While we cannot know the future, the purpose of the CLF Strategy 2030 is to ensure the CLF is prepared and focused on meeting the challenges of this decade, while also providing hope and opportunities to our learners, our people and our communities; it is against the ideals of this narrative that work of the trust is monitored and its future success judged.
Equity Through Education is underpinned by three core strategies central to all trust activity. They guide decisions around development and improvement, while adhering to our commitment to create equity of opportunity, promote inclusion, remove disadvantage and reject discrimination.
The Core Enablers within the CLF Strategy provide the conditions, capability, and infrastructure required to deliver the trust’s core ambition of Equity Through Education.
While the Core Strategies define what the trust is seeking to achieve, the Enablers ensure that the organisation has the capacity, culture, and sustainability to deliver those ambitions consistently across all settings. Taken together, the Enablers:
They are therefore not standalone priorities, but foundational drivers that underpin delivery of:
This aligns with the framing of ‘Inclusive Excellence; High Expectations’ and the increasing focus on retention, culture and sustainability as critical to long-term impact.
Enabler strategies ensure the trust has the capacity, culture and sustainability to deliver Equity Through Education.
Sally Apps, Deputy CEO of the Cabot Learning Federation said: “This year has seen continued success and further improvements across a range of Cabot Learning Federation provisions, courses and communities.
“From bespoke industry-based courses preparing young adults for careers in the arts and sport to vocational qualifications leading to careers in valued public services, as well as traditional A level courses across a number of disciplines, CLF students are celebrating excellent outcomes again in 2025.
“We are thrilled for those students who have gained places at prestigious institutions like Oxford university, at times in the face of significant adversity. We are equally proud of those students who have completed courses and are securing destinations in a broad range of fields closer to home where they continue to model to our current cohorts of students what success looks like.
“It is with huge pride and gratitude that we note the efforts of teachers, educational and professional support staff, parents and carers and of course our students themselves as they take their next steps with confidence and agency.
“We wish them every success and look forward to hearing of these in future as part of our valued CLF Alumni.”
The SPACE Celebrates Best Ever Key Stage Five Results!
Students at The SPACE (Somerset Performing Arts Centre for Education) at Monkton Wood Academy are celebrating the best ever results this specialist performing arts college has ever seen!
Course Director David Duthie said “We couldn’t be more delighted by this fantastic set of results! Our young people and their teachers have worked tirelessly to make such incredible achievements possible, and I couldn’t be more proud!”
100% passed the UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing and Production Arts, specialising in either acting, dance or production arts (equivalent to 3 A-Levels), with 97% achieving merits or higher and an amazing 80% achieving the distinction grade (the highest possible). A distinction carries the same number of UCAS points as three A*s at A-Level.
In the Extended Project Qualification (equivalent to half an A-Level) 100% scored a B or higher, 71% were awarded an A or higher and an outstanding 29% achieved an A*.
Students are eagerly anticipating their varied progression routes which include drama and dance schools such as Trinity LABAN, Stella Mann, Wilkes Academy, Rose Bruford and Performers College, some will go universities including Chichester and Falmouth and some will enter employment directly.
These results put The SPACE in the top 10% of centres offering this qualification nationally.
The SPACE teaching team is readying themselves to welcome a new cohort of students in September and there are still a couple of places available!
A level Results CLF Post 16
At Cabot Learning Federation Post 16 we are delighted to be celebrating another very successful year of student achievement and outcomes. With nearly 70% of our students achieving high grades (A*- C) and all succeeding in their courses, our students have every reason to feel proud of their achievements. This success is across our broad curriculum with students attaining high grades in A-Levels and Level 3 vocational qualifications. This success again reflects our Post 16 centre being an Outstanding provision serving our local community across Bristol and South Gloucestershire and reinforcing the Outstanding judgement awarded by Ofsted earlier in the year.
Our students have received first class support from experts in post 16 provision alongside outstanding teaching. They have developed high academic resilience and shown impressive dedication to their studies.
“It is so joyful to see such happiness expressed by our year 13 students with super results, as they confirm their plans: an exciting time for all. The students have worked so very hard across the two years, some overcoming considerable challenges and they deserve to celebrate their success! “Kath Cooper, Senior Principal, CLF Post-16.
All of our students are moving onto positive next steps and many accept their University places.
Some individual examples ; Ilham Uddin achieved 4x A* ( Physics, Maths, Further Maths and Chemistry) plus a Distinction in the AEA Maths qualification and will be heading to Oxford to study Maths. Elsie Hudson has achieved 1 x B grade in criminology, B in photography and a Distinction in health and social care. Elsie will be heading off to Cardiff university to study criminology Dominion Adeyemo has achieved 2 x B grades
(Business and economics) and 1 A grade in maths. Dom will be heading off to Manchester university to study economics.
Hasnain Naveed started his journey with us as a level 2 student and has secured a MM in Business studies at level 3. Hasnain will be heading off to study accounting and business management at UWE.
We are also proud of the continued success of our disadvantage PP/ FSM and SEND students, who have achieved strong grades and positive progress, especially with the increase of students attaining tops grades.
We continue to support the students in our care as we prepare for our return in September.
Our enrolment day will be held at John Cabot Academy on Friday 22nd August and we continue to welcome new applications from year 11 and 12 students please see our admissions page on the website www.clfpost16.org
Tewkesbury Academy Success
Tewkesbury is clearly a great place to grow up and a great place to go to school. Look no further than Tewkesbury Academy’s Lead Prefect Lydia Greenwood who receives her A Level results today. Lydia, who went to Queen Margaret’s Academy and then onto Tewkesbury Academy, has gained top grades and secured her place to study journalism at Sheffield University.
She is not alone in achieving great success. Many of her peers are heading off to exciting next steps too. From Joe Ferrier heading to Bristol University to study Maths, George Ellis heading to Exeter to study Geography and Elizabeth Walsh going to study illustration at the University of the Creative Arts, we are proud of them all.
Many students have secured apprenticeships, and some are planning gap years to travel and enjoy the world. What is most striking is the diversity of plans and pathways – a true reflection of our community. Whether going on to study marine biology, mechanical engineering or finance or taking up apprenticeship and employment opportunities, we wish them all well in their next steps and can’t wait to hear about their successes.
Kathleen McGillcuddy Principal of Tewkesbury Academy said: “With overall pass rates improving to 97% and A*-C improving to 59% the sixth form continues its upward trajectory.
“Congratulations to the class of 2025 and thank you for making the sixth form such a warm and friendly place to go to school.”
Winterstoke Hundred Academy Post 16 A-Level and Vocational qualification success
Winterstoke Hundred Academy is proud to celebrate the achievements of our Year 13 students, whose results this summer reflect two years of exceptional progress, commitment, and personal growth. Our inclusive approach to post-16 education -welcoming students onto a wide range of A-Level and vocational courses based on their GCSE achievements – continues to open doors to higher education, apprenticeships, and employment.
This year, we are particularly pleased to see continued strength and growth in our outcomes on vocational courses. Students studying applied pathways have achieved outstanding results, with many securing places on competitive university courses, degree apprenticeships, and industry placements. Our vocational curriculum has expanded significantly over the past two years, offering high-quality, relevant qualifications that meet the needs of our learners and the demands of the modern workforce.
We are proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our students in this year’s A Level and vocational results. Among the many success stories:
Andrew Hutchison achieved an exceptional 3 A* grades in Mathematics, Chemistry, and Physics, showcasing his academic excellence in STEM subjects. Caleb Glencross earned a Triple Distinction in both the Sport Diploma and E-Sports and Daisy Binding secured impressive ABB grades in Law, English Language, and Art & Design. Once again, our students are progressing to exciting and prestigious destinations. This includes courses such as Aeronautical Engineering and Zoology at Bristol University among many others, reflecting the breadth of ambition and achievement across our cohort.
Principal Matthew Randle commented:
“We are incredibly proud of our students, not just for their results, but for the journey they’ve taken to get here. Our inclusive ethos ensures that every student has access to the right course for them, and this year’s outcomes show how powerful that approach can be. The growth in our vocational provision has been a particular highlight, giving students real-world skills and opportunities to succeed beyond the classroom. It’s been a joy to celebrate with students and families today, and we look forward to seeing what they achieve next.”
Post 16 Results: Digitech Studio School Bristol
Digitech Studio School Bristol, in partnership with Boomsatsuma, Robins Foundation, and Bristol School of Acting, is proud to celebrate another year of outstanding achievements by its Post-16 students.
This year, over 70 students achieved the highest possible grade of Distinction* with many students once again excelling across a range of specialist subjects including Media, Art, esports, Music, Acting and Dance. Their impressive results reflect our continued commitment to nurturing talent in the creative, digital, and high-tech sectors. Many students are now progressing to prestigious university courses, conservatoires, and apprenticeships, where they will continue to pursue their passions and develop their skills.
Chris Ballard, Principal of Digitech Studio School Bristol, commented:
“Yet again we are incredibly proud of our Year 13 students and their remarkable achievements at Digitech, Bristol School of Acting, Robins Foundation and Boomsatsuma. The results achieved are a testament to the dedication, creativity, and resilience shown by both students and staff over the past two years. The quality of work produced has been exceptional, and it’s inspiring to see so many students securing exciting opportunities in higher education and industry. We congratulate them all and look forward to following their journeys as they take on their next steps”
