Top of the class! – Winners of Buckinghamshire Schools Awards revealed

It was top marks all round for schools, teachers and education support staff across the county last night (Wednesday 21 June) when the winners of Buckinghamshire’s first ever School Awards were announced at a special ceremony at Pinewood Studios.

The awards, created by Buckinghamshire Council, celebrate the hard work and dedication of school communities across the county. Nominations were open to all staff in schools in Buckinghamshire, to vote across 11 categories. The 12th category of Community Engagement School of the Year was open for the public to vote on.

Once nominations closed, two panels of judges assessed all entries and made their final decisions. Coinciding with National Thank A Teacher Day, the winners announced at the event last night were:

• New Teacher of the Year – Charlotte Kightley, Iver Heath Junior School
• Teacher of the Year – Claire Blackburn, Alfriston School
• Teaching Assistant of the Year – Colin Churchill, Hughenden Primary School
• Senior Leadership Team of the Year (Primary) – Waterside Primary Academy
• Senior Leadership Team of the Year (Secondary) – Princes Risborough School
• Health and Wellbeing Award – The Staff Team, Jordans School
• Inclusion Award – The Enrichment Team, Waddesdon Church of England School
• The Buckinghamshire Challenge – Raising Attainment Award – Bedgrove Infant School
• Inspiring Futures Award – The Preparation for Adulthood Team, Alfriston School
• Unsung Heroes Award – Rebecca Belardo, Bierton Church of England Combined School
• Pupil Voice Award – The Student Congress – Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School
• Community Engagement School of the Year – Maids Moreton Church of England School.

The awards have been generously sponsored by Pinewood Studios, Wycombe Wanderers, Bucks Skills Hub in partnership with Buckinghamshire Business First, Supply Desk, Bosch, LEAP, The Entertainer, Thakeham, The Rothschild Foundation and Marlow Film Studios.

Speaking after the event, Anita Cranmer, Buckinghamshire Council’s Cabinet Member for Children’s Services and Education said: “We were delighted with the number of nominations we received across all categories, a true reflection of the outstanding efforts and work going on in all our schools.

“It is important for all of us to appreciate the dedication and commitment of our school communities and these awards have given us the chance to shine a light on the people who work so hard every day, educating our children, helping them to grow and learn, inspiring them and equipping them with the skills to succeed once they leave school. It is fitting that these awards have been presented on National Thank A Teacher Day, so, thank you to everyone for all your hard work, it is very much appreciated.”

View the full list of winners on our website.