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Time Out
9 hours ago
- General
- Time Out
Two London schools have been nominated for World's Best School 2025
When it comes to educating their kids, parents understandably only want the best. So, it's good news for the residents of Enfield and Hounslow, as schools in these areas have just been nominated for the World's Best School Prize 2025. Two state-funded schools in north and west London were nominated as finalists for the prestigious global prize this year. Rivers Academy West London, a secondary school in Feltham, and One Degree Academy, a nursery and primary school in Enfield are in the running for the awards this year. The London schools are competing against 50 schools from around the world, with schools in India, Colombia, Nigeria and the USA also in the running. Five prizes are up for grabs in the World's Best School Prize 2025, for Community Collaboration, Environmental Action, Innovation, Overcoming Adversity, and Supporting Healthy Lives. Winners for the awards will be chosen by a panel of experts and announced in October. A public vote is also now open, where people can vote for the Community Choice Award from the 50 finalists. Winners will be invited to attend a summit in Abu Dhabi in November to share their best practices with policymakers from around the world. Rivers Academy is up for the Supporting Healthy Lives prize, thanks to its commitment to students' wellbeing and mental health. London's Deputy Mayor for Children and Families, Joanne McCartney, said: 'Rivers Academy's nomination reflects the school's commitment to nurturing students' wellbeing and building their confidence through projects that also benefit the wider community.' One Degree has been nominated for the Overcoming Adversity award for its curriculum that helps students from all backgrounds build resilience and practical skills, regardless of their socioeconomic background. 'One Degree Academy is delivering exceptional results by supporting children and families facing disadvantage and helping pupils access a wide range of activities as they progress from nursery through to primary,' said McCartney. 'Both schools are shining examples of the life-changing impact education can have in our capital, as we build a better London for everyone.'
BBC News
12 hours ago
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- BBC News
World's Best School Awards: Tell us the best thing about YOUR school
What schools are up for an award? Rivers Academy West London, a secondary school, made the final 10 in the 'Supporting Healthy Lives' category. Their projects include working on community orchards and an active student leadership Degree Academy, a nursery and primary school in London, made the top 10 in the category 'Overcoming Adversity'. Every child at the school plays a musical Virtual Academy, an independent secondary school in the UK, made the final 10 for 'Innovation' and is the first UK online school to become a finalist. Heanor Gate Spencer Academy, a secondary school in Derbyshire, is nominated in the 'Community Collaboration' category for giving students experiences in local businesses, like gyms, boxing clubs and care school may not be in the finalists of this education prize, but maybe you think it deserves an award us know in the comments below what the best thing about your school is...
