Press & Media

Positive media coverage is very important to us as a Federation so if you need to consult an experienced professional, from Principal/ Senior Leader or NQT to support staff we have an excellent team of highly qualified staff across the Federation who will be happy to answer any research questions you may have or feature in educational case studies. Media enquiries are a top priority and will be dealt with swiftly.

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The Federation incorporates some of the most amazing state of the art buildings, so we would be happy to consider requests for location filming in an educational setting.

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Published June 13, 2025

Summerhill Academy on the BBC

A coalition of leading children’s organisations is calling on schools across the country to swap formal school uniforms for clothing that better supports physical activity, comfort, and play. The move aims to address growing concerns about low physical activity levels among children and the barriers posed by restrictive and impractical school uniforms. BBC Points West […]
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Published June 10, 2025

Kerry McCarthy’s visit on the Bristol Parent and the Good News Post websites

Students from John Cabot Academy and CLF Post 16 welcomed Labour MP Kerry McCarthy for an inspiring and engaging visit which gave an insight into the world of high-level politics. After a whistle-stop tour of the school, Ms McCarthy sat down with students to discuss a wide range of pressing issues, including mental health, racial equality and cultural inclusion. […]
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Published June 10, 2025

Redstart Primary School on the Chard & Ilminster News Website

High expectations and an ambitious curriculum have helped The Redstart Primary School in Chard retain its ‘Good’ Ofsted rating. According to the education watchdog, a culture of ‘mutual trust’ and students who embody the school values of ‘respect, kindness, perseverance, and honesty’ have kept the primary school’s standards high. To read the full story on […]
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Published June 09, 2025

CLF coverage in this month’s Voice Newspapers

Five CLF academies feature in this month’s editions of the Voice newspapers. Please see below for all the details. The Year 11 Boys Football Team at Hanham Woods Academy has enjoyed an extraordinary season, emerging as South Gloucestershire Champions, Bristol & South Gloucestershire Champions, and Gloucestershire County Cup Champions – a remarkable triple achievement that […]
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Published June 03, 2025

The CLF Big Kick off on the Bristol Parent and the Good News Post websites

The inaugural Big Kick Off football tournament launched with flair and excitement at John Cabot Academy, bringing together young athletes from across the Cabot Learning Federation (CLF) for a dynamic five-a-side competition that celebrated sportsmanship, teamwork, and skill. Organised and delivered by CLF Post-16 students as part of their academic coursework, the event showcased not […]
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Published June 02, 2025

Herons’ Moor Academy in the Weston Mercury

Reception pupils at Herons’ Moor Academy were brimming with excitement as they welcomed newly-hatched chicks into their classroom. The young learners have fully immersed themselves in the role of scientists, observing and caring for the chicks as part of a hands-on exploration of the life cycle. Below is how the Weston Mercury (print edition) reported […]
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Published May 23, 2025

Herons’ Moor Academy on the Weston Mercury website

Reception pupils at Herons’ Moor Academy have welcomed newly-hatched chicks into their classroom. The young learners have become ‘scientists,’ observing and caring for the chicks. To read the full story on the Weston Mercury website click here.
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Published May 22, 2025

City Academy on ITV News West Country

As the number of secondary school children struggling to read continues to rise across the UK, one Bristol school is taking a stand. City Academy in Bristol is leading the charge in addressing the literacy crisis by introducing targeted reading lessons for students who have fallen behind. Recognising the lifelong impact of poor literacy, the […]
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Published May 22, 2025

King’s Oak Principal on the BBC

Katherine Ogden, Principal of King’s Oak Academy, is set to represent Team UK on the international stage after securing first place at the British Functional Fitness Championships National Finals in Sheffield. Katherine’s remarkable achievement qualifies her to compete at the Masters IF3 European Championships in the Netherlands this June, followed by the IF3 World Championships […]
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Published May 20, 2025

Summerhill Academy on the Bristol Parent website

Summerhill Academy has been named Bristol’s top-performing primary school based on the latest progress scores, according to data from last year’s SATs results. To read the full story on the Bristol Parent website click here.
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