It has been a real joy to see the development of our students through the rigours of the Duke of Edinburgh award scheme.  This programme, which is fully embedded into the curriculum at CAN, is having a positive impact on so many of the young people... More

The Academy continues to inspire visitors who see our students engaged and working in individual and creative ways.  The flexible learning spaces combined with our innovative staff promote a personalised learning experience and this is what has inspired... More

It is really exciting news that CAN are being represented at an international conference in Brazil by two staff who have worked with students on designing an amazing virtual learning world.  In this students can explore real life issues from all areas... More

It has been great to see so many visitors  leaving the Academy recently feeling so inspired.  This week was a good example with visitors from another school in the county who saw a Maths puzzle day, professional catering demonstration, Claire Young... More

CAN staff and students are looking forward to a fun and interactive day on Friday 15th March for Red Nose Day.  Students have come up with many innovative ways of raising funds for Comic Relief.  It should be interesting! More

At the Academy we are really looking forward to working with our new Year 7's in September, when we will be full again.  This shows very clearly the continued progress that the Academy is making and that our local community are responding to us. More

As usual great commitment is being shown from staff and students at CAN as we begin this half term.  It was really nice to see so many people in school learning during half term in a wide variety of programmes for all year groups.  CAN continues to... More

There was a fantastic turn out at the recent Year 8 Options Evening with 96% of parents responding to the event.  This reflects wonderfully the support of our young people and families which will have a huge positive impact on their futures. More

CAN students are beginning to engage with our unique KS4 curriculum offer.  This programme allows students a real opportunity to personalise their curriculum and achieve high levels of success.  It combines years 9, 10 and 11 at the right level for... More

We are delighted to have been invited as a school to the biggest IT conference in the country known as the BETT (British Educational Training and Technology) exhibition at the Excel centre, London which takes place on Thursday 31st January.  Staff and... More