A group of Year 7 and 8 students from Washington Academy, have successfully completed the Phoenix Course delivered by fire service crews in Sunderland, gaining valuable life skills and confidence along the way.
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We’re pleased to share that Consilium Academies has successfully secured £20,000 from the North East Combined Authority’s Inspire Education Grants Programme to support a new, inclusive work experience initiative for SEND and disadvantaged pupils across our North East secondary schools.
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Lucas Johnson, a student at Armthorpe Academy, part of Consilium Academies, has achieved outstanding success on the international stage after competing in the GB International Ice Swimming Championships.
This Christmas, local secondary schools Consilium Evolve, Thornhill Academy and Washington Academy, part of Consilium Academies, are celebrating the retirements of three highly valued colleagues.
Washington Academy, has been spreading Christmas cheer in the local community by supporting Washington Manor Care Home in Concord, continuing a valued tradition that takes place each year.
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Robert Bell, Principal of Consilium Evolve Sunderland, has been named SEND Leader of the Year at the National School Awards 2025. The award was presented to Robert at a prestigious ceremony on Wednesday night ( 3rd December 2025) held at the House of Lords.
Students from Year 11 at Wyvern Academy, part of Consilium Academies, recently embarked on an unforgettable educational trip to the Western Front in Belgium and France, visiting key historical sites including The Ypres Salient, Passchendaele, Hill 62, Lochnagar Crater, Vimy Ridge, Thiepval, Tyne Cot, and more.
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Wyvern Academy in Darlington, part of Consilium Academies, is set to benefit from the nationwide rollout of solar panels funded by Great British Energy and the UK government. The scheme, announced 17th November 2025, will deliver rooftop solar installations to over 250 schools across England - enabling them to generate clean, home‑grown electricity, reduce energy costs, and reinvest savings into education.
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Consilium Academies, has been recognised as one of the most improved education trusts in England following the release of the Autumn Term 2024/25 suspension statistics. Compared to last year, the Trust has made significant improvements in behaviour across its schools.
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Consilium Academies is delighted to announce that Halima Farooq, Business and Employer Engagement Officer for our Manchester schools, has been shortlisted for the Mentor and Skills Champion Award at the Made in Manchester Awards 2026.
Consilium Academies is proud to announce national recognition for its ongoing commitment to innovation and excellence across all its schools. The Trust was shortlisted for the Innovative Trust Award at the Education Today Awards in 2025 and has more recently been shortlisted for the Innovation Award at the Education Awards 2026. These achievements showcase the Trust’s dedication to providing high-quality education and creating outstanding learning environments for all its students.
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Last week, Armthorpe Academy, was recognised as the second most improved school nationally for reducing its Persistent Absence (PA) rate, according to the latest Department for Education attendance analysis. This achievement highlights the dedication of staff, students, families, and the wider community in ensuring every day at school counts.