"Ken Stimpson was so welcoming to our staff and pupils. I was so impressed by the facilities… the music and dance studios as well as the Drama room."
Throughout this academic year, we've had a fantastic time hosting our local primary school children as part of our special Performing Arts workshops.
We are excited to extend this opportunity to more students this September with our after-school Primary Workshops. Click here for more details and to book
This term, we held a special celebration event for the students and staff who took part in this year's Tall Ships Challenge, marking the end of a fantastic voyage.
With thanks to Cross Keys Homes, whose amazing support makes the adventure possible. Students didn’t just learn how to sail, tie knots, steer the boat, cook onboard, and even climb the mast - they also grew in confidence, built resilience, and learned the true meaning of teamwork and communication.
All of the students earned their RYA Start Yachting certificate, and we’re incredibly proud of their conduct during the challenge. We hope this is a memory they will carry with them for life!
Starting in September, we’re running an exciting 8-week programme of after-school workshops for children in Years 4, 5 and 6.
Participants will have the chance to experience our facilities, while parents and carers are welcome to stay for refreshments and a chat - or simply drop off and pick up.
Sessions run from 3.30pm to 4.30pm.
Join us from:
Each workshop runs for 4 weeks.
To register, please visit: https://ksa-workshops.eventbrite.co.uk
Last week saw our final Headteacher's Commendation of the year. Another opportunity to celebrate the achievements of our students.
From representing England in international ice hockey tournaments to outstanding engagement in English, Art, Science and History lessons, our students continue to impress with their talents and dedication.
We’re proud of the hard work, resilience and enthusiasm shown across all year groups. Well done everyone!
Our Year 10 students recently benefited from taking part in mock interviews with external business professionals. This was a fantastic experience, helping them develop essential interview skills and gain confidence. They received excellent constructive feedback, which will undoubtedly be a great help for their future careers.
A huge thank you to all the volunteers and businesses that support us for these events. Your contributions really make a difference to our students!
What a fantastic way to end the term! We all had an amazing time at our celebration assembly on Friday. It was brilliant to see so many achievements recognised, with certificates handed out for everything from maths challenges and best sports awards to high attendance and attitude to learning.
A huge well done to all our students who were celebrated for their hard work and dedication. It was also wonderful to see the amazing talent on display with some outstanding performances from both students and staff. And a special shout-out to Miss Ward for bringing the fun and chaos with her mystery rave at the end, our ears are still ringing!
These photos show just a very small snapshot of the day. A huge congratulations to everyone for a brilliant year!
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Ken Stimpson Academy is now on our summer break! We wish all of our families a safe and relaxing holiday and look forward to welcoming you back in September!
We're celebrating Achievement at Ken Stimpson Academy!
Congratulations to Emerson in Year 10 who recently represented Great Britain in Poland at the European 250cc Speedway training camp. Emerson thoroughly enjoyed the training camp and he finished in 6th place in the pairs racing with his Australian partner. A massive well done Emerson!
Information for our September Year 7 Parents/Carers for those that have signed up for the Year 7 Residential has been emailed home today. Please check your inboxes for more details.
Edit: - Just to note, this letter has gone to parents/carers of students who have signed up to the residential but not yet paid a deposit. If you believe you should have received it and haven't, please contact welcome [at] kenstimpson.org.uk, and we will investigate
Year 9 KSA students enjoying a good read with a biscuit and a nice cup of tea!
To mark the end of our Non-Fiction Writing topic, the English department hosted a relaxed newspaper reading session - the perfect blend of learning and leisure.
Our English teachers kindly ask for parents’ support in encouraging students to read real news - local, national, and international - as preparation for their Non-Fiction English GCSE exam.
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