On Friday 26 September 2025, the whole school came together to take part in our annual Race for Life charity event in support of Cancer Research. In the lead-up to the day, tutor time sessions helped students learn more about cancer, its treatments, and the importance of fundraising in the fight against it.

The event itself was a brilliant showcase of community spirit. Students from Years 7–13 walked or ran laps around the school fields, aiming to complete as many circuits as possible within the hour. Everyone joined in the spirit of the occasion by wearing pink—whether it was socks, headbands, tutus or even face paint—creating a vibrant and uplifting atmosphere. Staff lined the course to cheer students on, with many also running alongside them.

Donations were collected both through sponsorships and individual contributions, with some students managing to complete more than five laps. The enthusiasm, energy and determination on display were inspiring, and it was fantastic to see the whole school working together towards such an important cause.

We are delighted to announce that, thanks to the generosity of our students, staff and wider community, we raised an incredible £2647 for Cancer Research. A huge thank you to everyone who took part and supported this event—you truly made a difference!

North Leamington School are delighted to celebrate with Year 13 students as they achieved truly outstanding A Level and BTEC results!

This year’s impressive results include an overall pass rate of 99% whilst, 65% of all A Level grades achieved were A*-B.

Mike Lowdell (Headteacher) paid testimony to all involved: "Whatever the destination, we know that the concerted efforts of all will mean that these students will be well-equipped to be a success in their next step. As always we are so proud of our students' efforts, we wish them all the luck in their future endeavours.

NLS will have representation at both Oxford and Cambridge universities in 2025 and the whole community extends its congratulations to Luke and Oliver! A number of students are taking up prestigious apprenticeships with local and national employers while the vast majority of students have successfully secured their preferred university choices. NLS students are set to embark on a diverse range of degree courses in subjects as varied as Psychology, Midwifery, Textile Design, History, Biomedical Science, Maths, Law, Philosophy, Zoology. All of this and more will be undertaken at more local organisations (e.g. Warwick, Coventry) or more further afield (e.g. Cardiff, Durham, Exeter, York).

We recently had a terrific Future Pathways Launch Event for our current Y12.

The purpose of this event was to equip students with better understanding as to what is available to them post-18. This can be crucial in terms of information, advice and guidance (I.A.G.) but also in terms of raising aspirations and incentivising. While the launch is steered towards UCAS and university applications (because that is what the vast majority of our students choose to go on to do), we recognise that this route is not the only Future Pathway. So, we offer I.A.G. on:

• University and UCAS
• Apprenticeships and Degree Apprenticeships
• Employment – including the uniformed and armed services
• Gap years

We’re delighted to share this success, – evidence again of the excellence our students achieve both inside and outside of NLS.

Hazel’s project was inspired by Lowry’s painting The Cripples and Hazel recognises him ‘showing the truth of society’ and encouraging viewers to review ‘their treatment of others seen as different’. Inspired herself by family experiences of Down’s Syndrome, Hazel says: ‘Down’s Syndrome does not define…personality does…which is why I created this piece…to challenge people’s notions’.

As part of a highly competitive process, Hazel’s work was selected for its depth and quality – being chosen ahead of other talented young applicants.

A terrific sentiment in a great work of art within a brilliant setting!

Further to Matt Western (MP) coming to North Leamington School last Friday, March 7th, (and in addition to the Tutor Time coverage of democracy and politics in recent weeks), this week’s Sixth Form focus on Your Vote Week was capped with a visit by a team from the local authority.

Steve, Harriet and Emily gave a terrific assembly to Sixth Form students on the vitality of using their vote and ended the session with a mock vote on whether the age of voting in England should be lowered to 16 – to follow suit with other home nations and to better correspond with the ability to marry, pay taxes or be involved in the armed forces at that age!