Aiming for A

At Ernest Bevin Academy, we believe that education is the first step for people to gain the knowledge, critical thinking, empowerment and skills they need. At the heart of our curriculum are our students. We strive to achieve success for all out students and ensure that all our students are getting the best from the education, through quality first teaching.

We run an initative called Aiming for A which offers wrap-around support for students targeted level 7 and above at GCSE and A and above at A-level.

Our Aiming for A students have high target grades at GCSE based on their English and Mathematic scores at primary school. We want students to understand their target grades and be dedicated to reach their potential and more.

We plan trips, organise events and encouarge students to formally feedback how they best learn to their teachers. They can apply their learning and extra-curricular hobbies to the real world.

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world”
Nelson Mandela

Aiming for A’s Extra-curricular

Students need to attend extra-curricular activities to extend their thinking beyond the classroom. Clubs develop student’s critical thinking and promotes a love for learning. We encourage our Aiming for A’s students to attend clubs. Extra-curricular activities also develops student’s passion and experiences. Please see our extra-curricular provision below, sessions specifically targeted at Aiming for A students are in red.

Monday STEAM Club Monday 3-4pm
Debate Club KS3 3-4:00pm
Football, table tennis, badminton & Judo various times
Play rehearsals 3-4:30pm
Tuesday EBA University Tuesday 3-3:30pm
Book Club Tuesday 3-3:30pm
Debate Club KS4/5 3-4:00pm
Cadets Year 9 onwards 3:30-5pm
Football 8 & 9, table tennis & boxing
Wednesday Science club 7 & 8 Wednesday 3-3:30pm
Poetry club 3-3:45pm
Chess Club Wednesday 3-4pm
Swimming, fitness suite & table tennis
Thursday Chess Club 3-4pm
Table Tennis, swimming, basketball and boxing
Friday Table Tennis
Drama Club
Gaming Card Club 3-4pm
Saturday Volleyball 10:30-12pm
Teenage Wellbeing Parent Workshop - Tuesday 23rd April (5.30-6.30)