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09 Nov 2026
I am very proud to be the Headteacher at the Da Vinci Academy and feel privileged to work with our students, staff, parents/carers, governors and a local community who all expect the very best from our academy. It is my commitment to ensure that alongside the staff body the highest standard of education is delivered to your child.
The Da Vinci Academy is part of L.E.A.D. Academy Trust and through a shared vision and values we are dedicated to continually improving the quality of education and are fully committed to ensuring all our students achieve their full academic potential, irrespective of starting point.
Our students are at the heart of everything we do. We firmly believe that every member of our community matters and is valued for the unique contribution they make to our academy.
The friendly and professional staff have high expectations of themselves and for our students, they work closely to share best practice and drive improvement. We continually strive for excellence in all aspects of academy life.
We do place great emphasis on our standards agenda: we have high expectations of our students in terms of their approach to their learning, their conduct and behaviour, their uniform, their attendance and punctuality and their involvement in the everyday life of the school. We expect our students to conduct themselves in a manner that benefits the school and creates a welcoming and respectful environment for all.
Thank you for taking the time to look around our website and I hope you enjoy discovering more about our great academy. I look forward to meeting and working with all parents and carers in your child’s educational journey.
Miss Jayne Scattergood
Visit our Admissions page for more information about how to apply.
Admissions deadline: 31st October 2026
We are welcoming new students now, to be part of our Da Vinci Academy community.
At Da Vinci Academy we believe passionately that education changes lives. We want our students to believe in themselves, develop the knowledge and skills they need to achieve and become the people they aspire to be.
Book a visit to find out more.
🎄🎁 Festive Fridays are coming to Da Vinci Academy! 🎁🎄
From Monday 9th November, every student who achieves 100% attendance for the school week will be automatically entered into our Festive Friday Prize Draws.
The first draw will take place on Friday 13th November, with exciting prizes up for grabs every Friday until the end of term, including:
⭐ Queue jump passes
⭐ Sweet treats
⭐ Stationery sets
⭐ Amazon vouchers
And to finish the term in style, one lucky student will win our Headteacher for the Day Experience and a £50 Amazon voucher in our grand prize draw!
Every week is a fresh start, so even if you miss out one week, you`ll have another chance the next. Let`s make every day count this festive season! 🎅✨
#AttendanceMatters #EveryDayCounts #ProudToBeDVA #BelieveLearnBecome 💙🧡💜
🎄🎁 Festive Fridays are coming to Da Vinci Academy! 🎁🎄
From Monday 9th November, every student who achieves 100% attendance for the school week will be automatically entered into our Festive Friday Prize Draws.
The first draw will take place on Friday 13th November, with exciting prizes up for grabs every Friday until the end of term, including:
⭐ Queue jump passes
⭐ Sweet treats
⭐ Stationery sets
⭐ Amazon vouchers
And to finish the term in style, one lucky student will win our Headteacher for the Day Experience and a £50 Amazon voucher in our grand prize draw!
Every week is a fresh start, so even if you miss out one week, you`ll have another chance the next. Let`s make every day count this festive season! 🎅✨
#AttendanceMatters #EveryDayCounts #ProudToBeDVA #BelieveLearnBecome 💙🧡💜
⚽ 🎭 ♟️ 📸 🎵 Whatever your interest, we`ve got a club for you! Take a look at our Autumn Term 2 extra-curricular programme and discover something new this term. ⚽ 🎭 ♟️ 📸 🎵
#ProudToBeDVA #BelieveLearnBecome
⚽ 🎭 ♟️ 📸 🎵 Whatever your interest, we`ve got a club for you! Take a look at our Autumn Term 2 extra-curricular programme and discover something new this term. ⚽ 🎭 ♟️ 📸 🎵
#ProudToBeDVA #BelieveLearnBecome
As we mark Remembrance Sunday, we take time to reflect, remember and honour those who served and sacrificed.
🌹 Pupils can purchase poppies from Reception in preparation for our Remembrance Service on 11th November.
Students who are members of the Cadet Force, Service Cadets, Scouts or Guides are welcome to wear their uniform on the day as we come together to remember and honour those who have served and sacrificed.
Thank you to everyone who has already shown their support. Lest We Forget. 🌹🙏
#RemembranceSunday #LestWeForget #PoppyAppeal #HonourAndRemember
As we mark Remembrance Sunday, we take time to reflect, remember and honour those who served and sacrificed.
🌹 Pupils can purchase poppies from Reception in preparation for our Remembrance Service on 11th November.
Students who are members of the Cadet Force, Service Cadets, Scouts or Guides are welcome to wear their uniform on the day as we come together to remember and honour those who have served and sacrificed.
Thank you to everyone who has already shown their support. Lest We Forget. 🌹🙏
#RemembranceSunday #LestWeForget #PoppyAppeal #HonourAndRemember
🎨 Reminder – The Deadline is Monday 9th November!🎄
We`re looking for creative, imaginative Christmas artwork from our talented pupils for the chance to feature on the front of the LEAD Academy Trust Christmas card.
This is your chance to showcase your artistic skills and represent Da Vinci Academy with pride!
🖍️ Open to all pupils
📍 Please hand entries to Mr Wiles
We can`t wait to see what you create!
💙 Be Ambitious. Be Determined. Be Respectful. Be Brave. 🧡
#DaVinciAcademy #ChristmasCardCompetition #StudentCreativity #BelieveLearnBecome #LEADAcademyTrust
🎨 Reminder – The Deadline is Monday 9th November!🎄
We`re looking for creative, imaginative Christmas artwork from our talented pupils for the chance to feature on the front of the LEAD Academy Trust Christmas card.
This is your chance to showcase your artistic skills and represent Da Vinci Academy with pride!
🖍️ Open to all pupils
📍 Please hand entries to Mr Wiles
We can`t wait to see what you create!
💙 Be Ambitious. Be Determined. Be Respectful. Be Brave. 🧡
#DaVinciAcademy #ChristmasCardCompetition #StudentCreativity #BelieveLearnBecome #LEADAcademyTrust
