Welcome to Noel-Baker Academy

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Welcome to Noel-Baker Academy

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Welcome from the Headteacher

A warm welcome to our website and thank you for the interest you have shown in Noel-Baker Academy. It is my privilege to serve our community as Headteacher. I hope that this website will give you a clear idea of our vision, our values and the opportunities that are available at the Noel-Baker Academy.

At Noel-Baker Academy we believe passionately that our students are entitled to the same breadth and depth of provision as any student attending any of the best schools in the country. This is a vision shared with the LEAD Academy Trust, of which we are a part. We know that we are on a journey towards excellence and that with persistent effort, hard work and patience amazing things can and will be achieved for and by our young people.

We are proud of our traditional and no-nonsense approach to uniform, teaching and behaviour. We expect our parents and our community to support us in the work that we do and on our journey towards making Noel-Baker the best Academy it can be. As such, we demand respect from all our community for one and other because we know that this breeds a culture of respect, encouragement and nurture. In this culture we can expect everyone to strive to be extraordinary.

We value the support and contribution made by parents, governors and the community. We know that parents and carers are vitally important to our student’s success and we expect our parents to stay in contact and involved with the Academy.

We recognise that there is always opportunity for continual improvement; we want Noel-Baker Academy to not only be the Academy of choice in the local community, but to continually be improving in every aspect.

Please do not hesitate to contact us should you require any further information about the Academy.

Mrs Richardson – Headteacher

Our pupils are entitled to leave school with the ability to be the leaders for the future. 

Hear from Mrs Richardson and pupils at Noel-Baker Academy to learn about the academy’s vision and values, teaching team and some of our pupils’ favourite subjects.
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See our latest vacancies

  • Job Role: Head of Maths
  • Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR1B £12,370
  • Start Date: 01/09/2025

Join Noel-Baker Academy as Head of Maths and help us deliver high-quality education for all. Contribute to meaningful change—apply today to help us empower every child to reach their full potential.

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  • Location: Derby or Sheffield
  • Closing date: 6th May 2025
  • Salary: LP11 – LP15

Join the team as a Quality of Education Lead Practitioner and help drive improvements across secondary academies in Derby and Sheffield. This is a strategic, cross-academy role focused on improving curriculum, teaching, and learning, working closely with Headteachers and senior leaders.

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  • Role type: Volunteer
  • Meeting commitments: 3 x Formal, 3 x Engagement across the academic year
  • Further commitments: Depending on the time you have to give

Join Noel-Baker Academy as a Community Governor and help us deliver high-quality education for all. No prior governance experience is required, as training is provided. Our Governors attend six meetings annually and are encouraged to support the academy through site visits. Contribute to meaningful change—apply today to help us empower every child to reach their full potential.

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Latest News

Check out our latest Instagram posts!

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week! 💜

This year is all about coming together for mental health through our communities. 🤝

Being part of a positive community is good for mental health and wellbeing. It helps us to belong, feel supported, and have purpose. 💜

Find out more about the week: www.mentalhealth.org.uk/mhaw

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week! 💜

This year is all about coming together for mental health through our communities. 🤝

Being part of a positive community is good for mental health and wellbeing. It helps us to belong, feel supported, and have purpose. 💜

Find out more about the week: www.mentalhealth.org.uk/mhaw

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🌟 Exciting News! 🌟

Attention students and parents! 

We are thrilled to announce our upcoming school trips! 🎉

📅 Year 7 & 8 will be heading to Drayton Manor/Spring Lakes! 
🎢 Year 9 & 10 will be off to the thrilling Alton Towers!

All details have been sent via email, so please check your inbox! 📧 Don't forget, payments must be made through the school gateway by the deadline of Friday, June 6th. 

Let’s make some unforgettable memories together! 🥳

#SchoolTrip #AdventureAwaits #DraytonManor #AltonTowers #Year7 #Year8 #Year9 #Year10 #NBAMakingmemories

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟

Attention students and parents!

We are thrilled to announce our upcoming school trips! 🎉

📅 Year 7 & 8 will be heading to Drayton Manor/Spring Lakes!
🎢 Year 9 & 10 will be off to the thrilling Alton Towers!

All details have been sent via email, so please check your inbox! 📧 Don`t forget, payments must be made through the school gateway by the deadline of Friday, June 6th.

Let’s make some unforgettable memories together! 🥳

#SchoolTrip #AdventureAwaits #DraytonManor #AltonTowers #Year7 #Year8 #Year9 #Year10 #NBAMakingmemories

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🎉👏 Huge congratulations to our Year 8 superstar, Oscar F! 

At the Rolls Royce end-of-season presentation, he took home both the 'Players' Player' and 'Coach's Player' awards for the under 12s team. 🏆🏉

What makes this even more special is that Oscar is sharing this moment with his younger brother, Cobey, also a Year 7 NBA student who is kicking off his first season on the same team. 

Cobey has shown incredible strength, recently finishing chemotherapy treatment for T-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma on January 5th, 2024 🌟💙

We are so proud of both these amazing students and can’t wait to see what the future holds for them! 💪❤️

 #NBAProudMoment #Inspiration #Teamwork #nhsheroes

🎉👏 Huge congratulations to our Year 8 superstar, Oscar F!

At the Rolls Royce end-of-season presentation, he took home both the `Players` Player` and `Coach`s Player` awards for the under 12s team. 🏆🏉

What makes this even more special is that Oscar is sharing this moment with his younger brother, Cobey, also a Year 7 NBA student who is kicking off his first season on the same team.

Cobey has shown incredible strength, recently finishing chemotherapy treatment for T-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma on January 5th, 2024 🌟💙

We are so proud of both these amazing students and can’t wait to see what the future holds for them! 💪❤️

#NBAProudMoment #Inspiration #Teamwork #nhsheroes

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🎨 Calling all Noel Baker students! 📣 Knife Crime Week is just around the corner, and Derbyshire Police need YOUR creativity! 🖌️

We're excited to announce a poster design competition where your artwork could be featured on the Derbyshire Constabulary website and their Facebook page! 🌟 

✨ Prizes await the winner and runners-up! ✨ This is an incredible opportunity to contribute to a vital topic that affects our community.

🗓️ Please submit your posters to the safeguarding office by 16/05/25 as they will be collected by Derby Police that day.

Let’s make a difference together! 💪

#KnifeCrimeAwareness #NoelBakerStudents #CommunityImpact #ArtForChange

🎨 Calling all Noel Baker students! 📣 Knife Crime Week is just around the corner, and Derbyshire Police need YOUR creativity! 🖌️

We`re excited to announce a poster design competition where your artwork could be featured on the Derbyshire Constabulary website and their Facebook page! 🌟

✨ Prizes await the winner and runners-up! ✨ This is an incredible opportunity to contribute to a vital topic that affects our community.

🗓️ Please submit your posters to the safeguarding office by 16/05/25 as they will be collected by Derby Police that day.

Let’s make a difference together! 💪

#KnifeCrimeAwareness #NoelBakerStudents #CommunityImpact #ArtForChange

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Don't miss Breakfast Club and here are a few reasons why.... 

🥯 Boosts Brain Power: Eating breakfast can improve memory, attention, and problem-solving skills. 

📚 School Success: Students who eat breakfast tend to get better grades and score higher on tests. 

⚡ Energy Levels: Breakfast provides the fuel needed to start the day and keep students energised throughout the morning. 

Have we convinced you yet? 😄 Breakfast Bagel Club starts again tomorrow morning 8:10 - 8:25am..... See you there! 

#BreakfastClub #HealthyEating #BrainPower #SchoolSuccess #EnergyBoost #BreakfastBagels 🍽️✨

Don`t miss Breakfast Club and here are a few reasons why….

🥯 Boosts Brain Power: Eating breakfast can improve memory, attention, and problem-solving skills.

📚 School Success: Students who eat breakfast tend to get better grades and score higher on tests.

⚡ Energy Levels: Breakfast provides the fuel needed to start the day and keep students energised throughout the morning.

Have we convinced you yet? 😄 Breakfast Bagel Club starts again tomorrow morning 8:10 – 8:25am….. See you there!

#BreakfastClub #HealthyEating #BrainPower #SchoolSuccess #EnergyBoost #BreakfastBagels 🍽️✨

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