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Some of our Year 10 students recently stepped into the shoes of real engineers during an exciting Airbus STEM workshop focused on wing design and strength testing. The challenge? To design and build a strong aircraft wing using Meccano and then put it to the ultimate test

  Greatest Hits Radio recently ran a series of stories across its news network focusing on school dinners and the importance of healthy, balanced meals in education. Katherine Ogden, Principal of King’s Oak Academy, was featured in the Bristol region broadcast, discussing the positive impact of school meals

Following the recent tragic events in America, BBC Radio Four’s The Today Programme spoke with Katherine Ogden, Principal of King’s Oak Academy, about the way her school supports young people who may have encountered the harrowing footage circulating on social media. Katherine shared insights into how the Academy approaches

The staff and academy councillors of King’s Oak Academy extend their heartfelt congratulations to the school’s Year 11 students who have received their GCSE and BTEC results today. These excellent grades reflect the hard work and dedication each student has shown throughout their five years of secondary education. King’s Oak

  A pioneering collaboration between the Cabot Learning Federation (CLF), Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) LLP, and The Brilliant Club will launch in the 2025/26 academic year, with King’s Oak Academy piloting the initiative on behalf of the CLF. This exciting partnership will deliver a transformative programme designed to raise aspirations, improve social mobility, and inspire

King’s Oak Academy marked Pride Day by fostering Pride awareness throughout the entire school. As one of the largest Pride celebrations outside of London and Manchester, Bristol Pride has grown into a significant annual event, and King’s Oak Academy was keen to join in

The entire Year 9 cohort of King’s Oak Academy had an exciting opportunity to take part in engineering workshops delivered by Airbus. Working in small teams, students were tasked with designing the interior of a commercial aircraft — a challenge that tested both their creativity and business

Katherine Ogden, Principal of King’s Oak Academy, has been named the IF3 European Champion in the 35-39 age category following a standout performance at the prestigious competition held in the Netherlands. Competing against 28 elite athletes from across Europe, Katherine demonstrated outstanding athleticism, grit, and determination to secure the coveted

Katherine Ogden, Principal of King’s Oak Academy, has been crowned the IF3 European Champion (35-39) in CrossFit following a remarkable performance in the Netherlands. Katherine triumphed over 28 elite athletes from across Europe to secure the title, showcasing not only exceptional athleticism but also inspiring dedication and resilience.

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

As the UK prepares for a major enforcement phase of the Online Safety Act beginning 25 July, concerns remain about the effectiveness of measures aimed at shielding young people from harmful online content. Under the new rules, websites and online platforms will be required to revamp their algorithms and implement

Screenshot Katherine Ogden, Principal of King’s Oak Academy in Kingswood, is proving that leadership isn’t confined to the classroom. She is rapidly becoming a force to be reckoned with in the world of CrossFit, earning top placements in high-level competitions across the UK and Europe. Katherine qualified in first place

Eighty years on from the end of the Second World War, schools across the country are invited to take part in an extraordinary initiative. VE Mail enables the voices of those who lived through and fought in the war to be heard once more — bringing their

Students at King’s Oak Academy got a hands-on taste of the world of work through a new pilot partnership being run with Clifton Coffee as part of its broader Future Workforce partnership. The initiative is designed to empower learners by equipping them with practical skills and entrepreneurial

Students at King’s Oak Academy got a hands-on taste of the world of work through a new pilot partnership being run with Clifton Coffee as part of its broader Future Workforce partnership. The initiative is designed to empower learners by equipping them with practical skills and entrepreneurial