XP School

At XP, we believe education should prepare young people for life in the real world. That’s why our recent Community Engagement Day was such a powerful experience for students across XP and XP East.

Working alongside South Yorkshire Police, our students had the chance to appreciate and experience the reality of keeping our communities safe. From police dog demonstrations to interactive sessions on knife crime, stalking, criminal exploitation, and human rights, students engaged with some of the issues facing young people today.

You can watch the highlights from the day here!

After a royally wonderful day at Burghley House, we’re back on the road and our estimated (!) return time to XP is 4pm.

X28 have been phenomenal today, an exceptional example of XP!

Please click on the links for websites and course options, most are open for applications for 2026/27 for new year 11 students applying. We recommend students apply to a range of providers.

It is never too early to start the application process and secure a provisional place for your students’ next steps.

A Closer Look at Their Viking Ships Lessons

Today, I had the opportunity to check in on Crew Caldwell’s humanities lesson—and I was impressed by their lovely work.

Their current focus has been on the Vikings: how they lived, the roles they held, and, in particular, their longships. Crew Caldwell have clearly put a lot of thought and effort into their learning.

What stood out most was the exceptional craftsmanship and quality on display. The students are clearly taking real pride in their work.

If this is any indication of what’s to come, we can expect great things from Crew Caldwell this year.

Well done, Crew Caldwell—keep up the brilliant work!

Since we’ve returned to school, Crew Caldwell have set themselves a little praise point competition – who can get the most in this term?!

We’ve had a strong start, with some tough competition – a shout out to Lewis (who has actually earned 14 praise points, but his conduct points bring him back down to 8 praises!!!). Incredible work, Crew – keep it up!!

Miss Cocliff & Miss Fielding x

Year 10 Students Embark on Their LOOL Creative Journey

Our Year 10 students have chosen LOOL Creative (Leaders of Their Own Learning) as their specialist area in Art, a key step towards completing their GCSE qualification.

Each student has selected a pathway that reflects their interests and talents, choosing from Art, Craft and Design, 3D Design, or Photography. After completing their immersion phase, they are now fully engaged in their creative expedition — exploring ideas, developing skills, and producing beautiful, thoughtful work.

We’re excited to see how their projects continue to grow and can’t wait to celebrate their achievements as the year progresses

Art, Craft and Design class. 2 Crew Nightingale students have chosen this class.

Wednesday- Year 8 and 9 netball fixture away return to XP school. Please tick your name off the sheet. Netball practice for year 7’s and remaining students it still on with Miss Bowser 3.30-4.30

Wednesday- Boys football practice 3.30-4.30

Thursday- Cheerleading practice 3.30-4.30

Any questions please email team PE

On Tuesday 16th September, Big Talk Education are speaking to Year 9 students as part of the statutory Relationships and Sex Education. Below is an outline of what is going to be covered by Big talk Education.

If you would like to discuss this further or have any concerns please email gvayro@xpschool.org or pburrows@xpschool.org.