Our Team Goes the Extra Mile!
A huge congratulations to our amazing team members who took on the challenge of the Great North Run! The Fab Five – Mrs Dixon, Mr Clynch, Mr Lewis, Mrs Bowes-Watt and Miss Jackson put their running shoes on and completed the race to raise funds for our charity, The Endeavour Foundation. We’re incredibly proud […]
Remembrance at Beamish
A group of our students recently visited Beamish Museum to record this year’s annual Remembrance broadcast. The museum’s carefully preserved buildings and streets gave them a powerful and authentic setting in which to reflect on the past. As part of the film, students from Archibald Primary, Macmillan Academy and Post 16 created a drama piece. […]
Class 9 Community Walk
Class 9 have been decorating pebbles with bright colourful design and positive messages. Last week they went on a community walk in the local area, as part of the walk they hid their pebbles for members of the community to find. Can you guess where in our local community the pebbles are hidden?
Archibald Primary – Railway Safety
In October Archibald Primary had special railway safety assemblies from Chloe who works for Network Rail. She spoke about the dangers around railway tracks and how to safely cross the tracks at the correct places. Pupils learned lots of interesting facts and figures about the railways, including how heavy a train is (and how many […]
Macmillan Academy – Green Flag Award 2026
We are delighted to announce that, for the third year running, Macmillan Academy has successfully renewed their Green Flag Award with Distinction! This achievement reflects the dedication and hard work of the fantastic Eco-Squad, key members of the Eco-Council, and the whole school community. Their commitment, alongside the many sustainability initiatives we have implemented across […]
Key Stage 4 visit Amazon
A group of 30 Year 10 and 11 students recently visited Amazon’s Fulfilment Centre at Wynyard for an inspiring careers event delivered in partnership with MyBigCareer and Amazon staff. The visit was designed to support female students in exploring future career opportunities and developing the skills needed to achieve their aspirations. Throughout the day, students […]
Year 11 Photography – Preston Park
Our Year 11 photography students recently visited Preston Park for a practical photography session as part of their GCSE coursework. The visit provided students with the opportunity to gather a range of images that will contribute to their current unit of work focusing on decay. This theme explores the textures, patterns and visual beauty found […]
Years 7 & 8 STEM Roadshow
One of the highlights of the school year returned to Macmillan recently as over 500 Key Stage 3 students took part in the exciting STEM Roadshow. The Education Roadshow, established in 2005 and delivered nationally by BAE Systems, the Royal Air Force and the Royal Navy, is designed to bring STEM subjects to life through […]
Year 11 Geography Visit Seaton Carew
Macmillan Acadmey Year 11 geography students recently visited Seaton Carew to take part in a range of fieldwork activities that will help develop their knowledge and provide valuable data for their GCSE studies and final assessments. The sand dunes at Seaton Carew are of both national and international importance due to their rare wildlife, unique […]
Year 11 Results Day 2026
Staff at Macmillan Academy are today celebrating alongside Year 11 students as they collect their GCSE results. Across the year group, students have shown real perseverance and character, and today brings a wealth of individual success stories — results that open the door to sixth form, apprenticeships and the next stage of every student’s journey. […]