A Cheshire village school has struck gold for its commitment to quality history education.
Calveley Primary Academy, near Tarporley, is proud to announce that it has been awarded the Historical Association Gold Quality Mark, in recognition of its exceptional provision for history education.
The Gold Quality Mark is the highest accolade and reflects the excellence of history teaching and learning at the Cheshire village school.
Pupils enjoyed a trip to RAF Burtonwood.
The award follows a rigorous assessment process including classroom visits, a school tour, and meetings with the subject leader and headteacher. The assessor also spoke to pupils, who shared their understanding of history, with younger students saying it "helps us know who we are" and "learn from the past."
Local history at the heart of learning The Historical Association commended the school’s dedication to ensuring pupils gain a comprehensive understanding of their place in history, both globally and locally.
It is an integral part of the school’s history curriculum, with children learning about the Great Fire of Nantwich, the Manchester Ship Canal, the impact of the Blitz on Liverpool and WW2 planes at Cranage airbase.
Pupils regularly take part in drama workshops based on the monarchy and evacuees in WW2, while the end of day storytelling often focuses on their history topic to help emerge themselves in the period they are studying.
Outside the roundhouse at the Burwardsley Centre.
Ray Rudd, headteacher at the school, said: “We are incredibly proud to receive the Gold History Quality Mark. This achievement is a testament to the commitment of our teachers and the enthusiasm of our pupils.
“History is such an important subject because it helps our students understand the world they live in and how it has been shaped by the past.”
The Historical Association was particularly impressed with the curriculum enrichment programme, with children taking part in an array of trips and immersive historical experiences. These included a visit to the Cheshire Show with a focus on vintage transport, a residential trip to Chester to explore Roman history, and another to York, complementing their studies on the Vikings.
These experiences bring history to life and provide pupils with a deeper understanding of the topics they study in class.
Commenting on the award, Steve Docking, CEO of North West Academies Trust which oversees the running of the school, said: “We are extremely proud of the team at Calveley Primary Academy for achieving this prestigious award.
“It is wonderful to receive such a glowing report from the Historical Association and recognition for the excellent historical work done by the children and teachers.”
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