We're proud to announce that we have been officially accredited with the ‘Quality in Careers Standard’, having been nationally assessed as making good progress towards meeting all the accreditation criteria incorporating the Gatsby Benchmarks.

At Guilsborough Academy, rail safety is an issue close to our hearts, made even more poignant by the memory of Harrison Ballantyne, a much-loved student who tragically lost his life in a railway accident. His passing was a devastating loss, but his memory continues to inspire important conversations about rail safety.

In honour of Harrison and to help prevent future tragedies, we are proud to support Rail Safe Friendly (RSF) - a programme dedicated to educating young people on how to stay safe around the railway. This month, RSF celebrates its two-year anniversary, marking a significant milestone in its mission to make rail safety education a standard part of every school’s curriculum.

Our students have just returned from an unforgettable challenge - their Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Award Training Expedition in the stunning yet demanding Lake District. This experience tested their resilience, teamwork, and outdoor skills in the beautiful but rugged landscapes of the Northeast Fells, hiking from Threlkeld to Ullswater and Patterdale.

On Thursday 20th March, five students, accompanied by Mr Woolridge, Assistant Principal and Senior Mental Health Lead, and Miss Rowinski, our school counsellor, attended the third annual For Students By Students Conference at St Benedict’s Church, Northampton. This inspiring event, organised by the newly appointed Lead Global Ambassador Students at Quinton House School, focused on the critical topic of mental health.

On Friday 14th March, Guilsborough Academy students embarked on their final Pathfinders trip of the year to Lincoln College, University of Oxford. This was the last of six trips for our Year 11 students who were part of the pilot Pathfinders programme - and what a day it was!