By Martin Walker
Woodham School in Newton Aycliffe has now officially earned Academy status.
The school, full name Woodham Community Technology College, will switch to Woodham Academy from September 1 this year.
Immediate obvious changes will include:
● A new logo
● New uniform – click here to see it
● A new name, Woodham Academy
But the school says some things will not change, such as the school’s commitment to achievement for all.
A school statement said: “Following consultation with students, parents, staff and the wider community, governors submitted an application to the Department for Education.
“This has been approved, recognising the fact that Woodham is a school which is performing well.
“In becoming an Academy, Woodham will receive additional funding from the Department for Education.
“This summer will see significant investment in digital technology, including Wi-Fi, iPads and an Apple Mac Suite.
“Woodham will also open the Woodham Sports Academy in September, providing coaching to elite athletes in a range of sports.”
Aycliffe Today will bring you more on this exciting development for Woodham College next week.