Councillor Martin Rowley BEM, the current Lord Mayor, recently visited Hob Moor Community Primary Academy in Acomb as part of his new outreach plan. During his visit, he spoke with pupils and joined them for a whole school assembly. In a letter to headteacher Tim Jolly, Cllr Rowley said: “You should be rightly proud of what...Read More

When Clifton Moor Pre-School faced closure it seemed natural that Lakeside Primary Academy should take over the reins as they already shared a location and community. After a full consultation the LEA agreed and permission was granted. When funding is secured, new toilet facilities will be installed and other improvements made, which will mean the...Read More

Thousands of children will start school this September with the new school readiness ‘toolkit’ in place. Nicole Weinstein from Nursery World interviews Ben Greene and other EYFS specialists asking if this could be a game-changer Being developmentally ready for school refers to children’s ability to pay attention for short periods of time, dress themselves, use...Read More

The year 5/6 boys’ team came joint first in their District League, qualifying to move up to County Level and the North Yorkshire County competition in Richmond in January, which they won, becoming North Yorkshire County Champions. This enabled them to progress on to the Regional Round of this National tournament at Liverpool Academy in...Read More

Haxby Road Primary Academy and Lakeside Primary Academy are delighted to have received the ADHD Friendly School Award for their amazing specialist teaching, gaining official recognition for the additional support they provide local children. The Enhanced Resource Provision (ERP) these schools offer promotes the development of students with Speech, Language and Communication Needs and Communication...Read More

Hob Moor Oaks Academy has collected more than £3,200 for a 10K sponsored run round the Knavesmire to raise the funds needed for a new outdoor learning space. On Saturday 10th May, children, families, teachers, and staff gathered for this event organised by teachers, Lucy Rounding, Gemma Scoreby, and co-headteacher Sarah Taylor. Hob Moor Oaks...Read More

Osbaldwick Primary Academy celebrate the opening of their forest school area thanks to donations from the Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust and a generous local benefactor, Mr Julian Pattison. Fran Eggington from The Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust, gardeners from Brunswick Organic Nursery and local benefactor, Mr Pattison, were invited to join members of the school community...Read More

Camblesforth Community Primary Academy will be providing much needed nursery care for two year olds from Easter 2025. Families in and around Camblesforth, Selby, will be able to gain early access to the provision that the government is rolling out across the country in September. This will mean that eligible children can join the school...Read More