Eleven Photography and Art students have recently returned from a four-day study trip to the beautiful city of Venice. The group studied culture and architecture to enhance their creative portfolios for both GCSE and A' Level coursework.

Thank you to the 674 visitors who recently attended our Year 6 Open Evening. We now need your help!

Students and staff at King James I Academy have recently raised a total of £241.56 for Macmillan Cancer Support by taking part in the national World's Biggest Coffee Morning event.

With visitors from a wide range of national and local businesses and organisations, our annual Careers Fair at King James was a huge success.

As part of our commitment to promoting STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths), students in Year 7 have recently taken part in the first exciting STEM challenge in partnership with the Sea Cadets.

We are delighted to announce that five of our talented Music students have won the prestigious "My Money Week' competition which is run by "Young Enterprise'. As part of their prize, they are now looking forward to an all-expenses paid overnight stay in London, accompanied by their families.

King James I Academy has been awarded the British Council's prestigious International School Award in recognition of our work to bring the world into the classroom.

This month our Art and Photography students will be travelling to Venice for the department's annual international study trip. Last year, students visited Barcelona.

This month we are looking forward to our annual Careers Fair, which takes place on Thursday 28th September for students in Years 8-13.

This year we have introduced an exciting new BTEC qualification in Animal Management for Sixth Form students who aspire to a career working with animals.