As we approach the end of term, the Head of Secondary has written to parents/carers with important information about arrangements for the rest of this week and the start of the summer term.  The letter is available on our website or can be read via this link: tinyurl.com/n223565w.

A big final week. Monday- Badminton and biking club. Tuesday- Yr 7 boys and girls football games at home v Upper Heaton. Yr 8 training on the field. Thursday- Yr 9 boys football QF v Oakbank at home. Yr 7 boys and ks3 girls badminton event at Carlton Keighley. No girls football or rugby.

Information for secondary parents about our upcoming Red Nose Day events in school for students in Years 7 to 11 can be found in the letter in this link: tinyurl.com/mvftvtkh.

Well done to our basketball team winning 28-6 against Tong. Our player of the day was Ben. The warriors were on fire!!!

We did it. Our KS3 and KS4 boys badminton teams both beat Carlton Keighley and qualify for the Bradford league finals. We are so pleased.

Brilliant rugby today from our yr7s and 8s against Beckfoot Thornton. We lost 11-10 in the yr8s and 9-7 in the yr7s. Kian and Lelan were the players of the day.

An incredible World Book Day @appletonacademy.bsky.social! Congratulations to the winners of our scavenger hunt and the golden ticket prize draw. And thank you to our amazing staff for immersing themselves in the day! “Knowing I lov’d my books, he furnish’d me” Shakespeare

Day 5 of #NCW2026 is all about higher education. @exceedacademies.bsky.social @appletonacademy.bsky.social @careersweek.bsky.social

As part of national careers week students will be learning about careers in all areas of health care through medical mavericks academy. This will take place in their science lessons. #NCW2026 @appletonacademy.bsky.social @exceedacademies.bsky.social @careersweek.bsky.social

Day 2 #NCW2026 is all about skills needed in student's chosen careeers. @exceedacademies.bsky.social @appletonacademy.bsky.social @careersweek.bsky.social

Year 9 have been developing their artist research inspired by Tim Burton 🖤 Combining written analysis, bold layouts and observational drawing to capture his gothic style. Super impressed with the depth and creativity in this work! #ArtDepartment #CreativeCurriculum #KS3 @appletonacademy.bsky.social

We are so proud of our Ethan who has earned a place on the Great Britain Under‑16 Ball Hockey Team. Representing GBR comes with significant costs. To help make this opportunity possible, we are pleased to play our part in promoting Ethan's fundraising efforts. www.gofundme.com/f/Ethans-GBU...

Our latest secondary newsletter is available to read on our website or can be accessed via this link: tinyurl.com/mtn78a3j

Another successful half term @appletonacademy.bsky.social with students engaging in our Read to Achieve programme. Congratulations to our nominees who will win their share of these prizes this Friday! “The more that you read, the more things you will know” Dr Seuss

Today, as part of National Apprenticeship Week we are learning about T Levels in secondary. @appletonacademy.bsky.social @exceedacademies.bsky.social

We have won the Yr8 Bradford schools south league. We won 9-1 today against Grange to win the league. Our yr9s won 4-0 and finished 2nd in their league. We have now qualified for the Bradford schools knockout stages in all 5 yr groups. Amazing is the word!!!

Getting ready for Number day @appletonacademy.bsky.social There are loads of books featuring numbers

We celebrated National Storytelling Week @appletonacademy.bsky.social with Amy and Grant from The Book Stop

Our @readforgood.bsky.social book boxes have arrived @appletonacademy.bsky.social we are very excited!

Lego club @appletonacademy.bsky.social has produced some great models. Following instructions requires great patience!

The latest edition of the primary newsletter is available to read via our website or through this link tinyurl.com/33asfhmz

We would like to thank students, staff, parents/carers, our Local Governing Body & colleagues and trustees at Exceed Academies Trust for your hard work and support this year. We wish you all an enjoyable and restful break and a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year.

The latest edition of the secondary newsletter is available to read via our website or through this link: tinyurl.com/27wv64sa

Well done to our badminton players tonight. It was a disappointing set of results for us but our players will learn from their mistakes and improve. Olivia was our player of the day winning 2 games with her partner Kayden. Mr Young was also very proud to have his lad Jayden playing for Bingley.

We'd like to draw your attention to local services who can support with yours or your child's mental health during Christmas and New Year if you need this. Details can be found on our website by following this link: appletonacademy.co.uk/parents/ment... and then scrolling to the bottom of the page.

Following the letter we sent in November, we're writing with some important information requiring parent/carer action ahead of our move from ParentPay to Arbor Pay, which we will use to manage school meal payments from Jan 2026.  The letter is available to read via this link: tinyurl.com/4xkysps7.

Our Primary '14 Days of Christmas' celebration builds the excitement as Xmas approaches. Each day class teachers will select one student to choose a special day from the Primary advent calendar. The student will receive the surprise held behind each window as we increase our Christmas cheer!

We were delighted to host the launch of the Y8 and Y9 scholars programme last night alongside Andy Griffith. What a fabulous turn out. We are looking forward to seeing our next scholars begin their journey to success!

The Head of Secondary is writing to parents about events to mark the end of term, including our 14 Days of Advent Attendance Challenge.  The letter is available on our website or can be read via this link: tinyurl.com/4favcrwv.  Thank you.

We're excited to introduce Chapter Club a new reading intervention designed to help students rediscover the joy of reading. Our first book will be Boys Don’t Cry by Malorie Blackman. The focus is reading for pleasure, giving students the chance to enjoy stories without the pressure of assessments.

We’re excited to introduce Reading Buddies, a new initiative designed to make reading social, supportive, and fun! This scheme gives KS3 students exclusive access to the library during dedicated sessions, where they’ll read alongside a Year 10 volunteer buddy.

The Turner Prize is coming to Bradford! Shortlisted artists are showcasing work at Cartwright Hall ahead of the award on 9 Dec 2025. As Bradford’s Capital of Culture celebrations draw to a close it was inspiring to see students engaging with contemporary artworks shaping the national art scene.

We are thrilled to announce that our Key Stage 4 boys won the Bradford Badminton Championships last week! They achieved victories over Carlton Bolling & Bingley Grammar. We're proud to say that our KS4 age group sports teams have now won five football matches & three badminton tournaments in a row.

A great session @appletonacademy.bsky.social today with class 3EB. Creating our poems about the Stone Age with our writer in residence @nikperring.bsky.social

We are double Bradford champions in badminton. Our KS3 boys and girls both won today and progress to the national quarter finals in Leeds in February. Alfie was the player of the round. Amazing.

@appletonacademy.bsky.social are looking forward to taking part in the reviewing scheme for schools again. Literacy across the curriculum!

We have done it again. 5 in a row for our football teams. Absolutely amazing. Our Yr10s won 3-1 against Beckfoot Thornton.

@appletonacademy.bsky.social children from primary art club have been working with @chrismould.bsky.social looking at ideas for their canvas designs

Our @appletonacademy.bsky.social artist in residence @chrismould.bsky.social has been working with Year 7 art looking at A Christmas Carol designs

We are delighted to share the fantastic news that we have been awarded the IQM Inclusive School Award. This is a significant achievement for Appleton Academy and more information about this can be found in this letter to parents: tinyurl.com/2v64wd28

Yes yes yes we have done it again. Our football teams have now won 4 in a row. Our Yr 9s won 4-3 against BBEC. Well done also to our Yr8 star goalie Jacob who was brilliant and claimed player of the day.