Yorkshire Sculpture Park Visit
On Tuesday 29th September our Year 10 art students, Year 10 and 11 textiles and Year 12 art students visited The Yorkshire Sculpture Park near Wakefield to explore the work of internationally renowned artists such as Henry Moore, Damian Hirst, Barabara Hepworth. In addition, art students visited James Turrell’s ‘Deer Shelter’ where they were able to experience immersive art and […]
Year 8 Information Evening – Oct 2025
Thank You for Attending the Year 8 Family Information Evening. We would like to extend our thanks to all those who attended the recent Year 8 Family Information Evening. Your participation and engagement are greatly appreciated. For those who were unable to attend or would like to review the information shared, please find the presentation […]
STEM Roadshow Inspires Students
We were excited to welcome back the STEM Roadshow, funded by BAE Systems, the Royal Air Force, and the Royal Navy. Over the past 20 years, this inspiring programme has reached more than 1.3 million pupils, sparking curiosity and enthusiasm for STEM subjects across the UK. Designed to ignite interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and […]
Celebrating European Day of Languages
Macmillan Academy celebrated the European Day of Languages with a lively and educational event, bringing students together to explore the rich diversity of languages and cultures across Europe. As part of the celebrations, students took part in a quiz that tested their knowledge of European languages, traditions, and cultural facts. From identifying famous landmarks to […]
Outstanding GCSE Results
Staff at Macmillan Academy are today celebrating alongside Year 11 students as they receive their GCSE results. The students have once again demonstrated remarkable perseverance and dedication, which is evident in the excellent outcomes they have secured. Their achievements are a testament to their hard work, supported by the encouragement of staff and parents/carers. Mr. […]
Outstanding Year 13 Results
Macmillan Academy Post 16 is celebrating an exceptional set of results for its Year 13 students, with many achieving top grades that have secured them places at prestigious universities and in industry-leading companies. Against a backdrop of fierce competition for degree courses and apprenticeships nationwide, our students have risen to the challenge and delivered performances […]
Year 8 Writing Anthology 2025
As part of their recent English unit, our Year 8 students have been exploring the conventions of dystopian fiction and developing their own narrative voice. This anthology brings together a curated selection of their original writing, showcasing creativity, control, and some truly striking ideas. Every piece included reflects the hard work and imagination of […]
Summer Term Newsletters
Welcome to the Summer Edition of our School Newsletters! We’re excited to share this term’s newsletter with you, with even more updates, highlights, and stories celebrating our students’ fantastic achievements this term. Parents will have received a direct link via their shared contact details. For everyone else, we’re pleased to make it available right […]
Sports Day 2025
Sports Day 2025 was yet another fantastic occasion, with all participating students doing themselves and their tutors proud. The atmosphere was electric, particularly among the Year 7 students, who sang along to the DJ’s tunes and enthusiastically cheered on their athletes. In a closely contested competition, the following tutor groups emerged victorious: Year 7 – SCT […]
What Is Club Zero All About?
You may have heard the term Club Zero, but what does it mean? Many of our students have been working incredibly hard to achieve a perfect record in attendance, behaviour, and academic progress. This year, over 145 students hit the target, more than double the number from 2024! As a reward, Club Zero members were treated to […]