Top English schools and trusts excelling in pupil experience
12 February, 2025
Top English Schools and Trusts Excelling in Pupil Experience
The Edurio Awards celebrate exceptional work in schools and trusts across the UK, based on the latest national survey data for 2023/24. Each month, we highlight the top performers in various categories.
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Share We are delighted to present our Pupil Happiness Award to Primary Schools and our Pupil Choice Award to secondary schools. The schools recognised have demonstrated excellence in creating supportive and uplifting environments reflecting the crucial role happiness plays in pupils’ wellbeing and growth.
How we measured success
We analysed responses from our Pupil experience and wellbeing survey, focusing on two key survey questions:
- Primary: How happy are you at this school? (Asked in 125 schools)
- Secondary: How happy are you to be studying at this school? (Asked in 159 schools)
Meet the top 10 schools and trusts (Primary)
We are proud to announce the national top 10 Primary schools and trusts for the Pupil Happiness Award (in alphabetical order):
- Greenheart Learning Partnership – Tame Valley Academy
- Life Education Trust – Dame Tipping Primary School
- Life Education Trust – Margaretting Primary School
- The Circle Trust – Emmbrook Infant School
- The Circle Trust – Wescott Infant School
- Trinity MAT – Trinity Academy St Peters
- Windsor Academy Trust – Greenways Primary Academy
- Windsor Academy Trust – Manor Way Primary Academy
- Windsor Academy Trust – Milton Primary Academy
- Windsor Academy Trust – Tenterfields Primary Academy
Here’s a testimonial from Ernest Jenavs, our CEO:
The trusts and schools recognised with this award set the gold standard in fostering pupil happiness across the country. Their commitment to creating environments where children thrive emotionally highlights the vital role happiness plays in wellbeing and development. These schools are leading the way in prioritising the happiness and holistic development of our youngest learners, shaping the future of education. You should be incredibly proud of this achievement.
Meet the top 10 schools and trusts (Secondary)
Additionally, we are proud to announce the national top 10 secondary schools and trusts for the Pupil Choice Award (in alphabetical order):
- Authentic Education – LeAF Studio
- Dixons Academies Trust – Dixons Sixth Form Academy
- Life Education Trust – The Bridge
- Maiden Erlegh Trust – Maiden Erlegh School
- Minerva Learning Trust – Chapeltown Academy
- Minerva Learning Trust – High Storrs School
- Nova Education Trust – Melton Vale Sixth Form College
- The Co-Operative Academies Trust – Co-op Academy Southfield
- The North Halifax Grammar School
- Trinity MAT – Trinity Academy St Edwards
Here’s a testimonial from Ernest Jenavs, our CEO:
The secondary schools recognised with this award set the benchmark for fostering pupil happiness nationwide. Their dedication to creating supportive and uplifting environments reflects the crucial role happiness plays in pupils’ wellbeing and growth. These schools are leading the way in prioritising positive school experiences for young people. This is an achievement to be truly proud of.
Congratulations to all our innovative schools that were awarded! Your efforts in prioritising positive school experiences for young people are an incredible achievement to be proud of.
The Edurio Awards celebrate exceptional work in schools and trusts across the UK, based on the latest national survey data for 2023/24. Each month, we highlight the top performers in various categories.
What's next?
We’re interviewing the winners and creating a toolkit that highlights the strategies their schools and trusts use to foster supportive, enjoyable learning environments—sign up for your free copy here.