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
Enjoy guided tours, subject tasters, live demonstrations. a welcome talk and more!
Date: Thursday 24th September
Time: 3.30pm – 6.30pm
This week, our Year 10 students stepped out of the classroom and into the workplace, gaining invaluable real-world experience across a wide range of industries.
From developing new skills and building confidence to exploring future career pathways, our students represented the school brilliantly and received fantastic feedback from employers.
A huge thank you to all the organisations who supported our students and helped make this year`s Work Experience Week such a success. We are incredibly proud of everything our students have achieved!
#WorkExperience #Year10 #CareersEducation #FutureReady #ProudSchool
This week, our Year 10 students stepped out of the classroom and into the workplace, gaining invaluable real-world experience across a wide range of industries.
From developing new skills and building confidence to exploring future career pathways, our students represented the school brilliantly and received fantastic feedback from employers.
A huge thank you to all the organisations who supported our students and helped make this year`s Work Experience Week such a success. We are incredibly proud of everything our students have achieved!
#WorkExperience #Year10 #CareersEducation #FutureReady #ProudSchool
Today our 9Y2 class signed off their French learning in style with a swanky meal at Bistro Chez G🍽️ or at least that was the plan! 😄
After spending several weeks learning about food and how to order in a restaurant, the classroom was transformed into a pretend French bistro. 🥖 The students took turns being waiters, diners, and restaurant critics. 🧑🍽️📝 They threw themselves into the role play, and every student had a go at speaking French. 🗣️🇫🇷 Some waiters were more successful than others.
There were several complaints about the service! 🍽️ Despite this, everyone enjoyed the lesson, and it will hopefully be one they remember for a long time. ⭐
Today our 9Y2 class signed off their French learning in style with a swanky meal at Bistro Chez G🍽️ or at least that was the plan! 😄
After spending several weeks learning about food and how to order in a restaurant, the classroom was transformed into a pretend French bistro. 🥖 The students took turns being waiters, diners, and restaurant critics. 🧑🍽️📝 They threw themselves into the role play, and every student had a go at speaking French. 🗣️🇫🇷 Some waiters were more successful than others.
There were several complaints about the service! 🍽️ Despite this, everyone enjoyed the lesson, and it will hopefully be one they remember for a long time. ⭐
Starting September 2026, our academy will implement a phone-free policy! 📵 This initiative aims to enhance focus and foster a more engaging learning environment for all students.
For detailed information, please refer to our official policy document: https://www.davinciacademy.co.uk/content/uploads/sites/26/2026/07/Phone-Free-Policy-Sept-2026.pdf
Let`s embrace this change together! 💪
#PhoneFreeAcademy #FocusOnLearning #EngageAndLearn
Starting September 2026, our academy will implement a phone-free policy! 📵 This initiative aims to enhance focus and foster a more engaging learning environment for all students.
For detailed information, please refer to our official policy document: https://www.davinciacademy.co.uk/content/uploads/sites/26/2026/07/Phone-Free-Policy-Sept-2026.pdf
Let`s embrace this change together! 💪
#PhoneFreeAcademy #FocusOnLearning #EngageAndLearn
🍟🌟 Headteacher’s McDonald’s Breakfast! 🌟🍟
This morning, a group of our students enjoyed a very special Headteacher’s McDonald’s Breakfast, celebrating their fantastic achievements this half term.
Only three students from each year group are selected to attend at the end of each term, making this an exclusive reward for those who have consistently demonstrated excellent work, dedication, commitment, and a positive attitude to learning.
🍟🌟 Headteacher’s McDonald’s Breakfast! 🌟🍟
This morning, a group of our students enjoyed a very special Headteacher’s McDonald’s Breakfast, celebrating their fantastic achievements this half term.
Only three students from each year group are selected to attend at the end of each term, making this an exclusive reward for those who have consistently demonstrated excellent work, dedication, commitment, and a positive attitude to learning.
