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Written by jbond, 7th September 2023

Open Evening 2023

Written by Andrew Thewell, 23rd November 2022

Reading Plus Programme to Support Students

Following a successful trial last year, the Reading Plus programme has been implemented for all classes across Key Stage 3 at Copley Academy. Students now receive one hour a week...

Written by Andrew Thewell, 23rd November 2022

Silver Medal Honours at World Championships

Massive well done to our kickboxing sensation Maddie Buxton, in Year 9. Maddie competed at the world championships last week and secured herself three world titles and a silver. Maddie’s...

Written by Andrew Thewell, 13th September 2022

Principal Proud of GCSE Students

Copley Academy has reported some ‘outstanding achievements’ by its students in their GCSEs and vocational qualifications. Many students have ‘made excellent progress’ despite the disruption caused over the last 2...

Written by Andrew Thewell, 12th September 2022

Princes Trust Project for Budding Entrepreneurs

Our Year 10 Enterprise group took part in a national enterprise event, organised by the Prince’s Trust. The Prince’s Trust is an organisation that works with young people to give...

Written by Andrew Thewell, 12th September 2022

Camp International Opportunities at Copley

Students from both Copley Academy and Great Academy Ashton have signed up to participate in Camp International, an organisation that provides students with the opportunity to visit various places aroundthe...

Written by Andrew Thewell, 12th September 2022

Building Aspirations in Engineering and Construction

A group of Year 9 and 10 students who have career aspirations in engineering and construction, visited the site of the new Co-op live indoor Arena. Due to open in...

Written by Andrew Thewell, 12th September 2022

Wild-Ed Programme Is Growing

Year 8 students who are part of the WildEd programme have been busy carrying out their plans to improve Copley’s natural environments and biodiversity. With Miss Tidbury and Ben, from...

Written by Andrew Thewell, 12th September 2022

Ashton Sixth Realising Aspirations Programme

A group of ten Year 10 students signed up for Ashton’s Realising Aspirations Programme. Students visited the college every Thursday after school and completed a range of subject specialist and...

Written by Andrew Thewell, 12th September 2022

Drama Students Get Into Character

Year 10 GCSE drama students have had a wonderful time working with a west-end performer. Michael Southern from ‘Stage-ed’ joined us to deliver a thought-provoking and invaluable workshop based on...