Newcastle pupils learn how to prepare for the world’s toughest rowing challenge
Pupils at Newcastle’s Excelsior Academy have been taking lessons from two North East rowers who are set to take on…
Young Writers Share their Talents with Newcastle Bus Passengers
A group of talented young writers from Newcastle have had their poems – inspired by the iconic city – published…
Ryan secures Oxford University place
Former Excelsior Academy pupil Ryan Dornan is celebrating securing his place to study at Oxford University following stunning A Level…
‘I, Daniel Blake’ star Kema returns home to Excelsior
Rising star and former Excelsior Academy pupil Kema Kay was back in familiar surroundings passing on the tips and techniques…
Rapid pupil progress drives Excelsior Academy’s best ever GCSE results
Outstanding levels of pupil progress in English and maths underpinned the best GCSE exam performance ever achieved at Excelsior Academy.
Glittering night of success for Excelsior Academy at top education awards
Excelsior Academy and the Laidlaw Schools Trust are celebrating being named as top employer for its apprentice programme at the…
Excelsior pupils get front row seats for Angelina Jolie BBC speech
Budding journalists from Newcastle’s Excelsior Academy were VIP guests today at a BBC keynote speech by Hollywood star and UNHCR…
Careers opportunities looking great at Excelsior
A Newcastle school is delivering careers guidance to every pupil aged three to 19 as part of a pioneering pilot…
Back to school to begin working careers for former Excelsior Academy pupils
Apprentices are taking their first steps into the world of work in familiar surroundings – employed at their old school.
Soap star Charlie rewards Excelsior Academy’s best of the best
Former Emmerdale star Charlie Hardwick honoured the cream of academic, personal and community achievement at a glittering night for Newcastle’s…