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  • About us
    • XP Trust Schools
    • What is XP school?
      • Values & Ethos
      • Our prospectus
      • FAQ
    • How to contact and visit us
    • Expeditions
    • The Purpose of Crew
    • The Purpose of Stewardship
    • XP Core Practices
      • Designing & Planning the Curriculum
      • Producing High Quality Work
      • Instruction
      • Crew & Outdoor Learning
      • Equity
      • Leading Our Own Learning
    • How to apply for a place at XP
    • School information
      • Governance
      • Statutory website information
    • Y6 Open Evening
  • Students
    • Staff Crew
    • Timetables
    • Our Current Expeditions
    • Assessment explained
    • School lunches
    • Learning Beyond the Classroom
      • Learning Beyond the Classroom
      • Extended study
      • Music lessons
      • Duke of Edinburgh
      • D6
      • Sport
      • Digital leaders
      • Ambassadors
      • Student voice
      • Careers
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    • Report a concern
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  • About us
    • XP Trust Schools
    • What is XP school?
      • Values & Ethos
      • Our prospectus
      • FAQ
    • How to contact and visit us
    • Expeditions
    • The Purpose of Crew
    • The Purpose of Stewardship
    • XP Core Practices
      • Designing & Planning the Curriculum
      • Producing High Quality Work
      • Instruction
      • Crew & Outdoor Learning
      • Equity
      • Leading Our Own Learning
    • How to apply for a place at XP
    • School information
      • Governance
      • Statutory website information
    • Y6 Open Evening
  • Students
    • Staff Crew
    • Timetables
    • Our Current Expeditions
    • Assessment explained
    • School lunches
    • Learning Beyond the Classroom
      • Learning Beyond the Classroom
      • Extended study
      • Music lessons
      • Duke of Edinburgh
      • D6
      • Sport
      • Digital leaders
      • Ambassadors
      • Student voice
      • Careers
    • Outward Bound / First week back
    • Student Revision
    • Student expectations
    • School day and calendars
    • Report a concern
  • Staff
    • Staff Crew
    • XP University
    • Reading List
    • Vacancies
    • Staff Handbook Policies
    • How do I…
      • Log An Incident
      • Order Resources
      • Claim Expenses
      • Claim Additional Hours
      • Report My Absence
      • Fix My Device
      • Log a repair/request
      • Administer First Aid
      • Use My Voice
    • Help with…
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      • SMAPS
      • SOS
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Applying for a place at XP – Fair Banding Assessment

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30 July 2025

XP School

To ensure a balanced intake of students across all ability levels, all applicants to an XP secondary school must sit a Fair Banding Assessment. 

This multiple-choice test focuses on non-verbal reasoning and helps us place students into one of five ability bands. There is no pass or fail, and results are used solely to support a broad and representative admissions process.

Completing the assessment is a key part of the application and must be done to be considered for a place. 

Please ensure your child is registered by 31st October 2025 and prepared to attend the assessment on 22nd November 2025.

Find out more here: https://xptrust.info/XPTFBA

If your child has an aptitude in music, find out how to apply for a musical aptitude place at XP here: https://xpschool.org/unlock-your-childs-musical-potential-at-xp-school/

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Unlock your child’s musical potential at XP School!

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30 July 2025

XP School

At XP School, we believe music has the power to inspire and shape young minds. Each year, we offer a unique opportunity for children with a natural flair for music to gain a place in Year 7 through our dedicated Musical Aptitude route. 

Whether your child already sings or plays an instrument, or simply has a keen ear for rhythm, melody, and pitch, this pathway recognises raw musical potential. 

With access to expert tuition, vibrant performance opportunities, and a culture that celebrates creativity, XP School is the perfect stage for your child to flourish musically and academically. Click here to see highlights from our recent annual XP Festival of Arts and Culture https://youtu.be/-tcB979lD_g

Apply now, and don’t miss this chance to join a learning community where talent is nurtured and passion takes centre stage!

Find out more here: https://xptrust.info/XPMA

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X31 Admiral ‘Being Human’- Maths

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23 September 2025

Kirsty Barnes

X31 Admiral used their knowledge of ratio to sketch themselves in the style of the Vitruvian Man after measuring their heads and bodies. They also discussed how this linked to their expedition and how we can further improve their sketches throughout the topic of proportion and scale.

The whole class showed amazing teamwork, integrity, respect and craftsmanship and quality in their work.

Mrs Barnes

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Crew Kelly – Beautiful Science Work!!✨

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23 September 2025

hannah warwick

After popping into Science session 1 today, I was blown away by the Craftmanship and Quality in students’ books.

Crew Kelly have had a fabulous start to the year, being at the top of the X29 attendance leaderboard for every community meeting so far!

Keep it up Crew Kelly – very proud!!

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Crew Sinfield – Breakfast time

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23 September 2025

C Burnitt

On Thursday Crew Sinfield had a crew breakfast due to their fantastic start to the term.

We started the day with some sweet treats including chocolate brioche and cornflake buns, with some music and a good chat.

Crew have been fantastic with 95 praises so far this term! Special mention to Pixie who is already on 19 praises!!

Crew have been working together well and also showing great maturity and respect to each other when having discussions in crew.

Keep up the good work crew!

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WC 22/09/25 In PE

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22 September 2025

Ameila Bowser

What a great week we have had this week in PE. The netball team had there first netball game. Year 8 and 9 team travelled to Hungerhill. Despite their defeat the girls showed great dedication and team work for their first game back.

Later on the week we had our student leaders supporting with the XP student showcase, the students where brilliant and represented everything we do in PE. Super proud of those students.

Coming up this week;

Wednesday 3:15 – 4:30pm Netball and boys football practice

Thursday 3:15 – 4:30pm Cheerleading. Girls football practice starts this week.

Friday – Year 11 National cup game @home finishing around 5pm

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X32- Crew ABT

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22 September 2025

Asa Booth

X32 Crew ABT have been looking at “Identity” on Wise Wednesday and unpicking what makes us who we are and to Respect each and everyone’s individuality.

As a Crew, It was great to see the students talk about their identity and be proud of who they are and that they feel confident to share this information with their Crew family and feel safe in doing so.

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C28 Staff Crew!

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22 September 2025

Fay Mountain

C28’s staff spent an hour on a lovely sunny staff day being stewards of our community by doing a litter pick around lakeside. We always say what’s good for our students is good for us so we also cleared the car park area around the gate. To help us keep this area looking beautiful could parents please remind students to keep their rubbish in bags/pockets until they find a bin.

Thank you for your continued effort supporting our school.

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C29’s Festive Presentation of Learning!

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19 September 2025

Shannon Mitchell

We’re thrilled to invite you to C29’s Presentation of Learning on Monday 8th December, 4:00–5:30pm.

This special event is a chance for our students to showcase the beautiful work they’ve created during their expedition, as well as the acts of kindness they’ve carried out along the way. It promises to be an afternoon filled with creativity, compassion, and community spirit.

The POL promises to be a festive celebration, filled with inspiring stories of learning and kindness, a vibrant showcase of student work, and plenty of holiday cheer to kick off the season.

So, dust off your Christmas jumper, pop some bells on, and join us for an afternoon of joy and celebration. Let’s come together to recognise the hard work, generosity, and festive spirit of C29.

Date: Monday 8th December
Time: 4:00 – 5:30pm
Location: XP School
Dress code: Christmas jumpers encouraged – the more festive, the better!

We can’t wait to see you there!

C29 team

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Sharing our Stories: 19/09/2025

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19 September 2025

Geoff Hewitt

Beautiful work this week

Here’s a selection of beautiful work from across the XP Trust!

To read about other stories from across the XP Trust, visit xptrust.org.

Top of the Blogs

Reception: Crew champion music makers @ Green Top

Demonstrating the character trait courage @ Plover

Bye-bye litter! @ Carcroft School

First week back – CREW CHIPS @ XP

Star of the week @ XP East

Rain or shine: Learning outside every time @ Norton Infants

G28 morning fitness, breakfast, revision! @ XP Gateshead

Share your stories with us!

We now have a new dedicated news email so that you can send your stories, updates or ideas about potential news articles directly to us in Comms.

It might be something you or your students have achieved, a charity you’re supporting or anything at all that deserves a wider audience.

Write to us at comms@xptrust.org –  we want to hear about it, write about it and celebrate it!

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Crew Chips – praises update

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19 September 2025

Paddy McCoy

All members of the crew had picked up praises this week for their efforts in class.

Eoghan and Annabelle led the way with 9 praises this week.

Laura – 7

Bentley – 1

Michael – 7

Seth – 5

Dylan – 7

Rosie – 7

James – 3

Oliver – 5

Grzegorz – 7

Oskar – 4

Jade – 7

Keep up the good work, you are doing amazing

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First week back – CREW CHIPS

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19 September 2025

Paddy McCoy

Crew chips completed a puzzle on the last day of crew week.

We are all looking forward to year 8 and the challenges it will bring. The crew worked brilliantly together all week.

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