2023 Education Business Awards shortlist revealed

The Education Business Awards, which take place on 14 June in London, continue to celebrate the outstanding work, commitment and achievements of the education sector. With new categories introduced this year, the shortlist has now been revealed

The Education Business Awards, sponsored by Viking, recognises the vital and inspirational work of the education sector as it shapes our future generations.

Schools and colleges continue to operate during difficult times. While still feeling the effects of the pandemic, schools forge ahead despite the unrest caused by teacher strikes, funding issues, workload, teacher shortages, and the cost of living crisis. The Education Business Awards continues to seek out the unsung heroes and celebrate their incredible achievements in all aspects of school life.
    
For the first time in 2023, the awards will recognise the individual leaders paving the way in the primary and secondary sectors through the EB Leadership Award, as well as innovative educational resources that can support teaching and help to enhance pupil engagement through the Education Resource Award.
    
Other awards will be presented to those who show excellence in catering, environmental achievements, school buildings, IT provision, SEN inclusion, and many others.
    
The Awards will be presented by two time Olympian Donna Fraser OBE, following the drinks reception, exhibition and awards luncheon.
    
2023 Shortlist

Outstanding Progress - Independent School, sponsored by Viking

The Outstanding Progress Award is presented to the schools that have made significant improvements in the management and educational performance of the school.

Kings School, Macclesfield
St Edward's, Cheltenham
Westonbirt School, Gloucestershire
Bradford Grammar School
King Edward VI High School for Girls, Birmingham

Outstanding Progress - Secondary School, sponsored by Swiftclean

Presented to the UK Secondary School that has made significant improvements in the management and educational performance of the school.

St Damian's RC Science College, Lancashire
St. Andrew’s Catholic School, Surrey
Kendrick School, Reading
Redden Court School, Essex
Manchester Academy

Outstanding Progress - Primary School, sponsored by Action Mats

Presented to the UK Primary School that has made has made significant improvements in the management and educational performance of the school.

Kirton Primary School, Lincolnshire
St Luke's Church of England Primary School, London
Addingham Primary School, Bradford
Christopher Hatton Primary School, London
Thornbury Leadership Academy, Bradford
Croftway Academy, Northumberland

SEN Provision Award, sponsored by Nasen

Presented to the UK SEN Establishment that can demonstrate an increase in the quality of care and education services provided to students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

Pioneer School, Essex
Whitefield Academy Trust, London
Westlea Primary, Swindon
Moon Hall School, Surrey
Castledon School, Essex

ICT Innovation Award, sponsored by Richo

Presented to the educational establishment that can demonstrate innovation in its approach to teaching IT and computing that furthers the learning experience of all its students.

Sherborne Girls, Dorset
St Swithun Wells Primary School, Middlesex
St John's CofE Primary School, Hampshire
Fulford School, York
Duncanrig Secondary School, Glasgow

ICT Facility Award, sponsored by Hyve Group

Awarded to the educational establishment that has developed a first class teaching environment for ICT and related subjects.

City of London Freemans School
Kettering Buccleuch Academy
Bath and Wells Multi Academy Trust
Mary Astell Academy, Newcastle

Environmental Practice Award, sponsored by Ubris Schreder

Recognises the school that goes above and beyond when it comes to minimising its impact on the environment, as well as providing quality environmental education to its pupils.

Highfield and Brookham Schools, Hampshire
Stony Dean School, Buckinghamshire
Kingsley School Devon
Lockers Park, Hertfordshire
Piper's Corner School, Buckinghamshire

School Procurement Award, sponsored by Konica Minolta

Recognising an individual project where a school has worked with an outside agency or local authority to refine its buying practices and increase value to the taxpayer.

Oasis Community Learning, London
West Sussex County Council
Brigantia Learning Trust, Sheffield
Welsh Government Commercial Delivery team

School Security Award, sponsored by Konica Minolta

Recognising the UK school that has made outstanding efforts to increase security through a combination of increased awareness in staff and pupils and the procurement and installation of additional security measures.

Wade Deacon Trust, Cheshire
North East Lincolnshire Council
Christ’s Hospital School, West Sussex
St Edwards CofE Academy, Essex

Community Award, sponsored by Holmes & Partners

This award recognises schools working in partnership with the community and other public sector bodies on projects that bring specific benefits to the local community.

Berkhampstead School, Hertfordshire
Newent Community School & Sixth Form, Gloucestershire
Swillington Primary School, West Yorkshire
Dunoon Grammar School, Argyll

Play Space Award

Returning for 2023 presented to the outdoor playground environment and spaces in nurseries/primary schools where innovative equipment creates opportunities for learning.

Merstham Primary School, Surrey
Chapel St. Leonard’s Primary School , Lincolnshire
St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, London
De Lacy Pontefract Primary School, West Yorkshire
Thomas Fairchild Community School, London

School Building Award

The School Building Award is presented to the establishment that has a school building designed to provide quality and inclusive learning environments, that demonstrate modern methods of construction and are sensitive to the environment and its surroundings.

Bingham Primary School, Nottingham
Merstham Park School, Surrey
Tring School, Hertfordshire
Elizabeth Jones Literacy Hub at St.Damian's RC Science College, Lancashire
Tarleton Academy, Lancashire
The High School Leckhampton, Gloucestershire

School Recruitment Award

This award recognises an educational establishment which has invested in its recruitment methods and processes to ensure a timely intake of appropriate teaching and support staff.

Shrewton CE Primary School, Wilshire
Berkhampstead School, Hertfordshire
Kingsbury Primary School, Lancashire

School Catering Award

Presented to an educational establishment in the UK that can demonstrate a commitment to healthy eating and value for money through the provision of a first class catering service available to all students.

Stormont School, Essex
Leger Education Trust, South Yorkshire
Washingborough Academy, Lincolnshire
John Gulson Primary School, Coventry

STEM Award

Awarded to the educational establishment that has excelled in the provision of a first class environment for teaching STEM subjects including Maths, Technology and Sciences.

Repton School
Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College, Cheshire
St Paul's School, London

School Sports Award

Awarded to the educational establishment in the UK that can demonstrate an outstanding commitment to developing the sporting skills of its students through the provision of first class facilities and coaching programmes.

Heathfield Junior School, Middlesex
New College Leicester
Thorpe Hall School, Essex
St Paul's School, London
Westholme School, Lancashire
Treloar's School, Hampshire

New - School Business Manager Award, sponsored by Viking

Presented to an individual whose business leadership skills and commercial outlook have had a positive impact on the school’s budgeting and strategic decision making.

Wayne Allsopp
New College Leicester
Louise Eames
Wolvercote Primary School, Oxford
Naeema Hasan
Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School (TIBHS), Lancashire
Sandra Sant
Hawarden High School, Flintshire

New: EB Leadership Award - Primary

Recognising inspirational school leaders whose role has led to significant and positive improvements in primary education by inspiring and facilitating the wider school team.

Sarah Hewitt-Clarkson
Headteacher - Anderson Park Primary School, Birmingham
Helen Stott
Headteacher - Allerton CE Primary, Leeds
Nicky Donley
Executive Headteacher - Kirton Primary School, Lincolnshire

New: EB Leadership Award - Secondary

NEW FOR 2023: Recognising inspirational school leaders whose role has led to significant and positive improvements in seondary school education by inspiring and facilitating the wider school team.

James Eldon
Principal - Manchester Academy
Matthew Burke
Headmaster - St Edward's, Cheltenham
Arthur Barzey
Headteacher - Heron Hall Academy, London

New: Educational Resource Award - Primary

Recognising a new and innovative educational product or service which supports teaching and increases pupil engagement in the primary schools sector.

Scode
Phonics-based spelling scheme
Flash Academy
Key skills development software
Chameleon PDE
PSHE Teaching Resources for Schools
Action Mats
Activity-based mat system
Classroom Secrets
Dyslexia intervention programme

New: Educational Resource Award - Secondary

Recognising a new and innovative educational product or service which supports teaching and increases pupil engagement in the primary schools sector.

Sphero
STEM and computer science resource
Pinnacle Furniture
Konetic/Konvolve lab furniture
Fiction Express
Author/reader platform
VotesforSchools
Engagement Resource

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