The STEP Community
East Sussex
South London
Committed to improving the life chances of all children
Where we have the capacity to make a difference we are morally bound to do so.
In partnership with parents, Park Academy seeks to cultivate the development of the whole child. We challenge and strive to empower all students to achieve their potential: academically, socially, physically and emotionally so that they can make a positive, meaningful contribution to society.
Making a difference and shaping the future
Stories from our community
📸 Part 2 of our Diwali celebrations! More snapshots of our vibrant day filled with festive attire, joyful smiles and delicious food. Such a beautiful way to learn and celebrate together! ✨ #DiwaliAtSchool #CelebratingTogether #FestivalOfLights @thesteptrust pic.twitter.com/NNwlcKpagA— Park Academy (@ParkAcad) November 6, 2024
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✨ Our school was glowing with joy as we celebrated Diwali together! Our children came dressed in beautiful celebratory attire and we enjoyed a special Diwali lunch. A wonderful day of lights, colour and unity! 🎉 #DiwaliCelebration #FestivalOfLights @thesteptrust pic.twitter.com/zrt5r46vC5— Park Academy (@ParkAcad) November 6, 2024
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🎆 Our Reception class have been lighting up the room with firework paintings and colourful artwork! Celebrating creativity and imagination as we explore fireworks together! 🎨✨ #EarlyYears #CreativeLearning #FireworkFun @thesteptrust pic.twitter.com/Lk6JOBGc8U— Park Academy (@ParkAcad) November 5, 2024
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🎉 We are excited to announce that we’ve achieved our Bronze Accreditation as a Rights Respecting School! 🌍✨ This milestone reflects our commitment to fostering a culture of respect, equality and understanding within our school community. Onwards to Silver! 🥈@thesteptrust pic.twitter.com/BIS2yCrx2N— Park Academy (@ParkAcad) November 5, 2024
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📚💬 Our Year 6 pupils are getting creative with their French! They’ve been revising greetings by crafting their own comics—bringing language learning to life one conversation at a time! 🇫🇷✍️ #FrenchInAction #CreativeLearning @thesteptrust pic.twitter.com/4TubgnpETE— Park Academy (@ParkAcad) November 4, 2024
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🪨✨ Year 3 are diving into the Stone Age with a hands-on twist! They’re crafting models from foil to bring ancient tools, animals and scenes to life. 🛠️🔍 Ready to step back in time and experience the world of early humans! #StoneAgeAdventures #LearningByMaking @thesteptrust pic.twitter.com/T7VK0l1jqc— Park Academy (@ParkAcad) November 4, 2024
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📢 Join us for our Reception Open Days! Explore our vibrant school, meet our wonderful team and see firsthand how we foster a love for learning. We’d love to welcome you and your family to experience our community! 📚#OpenDays #Reception #SchoolTours @thesteptrust pic.twitter.com/31PGRLrAKM— Park Academy (@ParkAcad) November 1, 2024
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We had the pleasure of welcoming the cast of ‘Journey’ to our school, who told the story of Black British history through the incredible use of puppets. The children loved it and were so engaged throughout the performance. #BlackHistoryMonth @thesteptrust pic.twitter.com/tyQyiL9oam— Park Academy (@ParkAcad) October 20, 2024
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At our school, we all dressed in red to show racism the red card as part of our commitment to anti-racism. We’re dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected. #ShowRacismTheRedCard @thesteptrust pic.twitter.com/YRo0NgEEcc— Park Academy (@ParkAcad) October 20, 2024
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Our Black History Month Art Gallery is live! 🎨 The children have created incredible art pieces inspired by iconic Black artists, celebrating culture, creativity and history. Come see their vibrant expressions and join us in honoring their work! #CelebrateDiversity @thesteptrust pic.twitter.com/aK1slfa0fG— Park Academy (@ParkAcad) October 18, 2024
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It was so so lovely to welcome our Park families and community to the Big Breakfast this morning! A great start to the day filled with smiles, conversations and connection. 🍽️🌞 #CommunitySpirit #BigBreakfast #ParkFamily @thesteptrust pic.twitter.com/3Eu3H6F5cg— Park Academy (@ParkAcad) October 17, 2024
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During our “Drop Everything and Read” session, Year 6 teamed up with Reception for peer reading, sharing stories and inspiring a love of reading across all ages! #ReadingForJoy #PeerReading #LoveOfReading @thesteptrust pic.twitter.com/H2YODM5EKH— Park Academy (@ParkAcad) October 17, 2024
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As part of our whole school book, Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly, we explored the inspiring themes of this book for Black History Month. 📚✨ Listen to one of our Year 4 pupils proudly read their work! 🎤🌟 #BlackHistoryMonth #HiddenFigures @thesteptrust pic.twitter.com/TrcBtD6yDW— Park Academy (@ParkAcad) October 17, 2024
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Our Year 1 & 2 pupils had an exciting visit from Zoo Lab! 🐍🐢 They got up close with fascinating animals, linking perfectly to their Geography and Science topics. It was an amazing hands-on experience that sparked curiosity! 🌍🐾 #Geography #ScienceInAction @thesteptrust pic.twitter.com/F7lEb4n7K5— Park Academy (@ParkAcad) October 17, 2024
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Our Year 3 & 4 pupils had an incredible experience at the Natural History Museum! 🌋 The visit brought their Volcanoes topic to life, with hands-on learning and interactive exhibits that sparked curiosity and deepened their understanding.🌍 #Georgraphy #Volcanoes @thesteptrust pic.twitter.com/fhz59unjPe— Park Academy (@ParkAcad) October 17, 2024
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Our pupils have been diving into the wonders of the digestive system! 🫀🔬 From learning about each organ to investigating how it all works, curiosity and excitement are flowing through the classroom. Science in action! #Science #HandsOnLearning pic.twitter.com/8qDVgyRRNS— Park Academy (@ParkAcad) October 10, 2024
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Celebrating 10 amazing years! 🎉 We danced, laughed and reconnected on cherished memories at Park, while also looking ahead to an exciting future. Here’s to many more! Happy 10th Birthday! #Anniversary #LookingForward #MilestoneMoments @thesteptrust pic.twitter.com/vHVUMd1bE6— Park Academy (@ParkAcad) October 10, 2024
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Celebrating success
91%
Phonics
2024
25
out of 25
20.4 National (2023)
88%
Maths
73% National (2024)
92%
Reading
74% National (2024)
88%
Writing
72% National (2024)
88%
Combined
61% National (2024)
2023
Outstanding
Ofsted Rating
