We are delighted to announce that we are no longer in Special Measures
We are GOOD for behaviour & attitudes, personal development, sixth form and leadership & management.
We are ‘requires improvement’ for quality of education & overall.
Report here:
Our Year 11 SUPERSTAR Aimee Flood brought her ENGLAND CAP into school today. Yes that’s right, her ENGLAND CAP! Aimee played in the England Under 15s School Girls’ team at the weekend.
#superstar
#LPAspirit
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
@DRETsport
@DRETnews
Delighted to share our Ofsted outcome letter. The letter will be shared with parents and carers via MCAS tomorrow and will be available with our official press release on our website tomorrow.
Well done
#TeamLPA
👏👏👏👏
We are all so sad that we are having to pause our mission. But when the world gives you lemon, make lemonade! The staff and pupils at Lodge Park Academy are truly special. We worked in lessons and danced through lunch!
We are deeply saddened by the tragic death of 16 year old Rayon Pennycook. We send our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. We stand alongside our community in condemnation of knife crime.
#Corby
Thank you so much to all the parents, carers and students who have inundated us with positive feedback this week. It is so appreciated.
Here’s an example 👇
This afternoon Year 7 learned the
#LPAspirit
dance! They threw themselves into it. Here they are learning it in the hall👇
When they did it outside at the end of the day they MADE THE SUN COME OUT!
#amazing
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What an amazing morning here
@lodgeparkacad
! Our brilliant Year 13 students collected their well-earned results. Lots of happy faces all round!
We are so proud of these wonderful students. Brilliant human beings who make the world a brighter place.
We were honoured to unveil this replica tunic to commemorate former LPA student, LCpl James Ashworth VC today in the presence of James’ family, dignitaries from the Army, our school chaplain,
@DRETnews
CEO
@Stuart_Burns15
and our CCF and staff.
#LestWeForget
#LPAspirit
The staff here at LPA are working super hard to prepare and lend out laptops to students who don’t have one. Deliveries being made by our AMAZING pastoral team today. More tomorrow. Thanks to
@ITTeamDRET
.
#LPAspirit
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A gentleman has just rushed in and asked could he please get a tour? His wife has already had a tour, went home and said "wow" you must go and visit! So here I am.
@DRETnews
@NTelegraph
EIGHTY students at a Friday after school 5-week course in Classics at LPA! Huge thanks to brilliant colleagues and students
@UppinghamSchool
for a fantastic first session.
When Ofsted come in, it’s all hands to the pump, literally. Ben stepped up with Mr Sloan’s hi-viz yesterday, but he needs to perfect the scouse accent!!
#LPASpirit
#getinastraightline
Today we have donated some gloves, aprons and goggles from our science department to NHS staff at Kettering General Hospital. Thank you to Mrs O’Brien for delivering them
#teamLPA
Huge congratulations to
#TeamLPA
’s amazing Year 13! We’re so proud of you. Great results and everyone off to destinations of their choice. 🎉🎉🎉We wish you every success for the future and make sure you stay in touch!
#LPAspirit
Huge congratulations to our wonderful Year 11 students who have done so well in their GCSE and Level 2 vocational courses. We are SO proud of you. Happy day. Delighted also to have PC Vickers in giving career advice! Thanks
@NorthantsPolice
👏
All these gorgeous faces 👇😍
This weekend we remember Craftsman Alex Shaw and James Ashworth VC, former students of Lodge Park, both of whom lost their lives in active service on 13th June, 30 years apart.
#WeWillRememberThem
Wishing the very best of luck to all our Year 13s today. You have worked so hard and should feel very, very proud - of your achievements and of how courageous you have been in the face of great challenge. We couldn’t be more proud of you. You are the embodiment of
#LPAspirit
We are so proud of Kyle and Lacey! Absolutely loved seeing them with big brother Jordan on DIY SOS tonight. So proud of the Corby community for being so generous and transforming the house into a beautiful home for a wonderful family. Well done everyone. 🙌
It’s Independence Day today in British Southern Cameroons so we’re marking it here
@lodgeparkacad
with Mrs Ndoh in traditional dress. Next week we’re sampling the food and the week after we’re learning all about
@FriendsBSC
and fundraising.
#LPAspirit
Day 2 for Year 7 and WOW! They were impeccably behaved, they loved hearing about the importance of knowledge & how we learn, and they loved the Dodgeball tournament (7RIY were champions!). They also loved another chance to do our
#LPAspirit
dance. It spells
#LPAspirit
! 🙌
Superb start to the week! Line-up this morning was incredible. 900 students silent without a signal. So many ‘good mornings’ from students. Such a calm, purposeful and courteous entry to school by everyone. And then we get an email saying this 👇
#proud
#lovelodgepark
@DRETnews
#TeamLPA
, we’re so excited to welcome you back in September. Please be patient with us as we develop the very best plans possible to get you all back to school safely. Remember - we miss you like mad and we’re super proud of what you’ve achieved during lockdown.
#LPAspirit
We’re looking forward to seeing all our students again on Monday. We hope you all had a great half term break!
Bella has been in inspecting the school and making sure it’s all ready for you. Thank you Bella!
This evening, Luana and Amy presented their Unit 2 Performance for BTEC Level 3 Performing Arts: Dance. It was truly stunning. Well done girls. So proud of you.
#TeamLPA
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Lockdown learning, support for families, enthusiastic students & sports day info all in this fab article by
@Katie_Cronin
.
We have the highest expectations and WOW how our students have risen to them. Well done everyone!
#TeamLPA
#superstars
We are over the moon about the government’s announcement today that all students will be back to school in September. We still don’t know the exact details, and there may still be some constraints, but we just can’t contain our excitement!
#TeamLPA
#backtogetheragain
So many students excited about achieving a golden ticket today. Congratulations to students who have been in school each day, on time and have been perfectly behaved. We’re so proud of you.
@DRETnews
#TEAMLPA
WINTER CUP CHAMPIONS🏆 We are incredibly proud of every single one of our students that took part! Your hard work and determination has paid off🙌🏼
#LPASpirit
#2022Champions
Incredible
#LPAspirit
Awards Ceremony this evening. Congratulations to all the winners!
#Superstars
A special well done to Aimee who won an armful of accolades, including the Principal's Award.
To all the Year 6 students learning that they’re going to be a part of
#TeamLPA
from September… welcome!
We can’t wait to meet you and learn all about your talents and interests. 🙌 Look out for a letter, just for you, in the post in the next few days.
Our wonderful Year 11 had their last ‘proper’ day of school today. They are such incredible young people. We are so proud of them. We’re looking forward to celebration day tomorrow and to seeing them in person and online in June. Once in
#TeamLPA
always in
#TeamLPA
💛
Our
#DRETWinterCup
2022 10th anniversary winners are
@lodgeparkacad
@LodgeparkPE
! They have retained the Cup for another year!
Huge congratulations to you and your athletes on this phenomenal achievement. Well done!!
CHAMPIONS🏆
HUGE THANKS🙏 to Alex and the brilliant people at
@dunsterhouseltd
for generously donating 10 FANTASTIC benches for our outside space. This will make a massive difference to
#TeamLPA
👍 We are so very grateful! 💛
Aimee has her very own
@OfficialPanini
sticker!?! This is incredible. Aimee - you have now reached legendary status. We are so proud of you.
#LPAspirit
The most amazing fundraising event today! The absolute LEGEND that is
@GaryMcD6
allowed Gabs in Year 10 to cut his hair. Packed audience, great atmosphere, so much love and goodwill. Brilliant job Gabs!
HUGE congratulations to Victor in Yr12 who has won 'The Martin Valentine Award’ for this incredible self portrait currently being exhibited in the Rugby Open.
We are so proud of you Victor.
#LPAspirit
Our CCF presented wreaths today at the plaques commemorating Lance Corporal James Ashworth VC and Craftsman Alex Shaw, former members of our school.
#RemembranceDay
#ArmisticeDay
#LestWeForget
This morning, Year 10 stood and recited Invictus as a surprise for Mrs Waterman in assembly.
#amazing
. It was emotional. 👍
This afternoon, teachers focused on direct instruction, cold call and small scale research during their CPD session.
#dedication
#lovelodgepark
#teamLPA
Not sure what everyone else does on day 1, but here
@lodgeparkacad
we learn the
#LPAspirit
dance! Including a refresher for staff 😂 Yr7 smashed it! The moves spell out
#LPAspirit
.. so it’s easy to remember.. and
@DanceMarts
would never miss out the second i, would she?? 🙈😂
A group of students and staff visited BBC DIY SOS close to the academy today to donate a selection of donuts for the volunteers. The team are completing a project to support the family of on of our students. Well done to everyone who has contributed to the project!!
WHO is the phantom daffodil giver
@lodgeparkacad
today? Some wonderful person has treated us all with a bunch of daffs! And Max and Riley are the delivery men - and absolutely loving their job!
#SpreadingJoy
#LPAlove
#LPAspirit
Mr Sloan and Mrs Waterman have recorded a video of thanks as part of appreciation day. Follow the link to view the video on Facebook And in the meantime, join in the caption competition 👇🤣
This is what school is for. To nurture & support the talents of children so they achieve their goals. Aimee is not just a footballer, she’s a total all-rounder, with great spirit - & she is literally the most respectful & polite young person ever. Our privilege to support her!
So far
#TeamLPA
have raised £1214.83 for Florence. And there’s Colour Run and Non-uniform day still to come, so more funds to raise! 🙌
#BeMoreFab
🌈
Well done everyone. Let’s keep it up!
Fantastic to see so many students in enrichment after school today. And many congratulations to all the cadets who earned their berets today.
#LPAspirit
Excited to start Classics after half term with support from
@UppinghamSchool
. So pleased to be able to offer this opportunity to
#TeamLPA
. Sessions on Latin & linguistics, government & politics, & women, defiance and punishment in mythology to look forward to. 🙌
So proud of our Sixth Form students &
@mrsberry94
for flying the flag for diversity, educating us about LGBTQ+ history, promoting student voice & leading us in our fight against discrimination. Today’s assembly was just one example of the incredible work they do.
#LPAspirit
11am today. The whole of
#TeamLPA
stood in silent respect and remembered those who have sacrificed their lives in conflict. A poignant moment of collective remembrance from the entire school community.
#LestWeForget
#ArmisticeDay
Today is
#LPAspirit
day, where everyone in the
#LPAfamily
shows kindness & appreciation.
Last night we delivered baskets and baskets of Easter Eggs to all the staff at Corby Urgent Care staff to say thank you for helping to keep our community safe and well. 🙏
Hundreds of children stay on after school every day for enrichment at LPA. The range of clubs is huge. Here’s one of them: crochet and cross stitch club, run by
@KathryneTilley
and
@mrsberry94
.
#LPAspirit
Year 7 had an amazing time
@TheCBSO
schools’ concert today. And their behaviour was IMPECCABLE. 😊 They represented their school, their town and their families so well.
#Proud
#LPAspirit
Student feedback this week:
‘People who are good are being focused on much more‘
‘Everyone wants to come to school to learn and not mess around’
‘People who don’t come here think it’s a bad school but if they came here they’d have a completely different perspective’
#honesty
Screen-free day was brilliant in our on-site provision
@lodgeparkacad
today.
Dancing, singing, drumming, cooking, drawing, maths-ing 😂
Well-being and mental health front and centre. Lots of laughter! Here are some highlights 👇
Cooking fajitas 👇
Update: Yr 11, 12 and 13 students at LPA will now return on 11 Jan. All other students will return on 18 Jan. From 5 Jan, we will be open to vulnerable, SEND and key worker children and online teaching will begin for all. Read our full statement here:
Well done to staff and students who have produced 50 filled shoeboxes to go to children in communities affected by war, poverty, famine, natural disaster & disease - for Operation Christmas Child.
@SamaritansPurse
#TeamLPA
Fantastic Christmas Fayre this evening. Thank you to the whole community for your support. The reindeer and santa were a big hit! And the music and the food! So much talent on display at the craft stalls and great that so many students got involved.
#LPAspirit
Today we talked to Yr7 about gratitude & how important it is to thank those who love & help us. We asked Yr7 who they would thank.. they gave appreciation to mums who protect us, best friends who make us smile, siblings who support us & key workers who keep the country running 😍