Ark Putney Academy

Newsletter 27 March 2026 -

Newsletter 27 March 2026 As we reach the end of a busy and successful term, I want to thank all our students, staff and families for their hard work, positivity and commitment. It has been wonderful to see our young people growing in confidence, embracing new opportunities and achieving so much already this year.

Newsletter 06 March 2026 -

Newsletter 06 March 2026 This year, we are partnering with The Engagement Platform (TEP), a research‑led tool designed to help us better understand your experience of our school. Your feedback is incredibly important, and I warmly encourage every parent and carer to take part in our school survey. It takes around ten minu...

Newsletter 13 February 2026 -

Newsletter 13 February 2026 This week the year 11 student’s have completed their mocks and have been a credit to the school. The year 13 students continue with their mocks after the half term and we are looking forward to sharing with you their grades at the scheduled parents’ evenings.

Newsletter 23 January 2026 -

Newsletter 23 January 2026 As we look forward to the spring term, we’re excited to build on the fantastic attendance achievements we’ve seen so far. Every day in school matters, and we are counting on all students to arrive on time, ready to learn, and eager to make the most of every opportunity. Consistent attendance not...

Newsletter 19 December 2025 -

Newsletter 19 December 2025 It has been great to celebrate the run-up to Christmas with our students this week. It takes extra effort from the APA staff to ensure that everyone enjoys the end of term and feel like they belong to our community. It was lovely to see so many students involved the Christmas music event and my than...

Newsletter 05 December 2025 -

Newsletter 05 December 2025 As we approach the festive season, we’re excited to launch our 12 Days of Christmas Attendance Challenge from Thursday 4th December to Friday 19th December. Each day brings a fun reward for year groups, tutor groups, or houses that show the best attendance or improvement. From extra break times an...

Newsletter 21 November 2025 -

Newsletter 21 November 2025 We’re thrilled to share that so many of our students have been working hard to improve their attendance this term! Well done to everyone for showing such commitment! Good attendance really makes a difference, and we’re proud of the effort our young people are putting in.

Newsletter 24 October 2025 -

Newsletter 24 October 2025 It has been a really successful and busy half term at APA with lots of events, open days and of course high levels of engagement and learning in the classroom.

Newsletter 19 September 2025 -

Newsletter 19 September 2025 It has been great to get all of our students back in school and in lessons over the last two weeks. Our new year 7 cohort has been successfully inducted into the school alongside our Year 12 cohort. Such is the nature of school life we have little time to sit back, instead we are starting the cycle....

Newsletter 11 July 2025 -

Newsletter 11 July 2025 Every student in years 7-11 will be asked to take their Yondr pouch out of the bag and unlock it as they get through the gate using the magnetic unlocking devices. They will then switch their phones off and put their device in their pouch, locking it shut.

Newsletter 20 June 2025 -

Newsletter 20 June 2025 Reflecting the national concerns about smart phones and their impact on our children’s wellbeing and safety, Ark Putney intends to become a ‘Mobile Phone Free School’ from the second week in September 2025 for all students in years 7-11.

Newsletter 23 May 2025 -

Newsletter 23 May 2025 The exception to this will be students who require additional support who will be placed in what will be known as Curriculum Support with additional adult/s in the classroom. Previously this was known as the nurture set but will now include students who require further interventions in reading and n...