Education Business Awards - categories
Presented to the UK Primary School that has made outstanding progress in the management of its facilities, finances and human resources and can demonstrate an increase in the educational performance of the school.
2026 Winner: Wootton Primary School, Northamptonshire
Presented to the UK Secondary School that has made outstanding progress in the management of its facilities, finances and human resources and can demonstrate an increase in the educational performance of the school.
2026 Winner: Ark Alexandra Academy, East Sussex
Sponsored by Hardsoft Computers
Presented to the UK Independent school that has made outstanding progress in the management of its facilities, finances and human resources and can demonstrate an increase in the educational performance of the school.
2026 Winner: Guildford High School, Surrey
Sponsored by nasen
Presented to the UK SEN Establishment that can demonstrate an increase in the quality of care and education services provided to students with Special Educational Needs
2026 Winner: Lift Pioneer, Essex
Sponsored by Chalkie AI
Awarded to the educational establishment in the UK that can demonstrate innovation in its approach to teaching and deploying Information and Communication technologies that further the learning experience of its students.
2026 Winner: Vine Schools Trust, Essex
Sponsored by The Minibus Centre
Recognising an individual project where a school has worked with an outside agency or local authority to refine its buying practices and increase value to the taxpayer.
2026 Winner: Unity Schools Partnership, Suffolk
Sponsored by ESPO
Presented to an individual whose business leadership skills and commercial outlook have had a positive impact on the school’s budgeting and strategic decision making.
2026 Winner: Emma Searl - The New Guild Trust
This award recognises a setting that has demonstrated exceptional commitment to promoting inclusiveness in the classroom and creating a positive and supportive learning environment for all students.
2026 Winner: Fairfax Academy, Birmingham
Sponsored by Cornerstone
Presented to the establishment that has provided what is judged to be the most technically advanced building constructed for the purpose of teaching present and future pupils.
2026 Winner: Tulip Academy, Lincolnshire
Awarded to the school project that can demonstrate a benefit to the environment and the environmental education of its pupils.
2026 Winner: St. Faith's School, Cambridge
This award recognises schools working in partnership with the community and other public sector bodies on projects that bring specific benefits to the local community.
2026 Winner: Maghull High School, Merseyside
This award recognises an educational establishment which has invested in its recruitment methods and processes to ensure a timely intake of appropriate teaching and support staff.
2026 Winner: Thinking Schools Academy Trust, Kent
Recognising inspirational school leaders whose role has led to significant and positive improvements in secondary school education by inspiring and facilitating the wider school team.
2026 Recipient
James Parkinson - Headteacher, De Lacy Primary School, West Yorkshire
Sponsored by Leadership Edge
Recognising inspirational school leaders whose role has led to significant and positive improvements in primary education by inspiring and facilitating the wider school team.
2026 Recipient
Robert Bell - Headteacher, Consilium Evolve
Awarded to the educational establishment that has excelled in the provision of a first class environment for teaching STEM subjects including Maths, Technology and Sciences. Entry is open to schools from all sectors.
2026 Winner: St Damian's RC Science College, Lancashire
Recognising the UK school that has made outstanding efforts to increase security through a combination of increased awareness in staff and pupils and the procurement and installation of additional security measures.
2026 Winner: Compass School, Southampton
Presented to the educational establishment that can demonstrate a commitment to providing students with a range of subject specific educational visits in order to further their learning experience.
2026 Winner: Stockport Academy, Greater Manchester
Presented to an educational establishment in the UK that can demonstrate a commitment to healthy eating and value for money through the provision of a first class catering service available to all students.
2026 Winner: Telford Langley School, Shropshire
Awarded to the educational establishment in the UK that can demonstrate an outstanding commitment to developing the sporting skills of its students through the provision of first class facilities and coaching programmes.
2026 Winner: Bishop's Stortford College, Hertfordshire
Recognising an organisation providing educational resources, products or services which support teaching and increase pupil engagement in the secondary schools sector.
2026 Winner: Seneca Learning - Online revision platform
Recognising an innovative educational product or service which supports teaching and increases pupil engagement in the primary schools sector.