11/05/26
Programme of Dates 2026
Please see dates for a look around secondary schools September 2026.
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Please read the articles below to keep up to date with life at West Park Academy.
- 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 
02/04/26School Council
The school council played an important role in shaping our locality yesterday. They worked alongside Bussy Armstrong, developers and the council to give their feedback on the proposed designs for a new play park near Cow Green Lane.Read Full Story
01/04/26Mayor's Song Contest
On the 6th March, some of the choir took part in the annual Mayor’s singing competition at the Dolphin Centre. The children sang ‘What Dreams are Made of’ from the Disney movie Lizzie McGuire.Read Full Story
01/04/26Epilepsy Awareness Day
On 26.3.26 West Park took park in Epilepsy Awareness Day is a special day to help people learn more about epilepsy and support those who live with it.Read Full Story- 26/03/26
Smart Watches
Dear Parents/Guardians, Children must not be sent to school wearing smart watches. Devices with messaging, calling or location-sharing features pose safeguarding risks and interfere with the school's ability to maintain a secure environment for all pupils. Our procedures are in place to...Read Full Story 
11/02/26Your School Lottery
Welcome to West Park Academy Lottery. This lottery has been set up specifically to raise money and make a difference for our children! It's a fantastic way to bring Parents, Carers, Teachers and the wider community together, in partnership with our school, and at the same time give somethi...Read Full Story- 03/02/26
11/09/25Communication Via Arbor
We have switched text messaging and emails from Teachers2Parents (Eduspot) to Arbor. All messages to parents will be sent direct to your Arbor app: the Arbor logo will show on your notifications informing you there is a message waiting. This will include Head bumps, letters etc Pleas...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- 27/03/26
Live Well, Work Well Darlington
Please see attached Live Well, Work Well Darlington Spring Edition 2026.Read Full Story 
19/03/26Meningitis Awareness
Meningitis Awareness Information Please see information below from the Northern Child Network, NHS North East and North Cumbria ICB. Meningitis awareness Cases of invasive meningococcal disease have been confirmed in Kent which may be a cause for concern for some. It is always important to...Read Full Story