27/08/2026
We're incredibly proud to announce that Woodbridge School has been commended for its contribution to social mobility in the Independent Schools of the Year Awards 2026 - recognising the impact of our Primary and Secondary Enrichment programmes on our local community.
Our Primary Enrichment Programme alone sees at least 20 primary schools participate each year, and cumulatively approximately 1,900 children attend each year. This means that by the end of our last academic year, over 15,000 children will have taken part in workshops as part of this programme since its introduction.
Alongside this, our Secondary Enrichment initiative, which was launched last year, continues to provide valuable opportunities for secondary school students to engage with specialist subjects, expert speakers and hands-on learning experiences, helping to spark ambition, nurture talent and encourage a lifelong love of learning.
Shona Norman, Head of School, shared, "We are delighted to have been recognised in the Social Mobility Award category. Our enrichment programmes are built on a belief that every young person should have access to opportunities that inspire curiosity, raise aspirations and support their personal development. This commendation is a wonderful reflection of the collaborative work of our staff, partner schools and the thousands of young people who have engaged with these programmes over the years; it also reflects the work of our own students and the benefits they receive through their volunteering to support workshops throughout the year, enriching their own and others’ experience in our School. I would like to thank everyone who has contributed to the success of our enrichment programmes, and congratulate all schools recognised in this year's awards.”
With full Primary and Secondary Enrichment programmes planned again for this upcoming academic year, we look forward to welcoming even more students from local schools into Woodbridge School. Visit our website for more information or click the link in our bio.
