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 shortlist
Thomas Jones Primary School, London
St Charles’ RC Primary School, Newcastle
Goldsmith Primary Academy, West Midlands
Earley St Peter’s Church of England Primary School, Berkshire
Stanhope Primary School, London
The Downs Primary School and Nursery, Essex
Wootton Primary School, Northamptonshire
Nishkam Primary School, Wolverhampton
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 Shortlist
Oasis Academy Hadley, Middlesex
Smestow Academy, West Midlands
Dame Alice Owen’s School, Hertfordshire
St Leonard’s RC School, Durham
Buile Hill Academy, Greater Manchester
Ark Alexandra Academy, East Sussex
Barclay Academy, Hertfordshire
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 Shortlist
Bishop's Stortford College, Hertfordshire
Notting Hill Prep School, London
City of London Freemens School, Surrey
Guildford High School, Surrey
Churchers College, Hampshire
Hampton Court House, Surrey
Abbey College in Malvern, Worcestershire
King’s College Taunton, Somerset
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 Shortlist
Red Gates School, London
Hub Educational Services CIC, Leicestershire
Lift Pioneer, Essex
Abbot’s Lea School, Liverpool
Millgate School, Leicester
Fosse Way School, Somerset
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 Shortlist
Vine Schools Trust, Essex
Whitefield Primary School, Merseyside
Clifton Special School, N Ireland
Lark Rise Academy, Bedfordshire
Chase High School, Essex
St Luke’s Church of England Primary School, West Midlands
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 Shortlist
Harbour Learning Trust, North East Lincolnshire
Redhill Academy Trust, Nottingham
Unity Schools Partnership, Suffolk
Bradgate Education Partnership, Leicestershire
Tonbridge Grammar School, Kent
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 Shortlist
Dawn Boyes - United Learning
Tracey Parsons - Brockmoor & Brierley Hill Primary Schools
Steve Parkinson - The Vale Federation
Emma Searl - The New Guild Trust
Angela Ogden - St Damian's RC Science College
Gemma Singleton - Vine Schools 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 Shortlist
Stanhope Primary School, London
Whitefield Primary School, Liverpool
Fairfax Academy, Birmingham
City Heights E-ACT Academy, London
Trinity Lewisham School, London
Sturry Church of England Primary School, Kent
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 Shortlist
Charter School East Dulwich, London
Fern House School, Enfield
Bedford Academy, Bedfordshire
Tulip Academy, Lincolnshire
Waltham Gateway Academy, North East Lincolnshire
Callerton Academy, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Awarded to the school project that can demonstrate a benefit to the environment and the environmental education of its pupils.
2026 Shortlist
Ashley Down Primary School, Bristol
St Andrew’s Church School, Somerset
Park Community School, Hampshire
Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School, London
St Faith’s School, Cambridge
Dorothy Stringer School, East Sussex
Dulwich College, London
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 Shortlist
Oasis Academy Immingham, North East Lincolnshire
Maghull High School, Merseyside
William Hulme's Grammar School, Manchester
Newman Catholic College, London
Bournville School, West Midlands
Downshall Primary School, Essex
Oasis Academy South Bank, London
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 Shortlist
University Schools Trust, London
Creative Education Trust, London
Outwood Grange Academies Trust, West Yorkshire
Cabot Learning, Bristol
Star Academies, Lancashire
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 Nominees
Remi Atoyebi MBE - Headteacher, Osmani Primary School, London
Emily Gyimah - Headteacher, Haberdashers’ Hatcham Primary, London
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 Nominees
Spencer Lewis - Executive Headteacher, Yavneh College
Lucy Harrison - Headteacher, The Archer Academy
Robert Bell - Headteacher, Consilium Evolve
Lucy Harrison - Headteacher, The Archer Academy
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 Shortlist
Maghull High School, Liverpool
St Damian's RC Science College, Lancashire
Lincoln Christ's Hospital School, Lincolnshire
Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School, Lancashire
Haberdashers' Boys' School, Hertfordshire
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 Shortlist
Tylers Green Middle School, Buckinghamshire
St John's CofE Primary School, London
Lord Williams's School, Oxfordshire
St Albans School, Hertfordshire
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 Shortlist
Queen's Park Primary School, London
Stockport Academy, Greater Manchester
Laurel Park School, London
St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School, Bristol
Kingswood Academy, Hull
Archbishop Temple Church of England High School, Preston
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 Shortlist
Stormont School, Hertfordshire
Brockhill Road, Malvern, Worcestershire
Jenny Hammond Primary School/Waltham Forest Catering Service, London
Telford Langley School, Shropshire
Brookfield Community School, Derbyshire
Endeavour Primary School, Hampshire
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 Shortlist
Boxford Primary School, Suffolk
Westholme School, Lancashire
Bishop's Stortford College, Hertfordshire
Kingsdale Foundation School, London
Millfield School, Somerset
Spalding High School, Lincolnshire
Cardiff High School, Cardiff, Wales
Recognising an organisation providing educational resources, products or services which support teaching and increase pupil engagement in the secondary schools sector.
2026 Shortlist
Education Endowment Foundation - Evidence-based guidance reporting
Seneca Learning - Online revision platform
Teachwire - Secondary PE Planning resources
Evidence Based Education - The Great Teaching Toolkit
Picture News Secondary - Educational current affairs resource
Recognising an innovative educational product or service which supports teaching and increases pupil engagement in the primary schools sector.