Awards
Healthy Schools Award
The Academy received this prestigious award having achieved the designated standard in the areas of personal, social and health education; healthy eating; physical activity; and emotional health and well-being. The Academy was also awarded ‘flagship status’ for developing Food for Life in the community.
Full International Award
In 2011 the Academy was awarded the Full International Award by the British Council. The Academy has effective links with Ethiopia and Nigeria through the Dreams and Teams and Connecting Classroom projects and, more recently, with Beijing in China.
Football Charter Standard Specialist Sports College in Devon
The Academy has received this award for the third consecutive year. This award is judged on all aspects of football, including curricular, extra-curricular and holiday activities as well as the opportunities and festivals organised by the Torbay Sports Partnership Programme.
England Rugby League Player Development School
Paignton Academy was the first school in Devon to become a Development School for Rugby League. With links to professional club, Wigan Warriors, and the county club, Devon Sharks, the Academy works to embed the pathway of Rugby League within the key stage 3 curriculum. This allows students to experience the game within school which will link to the county team and opportunities for individuals to play at a professional level.
Heart of the South West – Careers Hub Member
With the launch of the government’s careers strategy and statutory guidance, new requirements have been put in place for schools to deliver quality careers support for their students. The Academy is a part of The Careers and Enterprise Company network which connects schools and colleges with businesses and careers activity providers to help inform and inspire students’ career aspirations.