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
🚲 After-School Bike Mechanics Club 🚲
Our After-School Bike Mechanics Club is delivered by Ayup Community Ltd, a worker-owned, not-for-profit cooperative based in Derby. Run entirely by passionate volunteers, Ayup Community takes donated and unloved bikes and rebuilds them to a high standard—making cycling safer, more affordable, and more accessible for our local community.
Through this club, students learn real-world mechanical skills, including:
🔧 How bikes are designed and how each part works
🔧 The differences between bike types and why design matters
🔧 How to carry out a weekly M-Check to keep bikes safe
🔧 Replacing cables and brake pads and making key adjustments
🔧 Maintaining gears and understanding cable condition
🔧 Tyres, wheels, inner tubes, and puncture repairs
🔧 General maintenance to keep bikes safe, efficient, and long-lasting
#BikeMechanicsClub #HandsOnLearning #StudentSuccess #PracticalSkills #AyupCommunity #CyclingForAll #ProudMoment #leadacademytrust
🚲 After-School Bike Mechanics Club 🚲
Our After-School Bike Mechanics Club is delivered by Ayup Community Ltd, a worker-owned, not-for-profit cooperative based in Derby. Run entirely by passionate volunteers, Ayup Community takes donated and unloved bikes and rebuilds them to a high standard—making cycling safer, more affordable, and more accessible for our local community.
Through this club, students learn real-world mechanical skills, including:
🔧 How bikes are designed and how each part works
🔧 The differences between bike types and why design matters
🔧 How to carry out a weekly M-Check to keep bikes safe
🔧 Replacing cables and brake pads and making key adjustments
🔧 Maintaining gears and understanding cable condition
🔧 Tyres, wheels, inner tubes, and puncture repairs
🔧 General maintenance to keep bikes safe, efficient, and long-lasting
#BikeMechanicsClub #HandsOnLearning #StudentSuccess #PracticalSkills #AyupCommunity #CyclingForAll #ProudMoment #leadacademytrust
🌈 LGBT+ History🌈 LGBT+ History Month 2026 🌈
This month, we proudly celebrate LGBT+ History Month — a time to recognise the achievements, voices, and experiences of LGBT+ people past and present. It’s an opportunity to reflect on progress, acknowledge challenges, and continue building a community rooted in respect, equality, and inclusion.
Together, let’s celebrate diversity and stand proudly for kindness, acceptance, and equality. 💜
#LGBTHistoryMonth2026 #InclusionMatters #EqualityAndRespect #CelebrateDiversity #BelongingForAll #SafeAndInclusive #ProudToSupport #leadacademytrust
🌈 LGBT+ History🌈 LGBT+ History Month 2026 🌈
This month, we proudly celebrate LGBT+ History Month — a time to recognise the achievements, voices, and experiences of LGBT+ people past and present. It’s an opportunity to reflect on progress, acknowledge challenges, and continue building a community rooted in respect, equality, and inclusion.
Together, let’s celebrate diversity and stand proudly for kindness, acceptance, and equality. 💜
#LGBTHistoryMonth2026 #InclusionMatters #EqualityAndRespect #CelebrateDiversity #BelongingForAll #SafeAndInclusive #ProudToSupport #leadacademytrust
🌟 Sparx Reader Students of the Week! 🌟
A huge well done to all our Students of the Week who have shown fantastic commitment and effort with their Sparx Reader homework. We are incredibly proud of those who consistently give their best and keep pushing themselves to succeed.
Keep turning those pages and aiming high… you’re doing amazing! 👏📖
#StudentsOfTheWeek #SparxReader #HardWorkPaysOff #BuildingBrightFutures
#EffortMatters #leadacademytrust
🌟 Sparx Reader Students of the Week! 🌟
A huge well done to all our Students of the Week who have shown fantastic commitment and effort with their Sparx Reader homework. We are incredibly proud of those who consistently give their best and keep pushing themselves to succeed.
Keep turning those pages and aiming high… you’re doing amazing! 👏📖
#StudentsOfTheWeek #SparxReader #HardWorkPaysOff #BuildingBrightFutures
#EffortMatters #leadacademytrust
Roblox might be a favourite with kids 🎮💬, but its huge mix of user‑created worlds can sometimes expose them to things they’re not ready for.
This week’s #WakeUpWednesday guide helps parents and educators understand the risks, set smarter controls 🔐 and support children to enjoy Roblox more safely.
Download your FREE copy here >> https://vist.ly/4nkg3
Roblox might be a favourite with kids 🎮💬, but its huge mix of user‑created worlds can sometimes expose them to things they’re not ready for.
This week’s #WakeUpWednesday guide helps parents and educators understand the risks, set smarter controls 🔐 and support children to enjoy Roblox more safely.
Download your FREE copy here >> https://vist.ly/4nkg3
🥯✨ Start Your Day Right at Bagel Breakfast Club! ✨🥯
Kick off your morning the best way — with Bagel Breakfast Club!
📅 Every weekday
⏰ 8:10–8:25am
Grab a bagel, chill with friends and get set for the day ahead. It’s relaxed, friendly — no sign-up needed, just turn up! 😄
💛 Good food. Good vibes. Great start to the day.
#bagelbreakfastclub #startthedayright #SchoolLife #leadacademytrust
🥯✨ Start Your Day Right at Bagel Breakfast Club! ✨🥯
Kick off your morning the best way — with Bagel Breakfast Club!
📅 Every weekday
⏰ 8:10–8:25am
Grab a bagel, chill with friends and get set for the day ahead. It’s relaxed, friendly — no sign-up needed, just turn up! 😄
💛 Good food. Good vibes. Great start to the day.
#bagelbreakfastclub #startthedayright #SchoolLife #leadacademytrust
Coming to school matters — just like your friends matter, and your teachers matter too.
School is a place where we’ve got each other’s backs 💪
We support one another through the tough days, the nervous moments, and the worrying times — so we can enjoy the good days even more and make memories that last forever.
Your teachers are there every step of the way, cheering you on and helping you reach your goals…let`s make this another great week…because school means more 🙌
#SchoolMeansMore #EveryDayCounts #SchoolLife #FriendsMatter #TeachersSupport #StrongerTogether #leadacademytrust
Coming to school matters — just like your friends matter, and your teachers matter too.
School is a place where we’ve got each other’s backs 💪
We support one another through the tough days, the nervous moments, and the worrying times — so we can enjoy the good days even more and make memories that last forever.
Your teachers are there every step of the way, cheering you on and helping you reach your goals…let`s make this another great week…because school means more 🙌
#SchoolMeansMore #EveryDayCounts #SchoolLife #FriendsMatter #TeachersSupport #StrongerTogether #leadacademytrust
📚✨ Well done to our fantastic students! ✨📚
We’re so proud of the effort and commitment you’ve shown with your reading homework. Your hard work is building essential skills that support learning across all subjects.
Reading not only grows knowledge and imagination, but also strengthens thinking, communication, and confidence — skills that are key for future learning, careers, and life beyond school. 🌟
👏 Keep up the brilliant work and keep reading! 👏
#ProudOfOurStudents #ReadingForSuccess #LoveToRead #StudentAchievement #BuildingFutures #LiteracyMatters #leadacademytrust
📚✨ Well done to our fantastic students! ✨📚
We’re so proud of the effort and commitment you’ve shown with your reading homework. Your hard work is building essential skills that support learning across all subjects.
Reading not only grows knowledge and imagination, but also strengthens thinking, communication, and confidence — skills that are key for future learning, careers, and life beyond school. 🌟
👏 Keep up the brilliant work and keep reading! 👏
#ProudOfOurStudents #ReadingForSuccess #LoveToRead #StudentAchievement #BuildingFutures #LiteracyMatters #leadacademytrust
Holocaust Memorial Day – 27 January 2026
27 January marks Holocaust Memorial Day, commemorating 81 years since the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau in 1945. It is a day to remember the six million Jewish men, women, and children murdered during the Holocaust, along with the millions of other innocent people persecuted and killed by the Nazi regime.
This was the focus of our assemblies last week, where students reflected on the importance of remembrance and the lessons we can learn from the Holocaust — about tolerance, standing up against hatred, and the responsibility we all share to challenge prejudice and discrimination in today’s world.
We remember, we reflect, and we learn.
Holocaust Memorial Day – 27 January 2026
27 January marks Holocaust Memorial Day, commemorating 81 years since the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau in 1945. It is a day to remember the six million Jewish men, women, and children murdered during the Holocaust, along with the millions of other innocent people persecuted and killed by the Nazi regime.
This was the focus of our assemblies last week, where students reflected on the importance of remembrance and the lessons we can learn from the Holocaust — about tolerance, standing up against hatred, and the responsibility we all share to challenge prejudice and discrimination in today’s world.
We remember, we reflect, and we learn.
