17/07/26
Hub 2 Leavers Party
The Hub 2 children enjoyed a wonderful leavers party on Friday 10th July 2026.
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- 08/07/26
Year 6 Transition visits for 2027
The dates for Year 6 transition visits for 2027 have been agreed as follows: Haughton Academy, Hummersknott Academy, Hurworth School, Longfield Academy, Polam Hall School, St Aidan’s CofE Academy and Wyvern Academy will provide 3 days on Wednesday 23rd, Thursday 24th and Friday 25th June...Read Full Story - 30/06/26
Active Future Futsal
WEST PARK FAMILIES – YOUR FINAL PRIORITY WEEK! 🚨 âš½ Active Future Futsal returns TONIGHT! âš½ After an incredible first session, we’re back tonight for our second instalment.Read Full Story 
23/06/26Summer Fayre 2026
Summer Fayre Wednesday 8th July 2026 2:30pm. There will be lots of stalls, bouncy castles, raffle, tombola stalls and many more.Read Full Story- 09/06/26
Leaver
Dear Parents /Carers, After four incredible years as your Home School Family Worker, the time has come for me to move on to a new chapter. While I am excited for the future, leaving this wonderful community is incredibly difficult. Over the last four years, it has been an absolute privil...Read Full Story - 05/06/26
WOW - Walk to School Challenge
West Park Academy has chosen to be part of an exciting initiative to encourage more children and their families to walk to school. WOW – the walk to school challenge is delivered by Living Streets, the UK charity for everyday walking, to...Read Full Story - 22/05/26
Home School Family Worker Vacancy
Are you committed to inclusion through helping children access education; providing support and removing barriers to enable pupils and their families to thrive? Have you a proven track record of improving outcomes for children and families through support and signposting? Have you worked direc...Read Full Story 
22/05/26School Games Mark
We have been successful in achieving the Platinum award from the School Games Mark. The School Games Mark is a government-led award scheme. It celebrates schools' commitment to developing competitive sport within their school and community. This is the third year in a row that we have achie...Read Full Story- 22/05/26
Latest Newsletter
For all the latest news and forthcoming events please see newsletter attached.Read Full Story - 18/05/26
Safeguarding Advice for Parents/Carer
Safeguarding Advice for Parents and Carers: Viral “Squishy Toy” Trend We are aware of a viral trend circulating online where children are encouraged to heat soft “squishy” toys (sometimes called NeeDoh or jelly cube toys) in a microwave. This is extremely dangerous. Whe...Read Full Story 
24/04/262 year old provision on site
You may be aware we have recently been successful in receiving funding for a 2 year old nursery. We are opening our 2 year old provision from September 2026. We are offering both 30 hour and 15 hour provision. We will be opening initially with reduced capacity and aim to grow with a phased roll o...Read Full Story- 20/04/26
Starting Reception September 2026
DfE updates Starting Reception Starting school is an exciting milestone. To help make the transition into Reception as smooth and positive as possible, the DfE ask that you share the following resources from Starting Reception with parents and carers...Read Full Story