Top marks for the Buckinghamshire School Award Winners

It was top marks all round for schools, teachers, governors and education support staff across the county last night (Wednesday 2nd July) when the winners of Buckinghamshire’s third School Awards were announced at a special ceremony at the historic Wycombe Swan.

The awards are an opportunity to celebrate the positive impact our schools make to children and young people across Buckinghamshire and were generously sponsored by The Wycombe Swan, Buckinghamshire New University, Supply Desk, Leap, The Rothschild Foundation and Waddesdon Manor.

Almost 200 nominations were received across 12 award categories with individual school staff, governors and teams nominated by school colleagues. Those nominated were assessed by judges before the winners and runners-up were announced.

The fantastic winners were:

• New Teacher of the Year Award – Emma Godleman, The Mandeville School
• Teacher of the Year Award - Sue Putman, Chiltern Hills Academy
• Headteacher of the Year Award - Claire Garnett, Juniper Hill School
• Inclusion Award, sponsored by Buckinghamshire New University – The SEN and Hearing Impairment ARP, Stoke Mandeville Combined School
• Health and Wellbeing Award, sponsored by LEAP – Anna Hooper, The Gerrards Cross CofE School
• Senior Leadership Team of the Year Award, sponsored by Supply Desk – Senior Leadership Team, Stoke Mandeville Combined School
• Great Governance Award – Jane Elkins, Little Missenden Church of England Infant School
• School with Excellence in Early Years Award - The Early Years Foundation Stage Team, The John Hampden School
• Teaching Assistant of the Year Award - Lucia Tyson, Cedar Park School
• Unsung Heroes Award - sponsored by The Wycombe Swan - Lisa Davies, Bedgrove Junior School
• Student Voice - Primary Teacher of the Year Award, sponsored by the Rothschild Foundation and Waddesdon Manor - Jack Sloan, Bierton Church of England Combined School
• Student Voice - Secondary Teacher of the Year Award - Alexandro Bazzano, Holmer Green Senior School

Ade Osibogun, Buckinghamshire Council’s Cabinet Member for Education & Children’s Services said: “Congratulations to all our winners and runners-up, and heartfelt thanks to everyone involved in education across Buckinghamshire.

“Our schools are among Buckinghamshire’s greatest assets. From teachers and classroom support staff to school governors, leaders, and those offering essential pastoral care and guidance, it is the dedication of these individuals that brings our classrooms to life. Their commitment to delivering high-quality education, learning, and support makes a lasting difference in the lives of our children.

“With every lesson taught and every moment of support offered, you are playing a vital role in helping our young people prepare for the future and realise their full potential. Your work is shaping lives in ways you may never fully see – and for that, we continue to offer our sincere thanks.”

“What a fantastic way to finish off the end of the school year.”