Acle Academy News
- 02/02/26
STEMPOINT Renewable Energy Workshops
Last month, our year 7 and 8 students got hands-on with renewable energy during an exciting session led by STEMPOINT, generously funded by Scottish Power.Read More - 30/01/26
Battlefields Trip – Day 2 Update
Day two was another action-packed day as we travelled to France to visit key sites of the Western Front. We journeyed to the Somme, where we explored locations connected to the largest battle in British military history.Read More - 29/01/26
Battlefields Trip – Day 1 Highlights
Yesterday our Year 9/10 Battlefields group experienced a truly memorable and meaningful day exploring key First World War sites. Pupils visited Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery and the Bayernwald Trench System, where they learnt about the development of trench warfare and the many challenges faced by...Read More - 23/01/26
Holocaust Memorial Day
In preparation for Holocaust Memorial Day, on Tuesday 27th January, students across Key Stage 3 took part in a virtual broadcast provided by the Jewish Museum London. The broadcast included testimony from Eva Schloss, a well-known survivor of the Holocaust who has worked tirelessly to educate young...Read More - 22/01/26
Year 10 Product Design - Chairs
Our Year 10 students have successfully completed their first GCSE Design & Technology design-and-make project.Read More - 18/12/25
The Pulse’s First Live Performance at Open Mic
29th November marked a huge milestone for The Pulse as they delivered their first-ever live performance at the Open Mic event at The Drill House.Read More - 16/12/25
Year 11 Reunion – Class of 2025
On Thursday 4th December, we were delighted to welcome back our Year 11s, the wonderful Class of 2025, for their reunion event. It was a truly special evening and so uplifting to see how much our former pupils have grown, achieved and experienced since leaving Acle.Read More - 01/12/25
Careers Fair
On 14th November, we held our annual Careers Fair, welcoming a wide range of post-16 providers, employers, and a university to speak with our students.Read More - 28/11/25
Royal Navy Inspires Year 10 with STEM Challenge
We were delighted to welcome representatives from the Royal Navy, who delivered engaging STEM careers sessions to our Year 10 students. Students were challenged to design and build a method of transporting medical bags - an activity that sparked some fantastic ideas.Read More - 27/11/25
Tender – Healthy Relationships Project
We are delighted to be working with Tender again this year.Read More - 26/11/25
Year 9 Computer Science Trip
The visit began with a guided tour of East Norfolk Sixth Form College, where students explored the computer suites, server rooms, lecture cinema and even an animation space. They completed a workbook activity, tried their hand at a coding game, and then enjoyed a short break before moving into group...Read More - 25/11/25
Reading for Pleasure and 15 by 15
Pupils who read for enjoyment daily perform significantly better in reading tests than those who rarely read — equivalent to more than a year’s additional schooling. Research has found that reading for pleasure predicts improvements in vocabulary, spelling, and even maths. Regular reader...Read More
