At Redmoor, we want our students to grow into successful, confident and well-rounded young people. One of the best ways to do this is by getting involved in our Enrichment Programme and we want you to try as many different clubs as possible!
How to earn rewards:
Attend a club from 3 different sections, 3 times per half term and you’ll receive 15 House Points and a certificate.
Go even further by attending a club from all 5 sections, 5 times per term and you’ll earn 25 House Points and another certificate.
Whatever your interests, there’s plenty to choose from! Have a browse and try something new!
Redmoor Academy are pleased to announce the launch of their Redmoor Enrichment Course (REC) for 2026!
Staff have been busy over the recent months planning a variety of trips and experiences for our REC programme which is taking place 15th-19th June 2026. As always we have listened to the feedback of both parents, students and staff over the last year and we are pleased to offer an extensive selection of experiences, with both abroad and UK based residentials, alongside the day trips and more school based options. We believe this programme of choices will build confidence, resilience and independence in our students and is unique to Redmoor in the breadth and quality of what is offered.
Choosing from our offer of 23 different programmes, students need to have completed the electronic Google form with their 3 options (in no ranked order) by no later than Friday 7th November 2025. This form has been emailed to your child’s Redmoor email address.
Please take the time to carefully read what is on offer, talk through the options with your child and encourage them to “try something new”. We ask that students select 3 courses that they would be interested in doing and we will then endeavour to allocate every student with 1 of their 3 options. The options are not ranked; therefore it is important that students want to experience all 3 of their choices. If students are interested in a residential experience, we are asking students to choose a maximum of two residential plus one non-residential trip. If a student chooses 1 or 2 residential options, a deposit of £150 must be paid (excluding Bugs & Bushcraft) that can be used against whichever trip is allocated, the details of this are included in the booklet. They can, of course, choose all non residential as well.
Please read carefully our terms and conditions at the back of the booklet.
Although we have made every effort to ensure that the pricing of trips is as accurate as possible, they may be subject to change due to factors outside of our control. Parents will be notified as soon as possible if there are any changes.
Whilst all of the options incur a cost, please note that all Pupil Premium students will be entitled to a £50 subsidy towards the total cost of the trip which will automatically be allocated. As 6 of the options are £50, then these trips would be free of charge to all PP students.
In certain circumstances, Redmoor Academy may be able to help students financially. In the first instance, please raise an enquiry with your child’s Year Manager, who will then discuss with Mr Nicolle.
We are really looking forward to once again providing our students with a variety of opportunities to experience and enjoy as part of their holistic development.
These meetings provide an opportunity to meet your child’s form tutor and discuss how they are settling into the new academic year.
For Year 11, the evening will also include a Careers Fair, where you can meet a range of post-16 providers such as local colleges, apprenticeship providers, and TeenHealth. Please click on the year group links above for more details on the evening and how to book.
All staff at Redmoor wish to congratulate our ‘Class of 2025’ on receiving their first set of official qualifications. We hope that our students are all pleased with their grades and are excited about the next stages of their journeys – whether they’re embarking upon an apprenticeship, employment or further study. All of the staff here at Redmoor are incredibly proud of all of our students and their special achievements this year. They’ve shown such resilience and determination throughout their time with us here and we wish them all the very best for their very bright futures.
Post-Results Services
Unfortunately some students might be unhappy with their results and may want to look into their performance further, and, if they choose to, to have their papers checked by examiners for a second time. However, there are fees that students/parents will need to pay and important deadlines that you will need to be aware of. Please read through the frequently asked questions (FAQs) below to find out more about the exam boards’ post-results services on offer.
Remember, the first thing you need to do is talk to us. You can contact your class teacher, Head of Department, Ms Sinclair or Mrs Nichols to discuss any of your concerns. We are here to help you understand your grades.
Post-Results Information 2025
What services do exam boards offer?
Exam boards offer 3 main post-results services to you as individual candidates, as follows:
Access to an electronic copy of your script: if you request this then your teachers will review your marked paper(s) carefully to decide whether to proceed with one of the next two options. They will contact you to let you know what their professional advice is.
A clerical re-check: this is a paid service where an examiner will make sure that all parts of the exam paper(s) were marked, that all marks were counted / added up correctly, that grade boundaries have been correctly applied and that the result matches the marks on the paper.
A review of marking:this paid service means a second examiner will review the paper/recording again to identify genuine marking errors or unreasonable marking. They will be checking that the mark scheme has been applied correctly.
Further information about each exam board’s services, fees and deadlines can be found in the table, but your first step is to get in touch with your teacher and request that they review your script(s).
You can also find further information about each exam board’s processes using the links below:
In the first instance we ask you to contact your teacher or Head of Department to discuss your concerns. They will be best placed to advise you about how close you were to the next grade boundary, and whether you might benefit from a post-results service. They will be able to request a copy of your marked paper from us so that they can see whether it will be worthwhile applying for a clerical check or review of marking.
Thursday September 4th is the absolute latest deadline for us to request a copy of your script(s). You must try to get your requests in to us 48 hours in advance of this date. Remember that your teachers must see and review these before we can pursue a more in-depth review with your exam board so the longer you wait the longer the whole process will take.
What happens once I have requested that my teacher reviews my paper?
Once your teacher has reviewed your paper then they will contact you to discuss the next steps. If they believe that a clerical check or review of marking will be worthwhile for you then they will explain the process and any costs that you will need to pay. These can be found in the paperwork you received with your exam results.
You must understand that after the appeals process your grade may go up, stay the stay, or go down. When placing an appeal you will have to sign a declaration saying that you accept the fact your grade may go down and you may get a lower grade than your original result. Though this will be unlikely, it is not impossible.
If you still decide to go ahead then you will need to complete a form (available via Ms Sinclair) and return it to school to Ms Sinclair, Exams Officer, two days in advance of the final deadline of Thursday 25th September. You will need to bring in the cash or cheque for payment before this time too.If your grade changes as a result of the check or review then the exam board will refund your money.
What are the deadlines?
The deadline for requesting a post-exam service varies according to the service. For Edexcel GCSE, you can request a priority service by Thursday 28th August (this is more expensive and only needed if you need your outcome more quickly).
Thursday September 4th is the absolute latest deadline for us to request a copy of your script(s). Remember, your teachers need to see and review these before we can pursue a more in-depth review of the clerical processes or marking of your work. Please try to get your requests in to us 48 hours in advance.
Thursday September 25th is the latest deadline for us to request a clerical re-check or a review of marking. We need completed forms and payment for this so please try to bring your completed forms and payment into school at least 48 hours before this time.
What will be the outcome of my review of marking or clerical check?
The appeals process can take some time. We will be in touch as soon as we hear back from the exam board. It can take a few weeks to receive the outcome so please be patient.
If you have any questions which have not been answered here then please contact Ms Sinclair or Mrs Nichols at school.
Our approach to homework is based on the following:
Year 7 students do not have homework set in the first few weeks as they settle into Secondary school and form good independent learning habits. They will then only be set homework in English, Maths and Science for the first half term.
There will be a parent workshop on supporting homework during Key Stage 3 Information Evening on 12th September. Further information will be sent via Parentmail.
We hold a homework club (Study Space provision) until 4pm Monday-Thursday with Teaching Assistant support for any students who may need extra time or help.
All staff set homework on Classcharts which parents can monitor and check as they please
Increased clarity and training for teachers regarding homework quality and scheduling. This avoids a high demand of homework on particular weeks or moments in the academic year
A greater variety of tasks have been introduced in each subject, including more creative homeworks, which have proved highly motivating for students and led to many awards for excellence
Teachers are encouraged to record Key Stage 4 revision expectations on Class Charts so that students are supported to manage independent work
Improved systems for acknowledging and rewarding homework
A huge thank you to De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) and their student ambassadors for showing some of our Year 8 students around the Art and Design Degree Show yesterday. It was an inspirational day, with students seeing a variety of work from fashion to architecture. We had a brilliant day and our students were amazing too!
As we approach the final weeks before the start of the GCSE exam period, I would like to take this opportunity to wish all our Year 11 students the very best of luck and also to highlight some key information you may find useful. Even before they sit their GCSE exams, we are already extremely proud of them. With continued hard work, we are confident they will achieve fantastic results. However, attendance in these last weeks is vital and every lesson will provide invaluable revision to your child. Please ensure they are in school every day.
Individual exam timetables have now also been issued to each student. Arrangements for seating will be shared with students after Easter.
Morning exams start at 9.00am and afternoon exams start at 1pm. Students should arrive in plenty of time, in full school uniform and with the correct equipment for each exam.
Early morning pre-exam breakfast and after school classes before an exam the next day, will also be offered as an opportunity to settle nerves and answer last minute questions.
Before all exams, we will provide students with complimentary bottles of water, toast and/or fruit.
Regardless of the dates on students’ own exam timetables ALL STUDENTS are expected to remain available until after the government’s exam contingency date of Wednesday 28th June 2023. This is the reserve date for any exams that have to be postponed due to unforeseen circumstances.
Study Leave
For the vast majority of students, being in school and attending structured lessons will provide the most effective preparation for their exams.
Therefore, lessons will continue for Year 11 until 3pm on Wednesday 7th June 2023. This will be students’ last day of formal lessons. After this date, students need only come to school if they have an exam.
Subject teachers will be available for students to contact with any individual queries or for support after lessons cease.
We will be holding an online Year 9 Progress Evening on Tuesday 15th November 2022 from 3.30pm until 7.30pm. This will take place using video calls with your son/daughter’s subject teachers using the platform School Cloud. The evening will provide an opportunity for you to discuss your child’s progress with their teachers. It is our hope that every child’s parent/carer makes every effort to attend so that we are working together as a team to support your child with their learning.
Appointment times for teaching staff can be booked via this link: https://redmooracademy.schoolcloud.co.uk
Booking opens on Tuesday 1st November and there will be instructions to follow on screen to make your appointments, which will later be emailed to you
On the day, once logged in you will see a notice that you have upcoming video appointments and under this the details of the event, along with a Join Video Appointments button
Press the button to join your appointment. From here you will be connected to each teacher automatically, one after the other, at the right time for each appointment
Each consultation will last for 5 minutes and 40 seconds, with a clock showing how long is left
There will be a 20 second gap between each appointment.
If you wish to discuss any more general issues regarding your child’s health or wellbeing, please get in touch with your son/daughter’s tutor or the relevant member of staff:
Mrs E. Green Head of Year 9 egreen@redmooracademy.org
Ms Wilson/Mrs Constable SEND team: rwilson@redmooracademy.org
Mrs Pickering/Miss Bakewell Pupil Premium team: pupilpremium@redmooracademy.org.uk
Mrs S. Green Attendance: attendance@redmooracademy.org
The platform allows you to turn off your device’s camera if you would prefer the meetings to be more like traditional phone calls. Please see the attached picture guide giving a step-by-step guide to how the system works. A more detailed guide can be found at: SchoolCloud – How to attend video appointments. If you experience any problems making your appointments through the new system, please contact the school office.
We look forward to seeing you online on Tuesday 15th November.
Redmoor Academy are pleased to announce the launch of their Redmoor Enrichment Course (REC) for 2023!
Staff have been busy over the summer months planning a variety of trips and experiences for our REC programme which is taking place 19th – 23rd June 2023. We have many UK based trips again this year and an additional overseas trip to Italy. We believe this programme of choices will build confidence, resilience and independence in our students and is unique to Redmoor in the breadth and quality of what is offered.
Choosing from our offer of 16 different programmes, students need to have completed the Google electronic form with their 3 options (in no ranked order) by no later than Sunday 6th November 2022. This form has been emailed to your child’s Redmoor e-mail address and a copy of the REC booklet and our assembly slides can be found on our website.
We have launched this with the students in an assembly today. Please take the time to carefully read what is on offer, talk through the options with your child and encourage them to “try something new”. We ask that students select 3 courses that they would be interested in doing and we will then endeavour to allocate every student with 1 of these 3 options. The options are not ranked; therefore it is important that students want to experience all 3 of their options. If students are interested in a residential experience, we are asking students to choose a maximum of two residential plus one non-residential trip. They can, of course, choose all non residential as well.
Please read carefully our terms and conditions at the back of the booklet.
Although we have made every effort to ensure that the pricing of trips are as accurate as possible, they may be subject to change due to the current unstable financial climate. Parents will be notified as soon as possible if there are any changes. Pupil Premium students will be entitled to a £50 subsidy towards the total cost of the trip; this will automatically be allocated.
Anyone wishing to seek financial assistance must apply in writing in the first instance to Mrs Sulley, Business Manager.
We are really looking forward to once again providing our students with a variety of opportunities to experience and enjoy as part of their holistic development.
We will be holding a non uniform day for all year groups on Friday 14th October. There will be a minimum donation of £1 and monies raised will contribute towards our continued efforts to make the school more eco friendly and to student rewards.
