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Winners’ testimonials

Get inspired by what some of our 2024 winners had to say about the Tes Schools Awards. Watch and read as they discuss applying for the awards, what made them stand out, the impact of winning, as well as sharing tips and advice on applying for upcoming Tes Schools Awards.

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Crown Hills Community College

Winner, Staff Wellbeing School of the Year 2024

Based in Leicester, with over 200 staff members and more than 1500 pupils, Crown Hills Community College has been prioritising the wellbeing and happiness of its staff and students as much as its academic performance. Hear from a range of staff as they share their experiences…

Carlton Mills Primary School

Winner, Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Setting of the Year 2024 

Carlton Mills Primary School has worked tirelessly to create an environment that fosters curiosity, creativity, and a love for learning. Proud of their outstanding Ofsted rating in 2023, Carlton Mills was excited to be recognised for their strength of early years provision for children. Hear from a range of staff as they share their awards experiences…

London South East Academies

Winner, Trust Team of the Year 2024

When the Trust took over, Alternative Provision and Special Social, Emotional, and Mental Health schools, which had minimal to no achievements, it decided to focus on each pupil’s unique abilities and adapted the schools to meet their needs. This year alone, all KS4 leavers across the trust have progressed into sixth form, college, or apprenticeships. Hear from Dr Sam what winning the award means.

St. Stephen’s CE Primary School

Winner, Primary School of the Year 2024

St Stephens Church of England Primary School boasts a rich, relevant, broad and balanced curriculum which contributes to the outstanding learning and achievement of their pupils. Hear from their staff as they share their awards experiences…

  • Neetu Sadhwani, Modern Foreign Languages Team Lead

    Winner, Subject Lead of the Year 2024

    “I decided to apply for the Tes Schools Awards to share my passion for leading the Modern Foreign Languages department, especially in an era where language studies are facing a decline.”

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  • Our Lady and St Patrick’s High School

    Winner, Inclusive School of the Year 2024

    “Our achievements with the Tes awards have allowed us to share our good practice on a greater scale and everyone here at the school takes immense pride in playing a part in that success.”

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  • Mr Fraser Johnston - St Mungo’s High School

    Winner, Excellence in Creative Arts 2024

    “Since winning the award, it has put our school on the map as other schools throughout Scotland want to know what we did and how we did it.”

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  • Aurora Hanley School

    Winner, Specialist Provision School of the Year 2024

    “We feel it has raised the profile of our school and also shared our innovative approach with other settings.”

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  • London South East Academies Trust

    Winner, Trust of the Year (9 schools or less) 2024

    “Gaining national recognition for the outstanding work our teams do is something we were keen to do – and entering the Tes Schools Awards was a great way to do this.”

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