambition Across the School.
A positive school experience begins with something simple yet essential: children feeling safe, happy and ready to learn. When pupils feel secure and valued, they are more able to engage, absorb new knowledge and build the foundations that help them thrive. It is therefore encouraging that Ofsted recognised the strength of this work at Ranikhet Academy during their visit … Read More
by Sophie Alexis
