News – Catcote Academy

We are thrilled to announce that Catcote Academy has been crowned the Regional School Winner at the Art Bytes competition with Millie’s stunning Basquiat portrait! Our celebration was held at The Arts Centre in Washington, where the hospitality was fantastic, such a beautiful gallery that …

23rd June 2025Careers, News by S Greig

Baking with Fire Brigade HQ

Baking the world a better place! In June staff from Fire Brigade HQ, baked, donated, and indulged in some delicious treats, from homemade white chocolate chunk cookies to a delicious fresh strawberry sponge cake, and even black pudding sausage rolls, there was something for everyone! …

23rd June 2025Careers, News by S Greig

Merlin Manor Care Home

Key Stage 4 Health and Social Care students visited Prestige Care Merlin Manor Care Home, where they received a warm welcome from Michelle and Julie, the home’s fantastic activities coordinators. The care home had a lovely, homely feel, and it was clear just how happy …

19th May 2025Careers, News by S Greig

Challenge Week

This morning, students from Link 2 successfully completed their walking challenge to help raise money for our Parents & Friends charity, which supports our school prom, football teams and lots of other activities. The group walked an impressive 3.5 miles along Seaton Front and back, …

13th May 2025Careers, News by S Greig

The Vestry Cafe

Millie and Amy enjoyed their first shift working together in our Catering Training Venue – The Vestry Cafe. They carried out a range of duties including prepping food, cleaning tables, washing up and serving customers. They used a number of key skills for work including …

21st March 2025Careers, News by S Greig

Choices Events

Catcote Academy held their annual Choices Event on Tuesday 11th March 2025. There were over 23 external providers in attendance to help students and their parents/carers consider opportunities available and to make an informed choice with regards to their future careers. Students from across the …

12th March 2025Careers, News by S Greig

North Tees Hospital – litter pick

7 students from our Brierton Sixth Form provision attended their placement today with @NTH Solutions at North Tees Hospital . Today was a little different from their normal ‘shift’ as with support from their job coaches and Tim from NTH Solutions they carried out a …

12th March 2025Careers, News by S Greig

Tess Valley Learning – Apprenticeship

Following Jo Thompson’s from Tees Valley Learning Providers Network visit to 6th Form to inform students about apprenticeship routeways we had interest to find out more from a number of our students. Our Careers Lead, Jackie arranged for an apprentice from local company and great supporter of …

12th March 2025Careers, News by S Greig

Recycling and Upcycling

Brierton 6th Form S2 have been learning about the value of recycling and upcycling. Their goal was to make a toy out of recycled materials. Using bits of fabric, old buttons and stuffing made out of recycled plastic bottles, the students made a soft toy. …

12th March 2025Careers, News by S Greig

The Hullaboo in Darlington

Creative Arts KS5 learners had an inspiring visit to The Hullabaloo in Darlington, a theatre dedicated to creating engaging performances for young audiences. The trip offered a unique opportunity to explore both the public play spaces and the usually unseen backstage areas. Our learners were …

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CATCOTE ACADEMY

We are committed to and passionate about the learning and progress of our students. Staff and trustees have high aspirations for our learners and we aim to provide a high quality, relevant and balanced education for all our students that focuses on individual, personal and academic achievement that will enhance the life opportunities for our young people as they move into the adult world. There is a happy and positive atmosphere in which students can fulfil their potential and grow in self-confidence with respect for the people and environment around them.