It is with great pleasure that I extend a warm welcome to you from Noel-Baker Academy. I feel incredibly privileged as Headteacher to represent the incredible work undertaken by my staff in nurturing and developing the ambitions and interests of the children of our community. At Noel- Baker, I truly believe that every child is encouraged to be extraordinary.
My staff and I are dedicated to fostering an environment of excellence and high aspirations. Our mission is to ensure that each student is provided with the opportunities and support necessary to fulfil their individual potential. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of education, nurturing a culture of ambition, and instilling a lifelong love of learning.
Every member of our school community, is challenged daily to be the best version of ourselves – be that through our conduct, our endeavour or our personal resilience. Success rarely comes easily, and the most worthwhile achievements are earned through hard work and dedication. That is not to say that learning should not be fun, and we aim to encourage intellectual curiosity by delivering a rigorous and enriching curriculum. We set high expectations for all our students, encouraging them to strive for excellence in all that they do.
Our core values of Lead, Empower, Achieve, and Drive underpin our focus upon developing well rounded and successful young people. Through our curriculum and wide extra-curricular offer, we aim to build character, and I am proud to lead a school in which integrity, empathy and social justice are as highly prized as academic outcomes.
We recognise that the partnership between home and school is fundamental to the success of our students. We value open communication and collaboration with parents and guardians, and we are eager to work together to support your child’s educational journey. When trusted adults show genuine interest in a child’s ambitions, interests and achievements they attend more frequently, they progress more rapidly, and they thrive in school. Parental involvement and encouragement are vital in helping us achieve our shared goal of providing the very best educational experience for all our children.
If you want to find out more about what we do at Noel-Baker, I encourage you invest a little time to explore our website and see a small portion of the incredible achievements of our wonderful students. Hopefully, you will gleam a little of what makes our school so special.
Esse extraordinarium!
Paul Greenough – Headteacher
🚀 Year 9 Launchpad Success with Young Enterprise! 🚀
Our Year 9 students recently took part in the Launchpad programme delivered by Young Enterprise, a leading British charity that has been inspiring young people in enterprise and financial education since 1962.
Across three fast-paced and highly engaging days, students worked in teams to discover what it takes to launch a business. They identified their strengths, took on different roles, managed budgets, and developed brand identities and marketing ideas.
The creativity, confidence, and enthusiasm on display were fantastic — and it’s clear we have some future entrepreneurs in the making!
To celebrate their achievements, students were recognised with awards for Innovation, Marketing, Teamwork, Elevator Pitch, and Best New Business.
🏆 Prize Winners:
• Teamwork – Shakes n Smoothies Co. – Team CEOs: Sadie F & Cielo C-S
• Marketing – Kasey’s Coffee – Team CEOs: Kasey A & Louis E
• Innovation – Only Nans – Team CEOs: Mason M & Kyrah-Grace D
• Elevator Pitch – Experience Gym – Team CEOs: Leandro V & Elyza R-C
• Best New Business – Only Nans – Team CEOs: Mason M & Kyrah-Grace D
💬 Simon Paterson, Young Enterprise, said:
“What an amazing three days teaching business and finance to Year 9 students at Noel Baker Academy. Our flagship Launchpad Programme was the perfect way to start the new year, with the entire year group fully engaged and enthusiastic throughout… Every student grew in confidence while developing key skills such as problem solving, financial planning, design, teamwork and communication. It’s clear that the faculty at Noel-Baker Academy are deeply committed to developing socially conscious young leaders. A special shout-out to Mr Wells, whose passion for teaching and for doing the right thing for students was genuinely inspiring. I’m already looking forward to next year!”
👏 Huge congratulations to all students involved — an inspiring experience and a fantastic achievement for our school community!
#noelbakeracademy #youngentrepreneur #launchpadprogramme #LEADACADEMYTRUST #youngenterprise
🚀 Year 9 Launchpad Success with Young Enterprise! 🚀
Our Year 9 students recently took part in the Launchpad programme delivered by Young Enterprise, a leading British charity that has been inspiring young people in enterprise and financial education since 1962.
Across three fast-paced and highly engaging days, students worked in teams to discover what it takes to launch a business. They identified their strengths, took on different roles, managed budgets, and developed brand identities and marketing ideas.
The creativity, confidence, and enthusiasm on display were fantastic — and it’s clear we have some future entrepreneurs in the making!
To celebrate their achievements, students were recognised with awards for Innovation, Marketing, Teamwork, Elevator Pitch, and Best New Business.
🏆 Prize Winners:
• Teamwork – Shakes n Smoothies Co. – Team CEOs: Sadie F & Cielo C-S
• Marketing – Kasey’s Coffee – Team CEOs: Kasey A & Louis E
• Innovation – Only Nans – Team CEOs: Mason M & Kyrah-Grace D
• Elevator Pitch – Experience Gym – Team CEOs: Leandro V & Elyza R-C
• Best New Business – Only Nans – Team CEOs: Mason M & Kyrah-Grace D
💬 Simon Paterson, Young Enterprise, said:
“What an amazing three days teaching business and finance to Year 9 students at Noel Baker Academy. Our flagship Launchpad Programme was the perfect way to start the new year, with the entire year group fully engaged and enthusiastic throughout… Every student grew in confidence while developing key skills such as problem solving, financial planning, design, teamwork and communication. It’s clear that the faculty at Noel-Baker Academy are deeply committed to developing socially conscious young leaders. A special shout-out to Mr Wells, whose passion for teaching and for doing the right thing for students was genuinely inspiring. I’m already looking forward to next year!”
👏 Huge congratulations to all students involved — an inspiring experience and a fantastic achievement for our school community!
#noelbakeracademy #youngentrepreneur #launchpadprogramme #LEADACADEMYTRUST #youngenterprise
❄️ Happy Snowy Friday from Noel-Baker Academy! ❄️
A huge thank you to all our parents and carers for getting students into school today despite the snow we received overnight. We know it wasn’t easy! Even on snowy days, attendance really matters, and we are incredibly proud of those students who made it in — even if they arrived a little later than usual, it all counts.
Some of our students have also made the most of the beautiful snowfall, as you can see from our photographs ❄️☃️
Enjoy the rest of the day, please stay safe if you’re out and about, and thank you again for your continued support.
❄️ Happy Snowy Friday from Noel-Baker Academy! ❄️
A huge thank you to all our parents and carers for getting students into school today despite the snow we received overnight. We know it wasn’t easy! Even on snowy days, attendance really matters, and we are incredibly proud of those students who made it in — even if they arrived a little later than usual, it all counts.
Some of our students have also made the most of the beautiful snowfall, as you can see from our photographs ❄️☃️
Enjoy the rest of the day, please stay safe if you’re out and about, and thank you again for your continued support.
Children and young people use the internet every day to learn, play, and connect, but the online world is not always safe.
This weeks #WakeUpWednesday provides clear and practical advice to support safer and healthier digital habits, helping young people to make informed, secure choices when using technology.
Download your FREE copy here >> https://vist.ly/4ku5z
Children and young people use the internet every day to learn, play, and connect, but the online world is not always safe.
This weeks #WakeUpWednesday provides clear and practical advice to support safer and healthier digital habits, helping young people to make informed, secure choices when using technology.
Download your FREE copy here >> https://vist.ly/4ku5z
🎉🥯 New Year, New Mornings! 🥯🎉
Kick off the year the best way — with Bagel Breakfast Club!
📅 Every weekday
⏰ 8:10–8:25am
Grab a bagel, hang out with friends, meet new people, and start your day feeling good. It’s relaxed, social, and everyone’s welcome — just turn up!
✨ Friends • Food • Good vibes
✨ The easiest way to start your morning right
See you there! 😄🥯
#BagelBreakfastClub #StartYourDayRight #MorningVibes #BreakfastWithFriends
#SchoolMornings #GoodFoodGoodMood #EveryoneWelcome #NewYearNewStart #leadacademytrust
🎉🥯 New Year, New Mornings! 🥯🎉
Kick off the year the best way — with Bagel Breakfast Club!
📅 Every weekday
⏰ 8:10–8:25am
Grab a bagel, hang out with friends, meet new people, and start your day feeling good. It’s relaxed, social, and everyone’s welcome — just turn up!
✨ Friends • Food • Good vibes
✨ The easiest way to start your morning right
See you there! 😄🥯
#BagelBreakfastClub #StartYourDayRight #MorningVibes #BreakfastWithFriends
#SchoolMornings #GoodFoodGoodMood #EveryoneWelcome #NewYearNewStart #leadacademytrust
✨ Happy New Year to our students and families! ✨
A day late, but just as heartfelt — we wish you all a very happy, healthy New Year.
We hope the year ahead is filled with growth, joy, and exciting opportunities for every one of our students.
We’re looking forward to welcoming everyone back and to the start of what promises to be an amazing year of learning and achievements together. 🌟📚
Here’s to a wonderful year ahead!
✨ Happy New Year to our students and families! ✨
A day late, but just as heartfelt — we wish you all a very happy, healthy New Year.
We hope the year ahead is filled with growth, joy, and exciting opportunities for every one of our students.
We’re looking forward to welcoming everyone back and to the start of what promises to be an amazing year of learning and achievements together. 🌟📚
Here’s to a wonderful year ahead!
🎉 Inflatable fun is coming! 🎈
Students who have achieved `Top Merit` will be celebrating in style this Half Term 2.
Well done to our students achieving Top Merit this Half Term 2.
We can’t wait to celebrate your fantastic achievements!
#TopMerit #TopMeritAchievers #StudentSuccess #CelebratingSuccess #HardWorkPaysOff #ProudMoments #SchoolLife #HalfTerm2 #WellDone #AchievementUnlocked #leadacademytrust
🎉 Inflatable fun is coming! 🎈
Students who have achieved `Top Merit` will be celebrating in style this Half Term 2.
Well done to our students achieving Top Merit this Half Term 2.
We can’t wait to celebrate your fantastic achievements!
#TopMerit #TopMeritAchievers #StudentSuccess #CelebratingSuccess #HardWorkPaysOff #ProudMoments #SchoolLife #HalfTerm2 #WellDone #AchievementUnlocked #leadacademytrust
🌟 Rise and shine, Noel-Baker — even on those dark, chilly mornings! 🌟
The best way to warm up and start your day right? Join us for Bagel Breakfast Club — Every week day, 8:10am to 8:25am in the canteen.
Enjoy a FREE bagel, catch up with friends, and fuel up with good vibes before the day begins. ☕✨
Cold mornings feel better together — so come on in, grab your bagel, and let’s make every day a success! 💪
#BagelBreakfastClub #FuelForSuccess #StartStrong #WarmUpWithUs #MorningMotivation #NoelBakerEnergy #LeadAcademyTrust #DerbyCityInclusionPartnership
🌟 Rise and shine, Noel-Baker — even on those dark, chilly mornings! 🌟
The best way to warm up and start your day right? Join us for Bagel Breakfast Club — Every week day, 8:10am to 8:25am in the canteen.
Enjoy a FREE bagel, catch up with friends, and fuel up with good vibes before the day begins. ☕✨
Cold mornings feel better together — so come on in, grab your bagel, and let’s make every day a success! 💪
#BagelBreakfastClub #FuelForSuccess #StartStrong #WarmUpWithUs #MorningMotivation #NoelBakerEnergy #LeadAcademyTrust #DerbyCityInclusionPartnership
🎉 Attendance Raffle Winners 🎉
Today’s draw, carried out by our Headteacher Mr Greenough, saw two lucky winners!
👏 Preston T (Y11) won a meal for two at The Merlin
👏 Olivia C (Y10) won Derbyshire County Cricket Club tickets
Well done to today’s winners! 👏
Who will be next in tomorrow’s draw? 👀🎟️
#AttendanceMatters #RaffleWinners #WellDone #StudentRewards #SchoolLife #Congratulations #KeepTurningUp #WhoWillBeNext #leadacademytrust
🎉 Attendance Raffle Winners 🎉
Today’s draw, carried out by our Headteacher Mr Greenough, saw two lucky winners!
👏 Preston T (Y11) won a meal for two at The Merlin
👏 Olivia C (Y10) won Derbyshire County Cricket Club tickets
Well done to today’s winners! 👏
Who will be next in tomorrow’s draw? 👀🎟️
#AttendanceMatters #RaffleWinners #WellDone #StudentRewards #SchoolLife #Congratulations #KeepTurningUp #WhoWillBeNext #leadacademytrust
