Well done, Year 8! What a fantastic term it has been; it's great to see your hard work and dedication paying off. It really is wonderful to see so many students continue to be involved in extra-curriculum events and student leadership opportunities. Keep up the excellent effort as you continue to learn, grow, and achieve even more in the coming year.

It has been a very busy half term for Year 7 and the students have become fully fledged members of the school community – no longer are they needing help to find their way or read their timetables, but rather all the routines are now part and parcel of daily life. Year 7 have really gone on to grasp the opportunities presented to them and we are very proud of all their efforts.

As we reach the end of another eventful half-term, it is a great opportunity to reflect upon and celebrate the progress Year 11 students are making. With two sets of mock exams under their belts, along with Year 11 Subject Evening, and the recent release of Data 1, students will have a clear idea of the progress they are making and where they can improve. It has also been great to see a wide range of students engaging positively with all aspects of school life, including students taking part in the Winter Music Concert, our Remembrance Service, extra-curricular clubs, as well as attending charity events such as World Mental Health Day and Christmas Jumper Day.  LINK 

I hope this update finds you well and also well-prepared for the imminent half-term!

It has been an excellent term once more here at NLS Sixth Form. We are delighted to confirm that the data collaboration available to us demonstrates that standards here remain very high: we were the highest performing non-selective state school in Warwickshire for the second year running with an average B grade and hugely successful next step destinations for our outgoing Year 13.

Our existing Sixth Form cohort is a terrific one and we are confident that they will be likewise very successful in their endeavours. We are more popular than ever and believe this is down not only to the fantastic academic outcomes but also the wider support and experience we offer – which is what this Parent Bulletin update looks to illustrate and celebrate. What is so pleasing is that all of your children’s achievements are done so in the wider context of their being safe, happy and confident young adults who so clearly care for their wider community.

They are a credit to themselves, the school and you, their parents and carers.

As we reach half term, I’m delighted to update you on the fantastic progress and achievements of our Year 10 students. They have started this academic year with enthusiasm and maturity, and I couldn’t be prouder of their efforts.

Completion of RE Mock Exams

One of the first major milestones of the year was the completion of the Religious Education mock exam this week. Our students approached this challenge with remarkable maturity, preparation, and resilience. It was clear that many had put significant effort into revising and preparing, and they handled the pressure exceptionally well. This experience marks the beginning of a busy GCSE journey and the way they conducted themselves, during this time, shows that they are ready to face the upcoming challenges with confidence and commitment. I also want to thank the parents/carers that attended the RE support session over TEAMS with Mrs McGwinn. Copies of the presentation and model answers have been emailed to all parents and are available on the Digital Learning Hub along with a variety of revision resources and past papers in the Subject Resources areas.

Year 7 have made a wonderful start to North Leamington School.  Students have made the challenging transition into secondary school life really well and are now fully integrated into our school community. It was lovely to see so many parents and carers that were able to join us for the Year 7 Information Evening on Monday 16 October.