Anglian Learning

16/09/2026

Open Evenings 2026

This term, our secondary schools are opening their doors and inviting you to explore their vibrant communities, meet dedicated staff, and discover the opportunities they can offer your child. Note their dates below and visit their website for more information 👇

Bassingbourn Village College – 17 September 2026
Bottisham Village College – 8 October 2026
Joyce Frankland Academy – 24 September 2026
Linton Village College – 24 September 2026
The Netherhall School – 15 October 2026
Sawston Village College – 1 October 2026
Soham Village College – 24 September 2026
Stour Valley Community School - Clare – 1 October 2026

01/09/2026

We are excited to see our schools begin the 2026-27 academic year. A special welcome to our new staff, pupils and families joining us this term. We are delighted to have you with us.

Here is to a successful year ahead, transforming education together 🌟.

20/08/2026

Good luck to all pupils receiving their GCSE results today! 🍀

We hope you feel proud of your achievements and that you have enjoyed your learning experience at our schools. As you move to your next chapter, we wish you every success with your continued studies or training, wherever they may take you.

18/08/2026

🎉Congratulations Stapleford Community Primary School on being named as finalists in the National Arts and Cultural Education Awards 2026.

This reflects the amazing work the school has been doing in partnership with Stapleford Granary Arts Centre - Cambridgeshire

We are incredibly proud to share that our school has been named as a finalist in the Curious Minds Awards 2026 for our work in partnership with The Stapleford Granary Arts Centre - Cambridgeshire.

This recognition reflects the dedication of our staff, the enthusiasm of our pupils, and the strength of our partnership with The Stapleford Granary. Together, we have been working to create richer arts opportunities for children, and we're honoured that this work has been recognised nationally.

Congratulations to all of the other finalists—we're looking forward to the awards ceremony! Anglian Learning

13/08/2026

Wishing the best of luck to our Post-16 students and to everyone across the country receiving their results today.🌟

No matter what your next steps are, take a moment to be proud of everything you have achieved over the past few years. You have worked hard and that deserves to be celebrated. 🙌

20/07/2026

📺 Now Available: Watch the Complete Mental Health Series

🧠💙 As part of our Belonging by Design: Mental Health strategy, our charity partner YPMH: The Foundation For Young People's Mental Health has been providing a range of resources to help Anglian Learning communities better understand the factors that influence mental health and how small, positive changes can support wellbeing.

🎥We are pleased to share that the complete ‘Mental Health: It’s Not All In The Mind’ webinar series is now available on our website. All sessions are available to watch on demand here: 👉https://tinyurl.com/ms6jkfbf

17/07/2026

As the academic year comes to a close, we want to say a heartfelt thank you ❤️

🌟 To our amazing pupils: your hard work, creativity, and resilience continue to inspire us every day.

🌟 To our colleagues: thank you for your dedication, passion, and commitment to providing the best possible education.

🌟 To our parents and carers: your support and partnership have been invaluable in helping our young people to thrive.

Together, we have achieved a great deal. We look forward to welcoming familiar and new faces for another prosperous and inspiring academic year in September.
Wishing you all a safe, restful and joyful summer break ☀️

14/07/2026

Anglian Learning Arts News – Summer Term Update 🌟

We are proud to share the latest issue of Arts News, our termly update from Lesley Morgan, Trust Arts Development Manager.

This edition celebrates a term filled with creativity and collaboration across our Trust, including:

🎶🎉 Stapleford Community Primary School’s first Music festival
🎨💡Linton Heights Junior School Creative Arts Week
🎙️✨‘Voices of Hope' Linton Village College collaborates with Michael Rosen

… and so much more!

Read the full newsletter online 👉https://tinyurl.com/442ns7dv

22/06/2026

🎉 Celebrating Success at The Netherhall School & Oakes College

We are delighted that Chris Tooley, Principal of The Netherhall School and Oakes College, has been named a 2026 Silver Winner in The Pearson National Teaching Awards - Secondary School Headteacher of the Year category. 🏆

The Netherhall School also received a Highly Commended Making a Difference Award, recognising the outstanding support provided to students, families and the wider community. 💙

Congratulations also go to:
🍎 Kerry Thompson – Teaching Assistant of the Year
💼 Claire Sutton, Anglian Learning Finance Business Partner – Bronze Unsung Hero Award recipient

These achievements reflect the dedication, compassion and hard work of colleagues across the school community. Well done to everyone involved. 👏

On Wednesday 17 June, National Thank a Teacher Day, we were delighted to receive the news that Chris Tooley, Principal at The Netherhall School and Oakes College, had been named as a 2026 Silver Winner of a Pearson National Teaching Award, one of the most prestigious honours in education, under the category of Secondary School Head Teacher of the Year.

The National Teaching Awards celebrate the exceptional individuals who go above and beyond to make a profound difference in the lives of young people.

This recognition is a wonderful testament to the dedication, vision, and warmth that Chris brings to our school every single day. It reflects not only Chris’s professional excellence, but the culture of care and ambition that has taken root across our whole community.

As a Silver Winner, Chris will now be considered for a Gold Teaching Award, with final results being announced in late November. We will, of course, share that news with you as soon as it arrives.

We know we speak for every pupil, parent, and member of staff when we say, Congratulations Chris; this is thoroughly deserved.

We are also delighted to announce that The Netherhall School has been recognised with a Highly Commended Award for Making a Difference, a testament to the collective commitment and dedication of our staff in supporting our students, families and wider community.

In addition, two members of our team received individual awards in recognition of their exceptional contributions. Kerry Thompson was awarded Teaching Assistant of the Year for her outstanding work within Arday, where she consistently supports students to reach their full potential. Kerry also plays a key role in leading and developing our Forest School provision, enriching learning experiences and opportunities for our students.

Claire Sutton, Finance Business Partner, at The Netherhall School and Oakes College, part of Anglian Learning, received a Bronze Unsung Hero Award in recognition of her unwavering dedication to supporting our school community. Claire works tirelessly to ensure families can access vital financial support and has been instrumental in establishing our school Food Bank, as well as developing a range of initiatives to help families navigate challenging times.

We are incredibly proud of these achievements and congratulate Kerry, Claire and all our staff whose passion, commitment and hard work continue to make a positive difference every day to not only our students but the wider school community.

15/06/2026

Strengthening Inclusive Practice: Anglian Learning Leadership Conference

🤝On Friday we held our final Trust Leadership Conference of the academic year, with headteachers and executive leadership coming together to examine how we can further strengthen our inclusive teaching practice, for all pupils, every day, in every lesson.

We drew upon the work of the EEF, Ambition Institute and our own Frameworks. As always, this was an opportunity to share and celebrate, learn together and challenge each other.