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Welcome to The Streetly Academy, a 1400 strong, 11 - 18 Sports College in the heart of the community. Streetly enjoys an enviable reputation as a school that not only produces high levels of academic achievement, but also focusses on developing rounded and grounded young people.

There are 2 things that drive us at The Streetly Academy, Values and Achievement. We have adopted the Olympic Values that sit at the very centre of everything we do. Personal Excellence, Respect and Friendship, Inspiration, Determination and Courage, and Equality (PRIDE) are values that are universally shared, and help our students maximise their achievement. Not only are we proud of our results, we are equally proud of our well-mannered, helpful, and well-presented students.

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We have an extensive Duke of Edinburgh Awards scheme, Sports Leaders programmes and a highly effective Pupil Leadership Team whose views are sought on everything from senior staff appointments to improvements in teaching and learning. Via our pupil engagement strategy, we successful enable our students to lead and take responsibility on a wide variety of issues, from learning spaces to gardens, e-learning to the environment.

Our attractive site boasts superb facilities, particularly in the area of our sports specialism, with a full-size synthetic turf pitch, 4 court sports hall, gym and fitness area, dance studio, swimming pool, and now the country’s first and only school based Padel Tennis facility. We are particularly proud of the contribution our Sixth Form Students make to the life of the school.

At Streetly, every student has access to a one-to-one device, a Google Chromebook. As one of only 2 secondary schools in the country recognised as a Google Certified Reference School, our reputation for being leaders in using technologies for education is both national and international.

I hope that you find the information on this website of interest and that it gives you a flavour of life at The Streetly Academy. We welcome a visit at any time, so please make the time to come in and see our school at work.

Mr B.Downie
Headteacher

Latest News

2 August 2020 @StreetlyCareers

Just finished your GCSEs or A-Levels. What's your next step? Or in year 10 and looking to forward plan My Choices is here to help you @StreetlyAcademy Sign up via @LearnLiveUK @CareerEnt on Monday 3rd August from 10 am - 3 pm. ➡️https://t.co/HGPAdsK8as #Mychoices

20 July 2020

One of so many letters, cards, emails and social media posts from parents. They are hugely appreciated by our staff, so to each and every one of you who took the time, even for just a few words, thank you. https://t.co/LGi1WeJSyb

17 July 2020 @billydownie

To the wonderful staff at @StreetlyAcademy, thank you for everything you have done for our students throughout the crisis. #GoldStandard in so many ways. Now go enjoy your break doing the most important things in life. You’ve certainly earned it. https://t.co/d0lL8ygLHx

17 July 2020 @StreetlyCFAS

To all of the Students and Staff at the @StreetlyAcademy we wish you all a safe Summer holiday. We can't wait to see you all come September. From all at the Coaching Base :)

17 July 2020 @streetlyre

@StreetlyAcademy as the end of the academic year falls upon us, it's so important to say thank you. A big shout out to Mr McCourt and Miss Hussain for being the dream team. You make #StreetlyRE amazing #thankyou #dreamteam #thereisnoiinteam #proudHOD #summerholidays https://t.co/AyYS4CCm2q

16 July 2020 @StreetlyYr8

Well done to students who took part in the 8SH1 quiz every week for the past month! Pierce won last week, and yesterday’s final quiz, wonderfully hosted by Faye & Millie was won by Caitlin. A special thank you to Ms Rigarlsford for arranging this..😊 @StreetlyAcademy

15 July 2020

We are devastated to hear of the passing of Barry Wood @Bronzecc. Barry worked with our school for over 10 years, enabling & inspiring thousands of young people to play cricket! Our thoughts are with Barry’s family & everyone at Bronze at this sad time. RIP Baz https://t.co/0Gib3nepQ7

15 July 2020

@Parkercat3 Yes. Full uniform in September due to change in government guidance. Full return details to be sent home soon.

15 July 2020 @StreetlyYr9

10 athletes so far this week have taken on the @StreetlyAcademy Virtual Mile! Why not give it a go - its the final one for the term! https://t.co/xwJNXVpHcd

14 July 2020 @StreetlyGeog

Recommended summer viewing for GCSE Geographers! Perfect revision for Resource Management and Tectonic Hazards 🌋The first episode also gives a taster for October’s Iceland trip 🇮🇸 (Plus it’s Zac Efron so what’s not to love??!) https://t.co/Sg9UVoiX0U

14 July 2020 @StreetlyYr9

Perfect day to complete your Virtual @StreetlyAcademy Mile! Get out there and run your mile -> complete the form (link below)! Good luck https://t.co/xwJNXVpHcd

13 July 2020 @jamiebunch

This video is brilliant and great recognition to C&YP @StreetlyAcademy for outstanding contributions. Big shout to all the staff to maintain things like this through the recent challenging times. Enjoy your summer. 👏 #ProudGovernor https://t.co/cxf94DM0z1

10 July 2020 @StreetlyYr9

21 athletes took on the ⁦@StreetlyAcademy⁩ Virtual Mile this week. Aaron (5.15) retains the 🥇for the boys and Bethan ran a VERY impressive 5.41 to take 🥇for the girls! Well done all - final week next week, lets have a huge turn out!! https://t.co/BtJ3oBYCiL

10 July 2020 @tphollingsworth

This is how you make your students feel special. This is how you celebrate not just achievement and ambition but compassion & inclusivity. What a film - Honoured to be asked to contribute. Led by the fantastic @billydownie The @StreetlyAcademy is a helluva school #PrideAwards https://t.co/lUkGshhosl

10 July 2020 @peers_beth

This bought a smile to my face today. This was the best night in the school calendar for me personally, it’s great to see that it can still happen despite the current situations! Congrats to everyone @StreetlyAcademy 🥳 https://t.co/xS3SqR7nu3

10 July 2020 @StreetlyDrama

@StreetlyAcademy @StreetlyYr7 PRIDE AWARDS! so amazing this is still going ahead! Dramas Mr Quinn has his best speaking voice on! #ignitingpassion https://t.co/0DrVtw93bR

10 July 2020 @StreetlyYr9

Very excited for the Year 9 Pride awards! https://t.co/RClaGwBo4c

10 July 2020

#StreetlyPrideAwards2020 Official photos available from https://t.co/8qNQD1yv7V Access code STREETLY100720

10 July 2020 @TullyKearney

@StreetlyAcademy @SteveBrownGBWR @tphollingsworth @craigdavidheap @priyalakhani @jodiestimpson @IanWright0 A huge honour to be asked to contribute to this by my former school - which is not just academically great, but the pastoral care is brilliant, and most importantly it’s wonderfully inclusive. Well done everyone! 👏👏👏