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Exciting Visit from Zoo Lab to Catcote Academy! Our Red Pathway students had an amazing experience when Rob from ZooLab paid us a visit! He brought along some incredible creatures, including a gecko, snake, cockroach, and even a tarantula! The students had the chance to …

12th March 2025Careers, News by S Greig

Tees Valley Network Provider

Key stage 3 students from our red pathway enjoyed a presentation delivered by Jo Thompson from Tees Valley Network Provider about apprenticeship routeways Students learnt about the range of apprenticeships and that there are 700 sectors to choose from Students asked lots of questions …

12th March 2025Careers, News by S Greig

KB Employment journey

This video truly highlights why, at Catcote Academy, we focus on what we can do! We want to share Kai’s employment journey into Catcote Crew. Before Christmas, Kai participated in the application process for a job role with Catcote Crew, where he completed his very first application …

12th March 2025Careers, News by S Greig

NTH Solutions at North Tees Hospital

Following on from the success of our employer led project with NTH Solutions at North Tees Hospital We are delighted to say that this project has now developed and expanded to Hartlepool Hospital Four students from our Brierton Sixth Form provision have begun their …

12th March 2025Careers, News by S Greig

Independent Living

Studnets from our year 11 visited both Catcote 6th Form sites to meet staff and students as part of their transition process. They popped into lessons to get a feel for what 6th Form would be like and were happy to see an Independent Living …

12th March 2025Careers, News by S Greig

Houghall College

Students from our key stage 3 red pathway enjoyed an assembly delivered by Ashley from Houghall College. They learnt about the opportunities that are available to them to study at this college. They asked lots of questions and talked about their aspirations for their future careers …

12th March 2025Careers, News by S Greig

Reactive Design

Students from Link 2 visited Reactive Design Ltd. as part of their Key Stage 4 work-related learning. Andrew and Stuart were impressed by the students’ insightful questions and enthusiasm for the graphic design industry. @reactivedesign

12th March 2025Careers, News by S Greig

KS3 Creative Arts

KS3 Creative Arts students had an exciting visit from illustrator David Palmer, known for his captivating fantasy and fairy tale characters. David engaged our learners, sharing his creative career journey, illustrating the path that led him to become an emerging artist in the world of …

2nd December 2024Careers, News by S Greig

Dutch Garden Centre

Huge thanks to Dutch Garden Centre for their annual donation of a ‘real’ Christmas tree again this year! Sixth form students from our Brierton site enjoyed choosing and decorating the tree! It has really brightened up our College and got us all in the festive …

10th November 2023News by S Greig

Wintertide lantern Workshop

KS4 and KS5 creative arts students had the opportunity over the week to work with artist Adele Catchpole, commission by Bloomin Art, to create octopus lanterns ahead of the Wintertide Festival event. The octopus lanterns constructed by students will be carried as part of the …

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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.