Peat Rigg 2025
Last week, pupils from Year 3 and Year 5 had an unforgettable experience during a residential trip to the Peat Rigg Outdoor Centre, located in the scenic village of Cropton, near Pickering. A total of 24 Year 3 pupils stayed for one night, while 28 Year 5 pupils enjoyed a four-night stay. The trip offered […]
Ski Trip 2025
Macmillan Academy Students Hit the Slopes in Claviere, Italy! A lucky group of 27 students and staff from Macmillan Academy set off on an unforgettable 8-day ski trip to Claviere, Italy, last week. Nestled in the stunning Italian Alps, Claviere boasts amazing slopes and breathtaking scenery – the perfect setting for an action-packed adventure in […]
Higher Ideas Exchange 2025
Future Pathways at Higher Ideas Exchange Our students and their families recently took full advantage of a really informative Higher Ideas Exchange event! The evening provided an invaluable opportunity to engage with university representatives, explore higher education options, and gain key insights into the journey ahead. An Evening of Insight and Exploration Students from Year 9, KS4, […]
Top Performing Sixth Form
Macmillan Post 16 is recognised in the Top 19 Performing State Sixth Forms in the North East Macmillan Academy’s sixth form, known as Post 16, has been recognised as one of the top-performing State sixth forms in the North East of England, achieving an impressive A Level point score of 35.01, which equates to an […]
Zen Bus – Supporting Student Wellbeing
We were delighted to recently welcome the Zen Bus to our trust, offering students aged 6 to 18 the opportunity to participate in a unique and engaging wellbeing experience. This visit was made possible thanks to Wates Construction, who generously funded the initiative as part of their commitment to social value and community wellbeing. About […]
Exceptional University Offers
Macmillan Academy Post 16, are thrilled to share some amazing news about our students and their university offers. Here’s a glimpse of the success stories that are making us so proud! Thomas: A Passion for Language, A Place at Cambridge! Thomas has been offered a place to study Spanish & Portuguese at Cambridge University. Thomas has […]
Jobs Fair 2025
This year’s Annual Jobs Fair at Macmillan Academy was once again an outstanding success, bringing together over 50 local employers eager to showcase their businesses and the exciting career opportunities available to our students. The event provided an invaluable opportunity for students, parents, and local businesses alike, fostering connections and sparking potential future careers. Many […]
Celebrating the Chinese New Year at Archibald Primary
A Fun-Filled Workshop for Parents, Carers, and Pupils This week, Archibald Primary School was filled with excitement and creativity as Year 1 pupils invited their parents and carers to join them in a special Chinese New Year workshop. The event offered a wonderful opportunity for families to come together and learn about one of the […]
Remembrance 2024
Our trust community came together to observe a moment of silence in honour of those who lost their lives in conflict. This solemn occasion was marked by a special assembly, created through the collaborative efforts of our students, staff, and learners from our trust. The assembly was designed to engage and educate, and was shown […]
Higher Ideas Exchange
The annual Higher Ideas Exchange was held at Macmillan Academy recently, which gave students and their families the chance to speak with representatives from universities. Attending were local universities as well as those from further afield, such as Herriot Watt, Edinburgh, Loughborough University, Lancaster and Sheffield University. This year medical specialists from Newcastle University and […]