British Army Training Success!
We’d like to say a huge well done to former student Brogan, who has recently completed his British Army Phase 1 training – achieving one of the highest marksmanship scores in his platoon! Brogan is part of Waterloo Company and will begin his Phase 2 training in September, where he’ll be working with the Air […]
Y11 Results Day 2025
Today, we’re celebrating our incredible Year 11 students – congratulations to you all on receiving your GCSE results! This year marks TGA’s best results post-Covid, with a record 47.9% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, and 37.8% achieving grade 5+ – a fantastic milestone for everyone involved. You have consistently embodied the […]
TGA Chess Competition
Last month, the TGA chess competitions came to an end for another year. Across the season there were many tough and exciting battles on the 64 squares of the chessboard, but ultimately there could only be one winner. Earlier in the academic year, we held the Chess Ladder competition, where participants challenged opponents and swapped […]
WPT Music Performance
During the final week of term, the talented music teachers from across Wickersley Partnership Trust joined forces to form a staff band and deliver a series of live performances to schools across the Trust. This exciting initiative was a fantastic way to celebrate the end of the academic year while showcasing the passion and skill […]
Kindness Cards
Last week, we held our termly Kindness Card Prize Draw – a fantastic opportunity to celebrate and reward those students who go above and beyond to make our school a kinder, more respectful place. Throughout the term, students have been earning Kindness Cards for demonstrating exceptional behaviour and showing genuine care for others. Whether it’s […]
Salvation Army Donations
On the last day of term, we held a non-uniform day with one important goal – to give back to the community. All donations from the day were collected in support of the Salvation Army food bank, which provides essential help to families in need. Thanks to the generosity of our students, staff, and families, […]
TGA Proud Podium
On Friday 18th July, we held our final Proud Podium of the year. Students were celebrated for a range of achievements including excellent work ethic, and having high numbers of effort and praise points. Well done, everyone! ⭐ Layla B Y8 – For showing great independent learning in Spanish ⭐ Tyler A Y10 – […]
TGA Interhouse Rounders
Students at The Gainsborough Academy finished the academic year in competitive spirit with an exciting round of Interhouse Rounders matches during the final week of term. Both Year 7 and Year 8 students took to the field, showcasing not only their athletic skills but also excellent teamwork, determination, and sportsmanship – all key values of […]
TGA Proud Podium
Last Friday, we held our weekly Proud Podium, recognising an incredible 127 students for their achievements both in and out of school. This weekly event is a chance to shine a spotlight on the hard work, resilience, and ambition shown by our students. We gave a special shout out to those students who had recently […]
Y10 Air and Space Institute Trip
Year 10 students from The Gainsborough Academy recently embarked on an unforgettable trip to the newly opened Air and Space Institute in Newark – an inspiring day filled with innovation, hands-on learning, and future career exploration. Our students stepped into a world of cutting-edge technology, aerospace innovation, and STEM-focused career opportunities. From piloting high-tech flight […]
