National Triumph: WAT Family Celebrates Two Pearson National Teaching Award Wins!

18th June 2025

Today is a day of immense pride across the entire Windsor Academy Trust family! We're thrilled to announce that two of our exceptional schools, Windsor Olympus Academy and Goldsmith Primary Academy, have been honoured in the prestigious 2025 Pearson National Teaching Awards. These awards celebrate the very best of the education sector across the UK.

Silver for Transformative Partnerships at Windsor Olympus Academy

Leading our celebrations, Windsor Olympus Academy has secured a coveted Silver Award for School or College Partnership of the Year. This national recognition highlights their deep, long-standing, and transformative partnership with the Newbigin Community Trust. This collaboration has led to the co-creation of both a Community Hub and an Eco Hub on the school site, providing critical support and opportunity to hundreds of local families.

Windsor Olympus Academy truly embodies its purpose of fostering a community where everyone Thrives Together. Their work exemplifies how schools can be powerful catalysts for positive change, enriching lives both inside and outside the classroom.

Sally-Jo Wilkinson, Headteacher at Windsor Olympus Academy, said: "We are absolutely thrilled and immensely proud to receive this national recognition. It is a powerful affirmation of our core purpose, 'Thriving Together'. This award celebrates the deep-rooted partnership we have with Newbigin Community Trust and the incredible things we can achieve when we work as a true community. It is a testament to our dedicated staff, our wonderful students, and our partners, who all share our vision of unlocking the academic and personal potential in every child."

Bronze for Outstanding Dedication at Goldsmith Primary Academy

The fantastic news doesn't stop there. We are also sending huge congratulations to Goldsmith Primary Academy, who has been recognised with a prestigious Bronze Award. This wonderful achievement highlights the incredible commitment, passion, and dedication of the entire team at Goldsmith in creating a nurturing and ambitious environment for their pupils. Their success is a testament to the hard work and tireless efforts of staff who go above and beyond every day.

A National Celebration of Education

These awards are a powerful acknowledgement of the impact our educators have, coinciding with National Thank a Teacher Day, a nationwide celebration of all those transforming lives in schools across the UK.

Leading figures in education have shared their praise:

Sir Michael Morpurgo, President of the Teaching Awards Trust, said: “The dedication and impact of those involved in educating young people is truly remarkable... Your passion and commitment to shaping the next generation is extraordinary. Thank you for the difference you make every single day.”

Sharon Hague, CEO of Pearson UK, said: “Every day, educators across the UK go above and beyond to inspire, support, and shape the future generation. Today, we proudly recognise those making an extraordinary impact. Our Silver Award winners represent the very best of the profession.”

Bridget Phillipson, Secretary of State for Education, said: “Brilliant teachers make the single biggest difference to a child’s education. They don’t just deliver lessons – they transform lives... For this incredible commitment to our nation's future, we owe our teachers our deepest gratitude."

Rachel Johnson, CEO of PiXL, sponsor of the Award for School or College Partnership of the Year, said: “This year’s Silver Award winners have shown how powerful partnerships can be. Windsor Olympus Academy’s work with Newbigin Community Trust is a shining example of how vision and collaboration can drive real change for young people and families.”

This double triumph is a moment of immense pride for our entire WAT Family, reflecting the incredible work, dedication, and impact taking place in our schools every day. Congratulations once again to both Windsor Olympus Academy and Goldsmith Primary Academy on this outstanding and well-deserved national recognition!