A warm welcome to our website and thank you for the interest you have shown in Noel-Baker Academy. It is my privilege to serve our community as Headteacher. I hope that this website will give you a clear idea of our vision, our values and the opportunities that are available at the Noel-Baker Academy.
At Noel-Baker Academy we believe passionately that our students are entitled to the same breadth and depth of provision as any student attending any of the best schools in the country. This is a vision shared with the LEAD Academy Trust, of which we are a part. We know that we are on a journey towards excellence and that with persistent effort, hard work and patience amazing things can and will be achieved for and by our young people.
We are proud of our traditional and no-nonsense approach to uniform, teaching and behaviour. We expect our parents and our community to support us in the work that we do and on our journey towards making Noel-Baker the best Academy it can be. As such, we demand respect from all our community for one and other because we know that this breeds a culture of respect, encouragement and nurture. In this culture we can expect everyone to strive to be extraordinary.
We value the support and contribution made by parents, governors and the community. We know that parents and carers are vitally important to our student’s success and we expect our parents to stay in contact and involved with the Academy.
We recognise that there is always opportunity for continual improvement; we want Noel-Baker Academy to not only be the Academy of choice in the local community, but to continually be improving in every aspect.
Please do not hesitate to contact us should you require any further information about the Academy.
Mrs Richardson – Headteacher
Join Noel-Baker Academy as a Community Governor and help us deliver high-quality education for all. No prior governance experience is required, as training is provided. Our Governors attend six meetings annually and are encouraged to support the academy through site visits. Contribute to meaningful change—apply today to help us empower every child to reach their full potential.
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🎓 WANT TO BE A HEAD STUDENT OR DEPUTY HEAD STUDENT FROM SEPTEMBER 2025?
Are you ready to lead, inspire, and represent your fellow students? 🌟
We’re looking for two Year 11 Head Students and two Year 10 Deputy Head Students to take on one of the most important student leadership roles at Noel-Baker Academy.
As a Head or Deputy Head Student, you’ll:
👥 Be a role model and leader across the academy
🎤 Represent the student body
🎉 Help plan and run school events
🤝 Work closely with staff to make NBA an even better place for everyone
📩 Leadership application packs have been sent home to parents — so check your emails and get started!
We can’t wait to see who steps up to lead Noel-Baker Academy into 2025–26! 💙💪
#StudentLeadership #HeadStudent2025 #DeputyHeadStudent #NoelBakerAcademy #LeadWithPride #FutureLeaders
🎓 WANT TO BE A HEAD STUDENT OR DEPUTY HEAD STUDENT FROM SEPTEMBER 2025?
Are you ready to lead, inspire, and represent your fellow students? 🌟
We’re looking for two Year 11 Head Students and two Year 10 Deputy Head Students to take on one of the most important student leadership roles at Noel-Baker Academy.
As a Head or Deputy Head Student, you’ll:
👥 Be a role model and leader across the academy
🎤 Represent the student body
🎉 Help plan and run school events
🤝 Work closely with staff to make NBA an even better place for everyone
📩 Leadership application packs have been sent home to parents — so check your emails and get started!
We can’t wait to see who steps up to lead Noel-Baker Academy into 2025–26! 💙💪
#StudentLeadership #HeadStudent2025 #DeputyHeadStudent #NoelBakerAcademy #LeadWithPride #FutureLeaders
🎉 School’s Out for Summer! 🌞
What a fantastic year it’s been — full of learning, growing, sporting achievements, friendship, laughter, tears, and most of all, being part of one incredible team. 💙📚⚽🎭
A huge thank you to everyone who made this year so special:
👏 Our amazing Headteacher for her outstanding leadership
👏 Our brilliant teachers for their constant energy, passion, and support
👏 Our kitchen staff for keeping us well-fed and hydrated every day
👏 And EQUANS for all the behind-the-scenes jobs that keep the academy running
We truly couldn’t do it without you all!
To our incredible students — we are so proud of everything you’ve achieved. We can`t wait to welcome you back in September.
Until then, have a fabulous summer break — rest, recharge, and stay safe! ☀️😎🌴
#SchoolsOut #SummerBreak #NoelBakerAcademy #ThankYouTeamNBA #SeeYouInSeptember #ProudToBeNBA #leadacademytrust #EQUANS
🎉 School’s Out for Summer! 🌞
What a fantastic year it’s been — full of learning, growing, sporting achievements, friendship, laughter, tears, and most of all, being part of one incredible team. 💙📚⚽🎭
A huge thank you to everyone who made this year so special:
👏 Our amazing Headteacher for her outstanding leadership
👏 Our brilliant teachers for their constant energy, passion, and support
👏 Our kitchen staff for keeping us well-fed and hydrated every day
👏 And EQUANS for all the behind-the-scenes jobs that keep the academy running
We truly couldn’t do it without you all!
To our incredible students — we are so proud of everything you’ve achieved. We can`t wait to welcome you back in September.
Until then, have a fabulous summer break — rest, recharge, and stay safe! ☀️😎🌴
#SchoolsOut #SummerBreak #NoelBakerAcademy #ThankYouTeamNBA #SeeYouInSeptember #ProudToBeNBA #leadacademytrust #EQUANS
🎉 IT’S SPORTS DAY! 🎉
We’re ready for a day full of fun, teamwork, colour, and community spirit! 🏃♀️🏅
Before you head out, here’s your final checklist:
☀️ Suncream
💧 Plenty of water
🍎 Snack for break
⛱️ Umbrella or hat for shade
😎 Sunglasses & suitable clothing – especially for the Colour Dash!
🎨 Y7 – Bring your sponsorship forms & money
💵 Y8–10 – Bring your £1 to join the Colour Dash
👕 Colour Dash clothing and sunglasses can be worn all day – show off your style and get ready to get messy! 🎨🌈
Let’s make it a Sports Day to remember – good luck to everyone taking part! 💪🎽
#SportsDayIsHere #LetsDoThis #ColourDash2025 #TeamSpirit #BestSchoolEver #leadacademytrust
🎉 IT’S SPORTS DAY! 🎉
We’re ready for a day full of fun, teamwork, colour, and community spirit! 🏃♀️🏅
Before you head out, here’s your final checklist:
☀️ Suncream
💧 Plenty of water
🍎 Snack for break
⛱️ Umbrella or hat for shade
😎 Sunglasses & suitable clothing – especially for the Colour Dash!
🎨 Y7 – Bring your sponsorship forms & money
💵 Y8–10 – Bring your £1 to join the Colour Dash
👕 Colour Dash clothing and sunglasses can be worn all day – show off your style and get ready to get messy! 🎨🌈
Let’s make it a Sports Day to remember – good luck to everyone taking part! 💪🎽
#SportsDayIsHere #LetsDoThis #ColourDash2025 #TeamSpirit #BestSchoolEver #leadacademytrust
📣 Final Reminder!
Our Whole School Parade is tomorrow – Thursday 17th July, 8:30–9:15 AM! 🎉
We’re marching to celebrate everyone in our school – all our cultures, talents, achievements, and the amazing things that make us unique. 💛💙
👟 Students – don’t miss it!
Let’s show what makes our school the best.
🙌 Parents & community – come out and cheer us on!
Join us along the route and celebrate with us!
#OneCommunity #SchoolPride #CelebrateUs #ParadeDay
📣 Final Reminder!
Our Whole School Parade is tomorrow – Thursday 17th July, 8:30–9:15 AM! 🎉
We’re marching to celebrate everyone in our school – all our cultures, talents, achievements, and the amazing things that make us unique. 💛💙
👟 Students – don’t miss it!
Let’s show what makes our school the best.
🙌 Parents & community – come out and cheer us on!
Join us along the route and celebrate with us!
#OneCommunity #SchoolPride #CelebrateUs #ParadeDay
🎉 It’s Wednesday… but not just any Wednesday — it’s PROUD PLAZA WEDNESDAY! 🙌
And while today marks the very last one of the school year 😢, it’s also a chance to celebrate BIG.
🌟 A massive shoutout to all the amazing students who’ve shown up, stepped out of their comfort zones, and truly embodied what it means to be a Proud Plaza Ambassador. Whether through deep conversations, inspiring artwork, shared laughter, encouragement, or those unforgettable smiles — you’ve made this space shine.
Noel-Baker Academy has been buzzing with talent, creativity, and connection all year, and YOU are the reason why it`s the place to be. 💛
To those still searching for their ‘courage caps’ — don’t worry! You’ve got all summer to grow, and we’ll be back, brighter than ever, in September! 🌈
So, for one last time this term, we ask you…
"What have YOU done today to make yourself feel proud?" 🫶
Have a fantastic summer, everyone. We can’t wait to see what you’ll bring to Proud Plaza next year.
Over and out (for now)!
☀️ #ProudPlazaWednesday #NoelBakerPride #SeeYouInSeptember #leadacademytrust
🎉 It’s Wednesday… but not just any Wednesday — it’s PROUD PLAZA WEDNESDAY! 🙌
And while today marks the very last one of the school year 😢, it’s also a chance to celebrate BIG.
🌟 A massive shoutout to all the amazing students who’ve shown up, stepped out of their comfort zones, and truly embodied what it means to be a Proud Plaza Ambassador. Whether through deep conversations, inspiring artwork, shared laughter, encouragement, or those unforgettable smiles — you’ve made this space shine.
Noel-Baker Academy has been buzzing with talent, creativity, and connection all year, and YOU are the reason why it`s the place to be. 💛
To those still searching for their ‘courage caps’ — don’t worry! You’ve got all summer to grow, and we’ll be back, brighter than ever, in September! 🌈
So, for one last time this term, we ask you…
"What have YOU done today to make yourself feel proud?" 🫶
Have a fantastic summer, everyone. We can’t wait to see what you’ll bring to Proud Plaza next year.
Over and out (for now)!
☀️ #ProudPlazaWednesday #NoelBakerPride #SeeYouInSeptember #leadacademytrust
🎉 Whole School Parade – Thursday 17th July 🎉
🕣 Time: 8:30 – 9:15 AM
We’re marching together to celebrate our amazing school community – every individual, every difference, every achievement. 🌍✨
This special parade is a celebration of:
💫 Our diverse cultures, religions, and faiths
🏅 Our sporting achievements and talents
🎨 The many ways we express ourselves
🎭 All the wonderful things we do beyond the classroom
We are proud to be a school made up of incredible people – and this is our chance to show it!
👉 Students – we’d love everyone to take part!
👨👩👧👦 Parents & local community – come out, cheer us on, and celebrate with us along the route!
Let’s show the world what makes our school so special. 💙💛 #StrongerTogether #SchoolPride #CommunityParade #CelebrateUs
🎉 Whole School Parade – Thursday 17th July 🎉
🕣 Time: 8:30 – 9:15 AM
We’re marching together to celebrate our amazing school community – every individual, every difference, every achievement. 🌍✨
This special parade is a celebration of:
💫 Our diverse cultures, religions, and faiths
🏅 Our sporting achievements and talents
🎨 The many ways we express ourselves
🎭 All the wonderful things we do beyond the classroom
We are proud to be a school made up of incredible people – and this is our chance to show it!
👉 Students – we’d love everyone to take part!
👨👩👧👦 Parents & local community – come out, cheer us on, and celebrate with us along the route!
Let’s show the world what makes our school so special. 💙💛 #StrongerTogether #SchoolPride #CommunityParade #CelebrateUs
🍽️ Free Community Meals! 🍽️
Join Clear Mind Derby for free meals on:
📅 Friday 25th July
📅 Friday 8th August
📅 Friday 22nd August
📅 Friday 5th September
🕛 Served at 12 midday
📍 Handyside Court, Rowena Close, Alvaston, DE24 8HQ
Everyone’s welcome — come share good food and great company! 💙
#ClearMindDerby #CommunityMeals #Alvaston #FreeFood
🍽️ Free Community Meals! 🍽️
Join Clear Mind Derby for free meals on:
📅 Friday 25th July
📅 Friday 8th August
📅 Friday 22nd August
📅 Friday 5th September
🕛 Served at 12 midday
📍 Handyside Court, Rowena Close, Alvaston, DE24 8HQ
Everyone’s welcome — come share good food and great company! 💙
#ClearMindDerby #CommunityMeals #Alvaston #FreeFood
🎉 Congratulations to our top performers on Sparx this academic year! 🎓👏
These students have consistently excelled in mathematics, showing remarkable improvements and dedication. Your hard work has truly paid off!
Well done, and enjoy your well-deserved summer break! ☀️📚
#TopPerformers #AcademicExcellence #MathMasters #SummerBreak #leadacademytrust
🎉 Congratulations to our top performers on Sparx this academic year! 🎓👏
These students have consistently excelled in mathematics, showing remarkable improvements and dedication. Your hard work has truly paid off!
Well done, and enjoy your well-deserved summer break! ☀️📚
#TopPerformers #AcademicExcellence #MathMasters #SummerBreak #leadacademytrust
