Global Academy

School commits to giving SEND students access to the same curriculum, complying with the Equality Act 2010 and SEND Regulations 2014 via reasonable adjustments

“we are dedicated to ensuring that all students have access to the same curriculum, including those with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND). We comply with the Equality Act 2010 and the Special Educational Needs and Disability Regulations 2014 by making reasonable adjustments to remove barriers to learning and participation.”

SEND team led by Assistant Principal (Behaviour & Culture) / SENDCO Louise Gaskin

“our SEND team, led by Louise Gaskin (Assistant Principal: Behaviour & Culture/SENDCO), is dedicated to ensuring that every student’s needs are met through evidence-based approaches and tailored support.”

School offers a School Counselling Service with self- and staff-referral forms

“Please complete the form below to refer either yourself or a student to our School Counselling Services.”

School states safeguarding is a top priority

“Safeguarding is also a top priority for us at Global Academy.”

Curriculum equips pupils with technical skills, vocational knowledge, and academic excellence for the media/entertainment sector

“equips our pupils with the technical skills, vocational knowledge, and academic excellence required to thrive in this fast-paced sector”

Offers academic and practical opportunity for students entering radio, TV, digital, advertising and social media industries

“Global Academy offers a unique academic and practical opportunity for a limited number of Year 10 – Year 12 students looking to enter the radio, TV, digital, advertising, and social media industries.”

Every student receives multiple sessions with a dedicated Careers Adviser each year

“Every student in each year group will receive multiple sessions with our Careers Adviser, ensuring you feel comfortable with your next steps and prepared for your future career.”

150+ industry engagements every year including guest talks, mentoring and work experience with major media brands

“150+ Industry Engagements Every Year”

Core values named as Think big, Keep it simple, Own it, Better together

“grounded in our core values of “Think big”, “Keep it simple”, “Own it”, and “Better together””

School frames wellbeing and safeguarding as creating a supportive, nurturing environment for all students

“By prioritising both wellbeing and safeguarding, we hope to create a supportive and nurturing environment for all of our students.”

Sixth form (Year 12) students specialise in media/entertainment areas achieving industry-recognised qualifications like T Levels or UAL diplomas

“students have the chance to specialise in areas such as Content Creation, Journalism, Broadcasting, Marketing and Art, achieving key industry-recognised qualifications like T Levels or UAL diplomas”

Global Academy Sixth Form rated Outstanding by Ofsted

“Global Academy Sixth Form, rated Outstanding by Ofsted”

Grade requirements vary by year; Open Mornings hosted by the Principal throughout the year for those who miss Open Events

“Our Principal, James Murray-Walsh, will be hosting Open Mornings throughout the academic year.”

The school is accepting applications for September 2025 entry into Years 10, 12 or 14.

“we are now accepting applications for September 2025 into Years 10, 12 or 14 across our courses”

90% of graduates are working or training in the Creative Industries

“of our graduates are working or training in the Creative Industries.”

Graduates secured employment/apprenticeships at prestigious media companies including Global, BBC, Sky, TikTok, Facebook, Google, Dentsu, Mediacom, NBC Universal, Pinewood Studios, News UK, and Premier League Productions

“Our most recent graduates have secured employment and apprenticeships at some of the most prestigious media companies in the world, including Global, BBC, Sky, TikTok, Facebook, Google, Dentsu, Mediacom, NBC Universal, Pinewood Studios, News UK, and Premier League Productions.”

Latest Ofsted inspection rated the academy outstanding in sixth form, behaviour and personal development

“Global Academy’s latest Ofsted inspection praises outstanding sixth form, behaviour, and personal development – preparing students with real-world experience and ambitious career pathways.”

Ofsted rated the Sixth Form Outstanding

“Global Academy Sixth Form, rated Outstanding by Ofsted”