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North Liverpool Academy's Trip to Southern Italy

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:06:06 GMT

North Liverpool Academy's Southern Italy Trip is designed to give students a rich and memorable experience that supports both their academic studies and personal development. As part of their GCSE Classical Civilisation preparation, students are able to bring their classroom learning to life by exploring the ancient world.

Celebrating British Science Week 2026

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:49:35 GMT

Students at North Liverpool Academy enjoyed a fun-filled British Science Week 2026, hosting the Wonderstruck Science Show and the School Food Showdown, alongside attending science competitions and university enrichment sessions.

Celebrating Success at the Indoor Rowing Championships

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 08:55:19 GMT

North Liverpool Academy is proud to celebrate the outstanding performance of our Year 8 rowing team at the recent Indoor Rowing Championships. The event highlighted not only athletic ability, but also the determination, teamwork and commitment of our students.

NLA Student Maidah Wins BBFC’s Create the Card Competition for Wicked: For Good

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 15:25:29 GMT

North Liverpool Academy is delighted to announce that our student, Maidah, has been crowned the winner of the BBFC Create the Card Competition in partnership with Universal Pictures for the film Wicked: For Good.

This national competition received more than 700 entries, and we are immensely proud that Maidah’s artwork was selected as the official BBFC Black Card design for the film. Her artwork will appear before every UK cinema screening when Wicked: For Good is released on 21 November 2025.

What is the BBFC?

The BBFC (British Board of Film Classification) is the UK’s independent regulator of film and video content. It provides trusted age ratings and content advice to help audiences make informed viewing choices. Beyond its regulatory work, the BBFC runs educational programmes designed to help young people understand age ratings and the importance of media literacy. To find out more about the BBFC, visit their website at www.bbfc.co.uk.

NLA's House System Relaunches

Wed, 1 Oct 2025 10:04:01 GMT

North Liverpool Academy's House System has recently seen a significant reinvigoration. We are pleased to formally relaunch our house competitions, designed to strengthen the school community and boost student involvement.

NLA's Tall Ship Voyage Adventure

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 11:51:40 GMT

What a week it's been for the North Liverpool Academy crew aboard the Pelican! Our young voyagers have experienced a truly unforgettable journey, as documented in their own words.

Duke of Edinburgh Expeditions 2025

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 14:44:54 GMT

NLA students embark on their DofE expedition at Waddecar Scout Activity Centre.

NLA Students Take Silver at National Indoor Rowing Championships

Tue, 13 May 2025 10:11:28 GMT

This year’s National Junior Indoor Rowing Championships (NJIRC) took place virtually, allowing students from across the country to submit their scores remotely for the 2000m rowing ergometer relay.

Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of VE Day

Thu, 8 May 2025 16:15:05 GMT

In Harmony Liverpool Youth Hub Event To INSPIRE Young Musicians

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 14:03:50 GMT

Exploring the Classical World: North Liverpool Academy Scholars Visit Rome

Thu, 1 May 2025 14:07:47 GMT

March/April 2025

Recently, Year 7-10 scholars from North Liverpool Academy embarked on an enriching educational trip to Rome, providing them with a unique opportunity to deepen their understanding of the Ancient Roman world. The visit was part of their studies for the GCSE in Classical Civilisation, offering them a hands-on experience of the historical sites they have been learning about in the classroom.

North Liverpool Academy Celebrates British Science Week

Thu, 1 May 2025 14:09:37 GMT

what is british science week?

British Science Week is a ten-day celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths that took place between 7-16 March 2025. For more information, click here.

British Science Week at North Liverpool Academy was a fantastic celebration of learning, discovery, and hands-on experiences. Students had the opportunity to explore a wide range of scientific topics through exciting workshops, interactive demonstrations, and engaging masterclasses. Here’s a recap of some of the highlights from this incredible week.

NLA Hosts regional VEX IQ Robotics competition

Thu, 1 May 2025 14:19:49 GMT

In the first week of February, NLA hosted a Merseyside regional qualifying event for this years VEX IQ Robotics 'Rapid Relay' competition, as part of a provision to help build the footprint in the North West, and to provide opportunities to our local schools for STEM enrichment and extra-curricular provision to extend their Computing and Technology curriculum.

What is VEX IQ Robotics?

VEX Robotics offers comprehensive educational solutions designed to integrate Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) into classroom settings, fostering essential skills such as creativity, teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving. Their curriculum spans from early education to university levels, ensuring a continuum of learning that adapts to various educational stages.

Educational robotics empowers students by providing autonomy in learning, enhancing engagement, and motivation. This approach allows students to leverage their strengths and address individual learning needs, fostering a sense of ownership over their educational journey.

By integrating VEX Robotics into our enrichment, NLA can provide students with hands-on experiences that not only teach STEM concepts but also prepare them for future challenges by developing critical computational thinking skills.