Broadoak shine at MegaFest Rugby Festival

Thursday 26th March
The Annual T1 MegaFest brought together more than 200 children and young people from 13 schools from across the South West for an unforgettable day of sport, teamwork, and inspiration. The event is a key part of a partnership between the Cabot Learning Federation

Broadoak production brings magic to the stage

Wednesday 25th March
They followed the winding Yellow Brick Road and arrived at Broadoak Academy, where students and staff delivered a spectacular production of The Wizard of Oz. The much-loved story follows Dorothy Yoliswa (Y8) and her loyal dog Toto, who are swept away from Kansas to the magical land of

Our new principal on the Weston Mercury website

Wednesday 28th January
A new principal has taken the helm at Broadoak Academy. Ian Walsh has taken up the role at the Weston-super-Mare school after the September departure of former principal Danny McGilloway. To read the full story on the Weston Mercury website please click here.

New Principal to make Broadoak ‘An exceptional place for learning and growth’

Tuesday 27th January
Broadoak Academy in Weston-super-Mare welcome a new Principal this week – and Ian Walsh takes on the role with a stated ambition of ‘empowering young people to believe in themselves and achieve their full potential’. Ian Walsh has taken over from Danny McGilloway, who left Broadoak in

Broadoak Academy on the Weston Mercury website

Thursday 13th November
Six house captains represented Broadoak Academy at a remembrance service in Weston-super-Mare. The event took place at Uphill War Memorial. To read the full story on the Weston Mercury website click here.

Broadoak Academy commemorates Remembrance Day

Wednesday 12th November
Six House Captains proudly represented Broadoak Academy at the Uphill War Memorial, attending a moving Service of Remembrance alongside Rose Hooke, Associate Assistant Principal for Culture. Their exemplary conduct and respectful presence were a true reflection of the academy’s values and the spirit of community it strives

Wear Red Day at Broadoak Academy

Monday 20th October
On Wear Red Day, Broadoak Academy proudly joins schools and communities across the UK in standing up against racism and promoting equality. Organised by the charity Show Racism the Red Card, this national awareness day encourages everyone to wear red as a symbol of solidarity and commitment

Broadoak Academy September 2025 Newsletter

Friday 3rd October
Please use the link below to look at the September 2025 academy newsletter: The Voice of Broadoak Academy – September 2025 Dear Broadoak Community, Go to this Sway

Grant helps Broadoak Academy revitalise forest school

Tuesday 30th September
Thanks to a generous grant from Tesco, Broadoak Academy has been able to rejuvenate its forest school area, restoring the space to nature and making it a hub of outdoor learning. Contractors have excavated the site and installed pathways, ensuring it is fully accessible to all students.

GCSE success for Broadoak students

Thursday 21st August
Broadoak Academy students have yet again attained very well in the 2025 GCSE exams, with grades 9-4 in the basics (English and maths) improving for a third year in a row. School leaders attributed the success to the hard work, dedication, and resilience of Broadoak’s ‘wonderful’ students, as well