Year 7 XP: Immersed in History and Launching Their First Expedition

5 September 2025

Eleanor Wilkinson

This week marked an exciting milestone for Year 7 at XP: their very first immersion week in lessons and the launch of their expedition, This Land is Your Land. The guiding question is, “What’s the story of our community?” Students have worked as historians, piecing together evidence and time-travelling through four key periods of history: … Continued

Crew Irwin X31 – “I’ll be there for you! (When the rain starts to fall)”

29 August 2025

Kirsty Barnes

What a fantastic first week back at XP! It’s been a week filled with reflection, teamwork, fresh air, and creativity – all rooted in our guiding question: “How can we support each other and act as role models?” Your children have returned with enthusiasm and maturity, and we couldn’t be prouder of how they’ve started … Continued

Crew Brunel’s First Week in Year 9

29 August 2025

Shannon Mitchell

The first week of Year 9 was nothing short of incredible for Crew Brunel. From exciting challenges to moments of reflection, we came together as a crew and as a year group to set the tone for what promises to be an amazing year ahead. Day 1: Rebooting Crew Our first day began with a … Continued

Year 11 (C28): GCSE Information Evening (Save the Date!)

28 August 2025

Melissa Cocliff

As our wonderful C28’s progress through their final year in school, there are a number of ways you can support their learning from home. As such, we would like to invite all Y11 parents and students to our Y11 GCSE Information Evening at XP East on Wednesday, 10th September from 5-6pm.  This evening will focus … Continued

X28 and Crew Darling starting the year off right!

26 August 2025

Eleanor Wilkinson

Crew Darling and X28 started the year off reconnecting, getting outside and embracing a hike together! A few hours well spent walking around Langsett Reservoir in the Peaks, and capturing the views with some photography challenges! The walk has definitely started us on the right path for the rest of year 11!

Year 11 First Day Back – Crew walk

25 August 2025

Mr A Jackson

Just a reminder that on our first day back (Tuesday 26 August), Year 11 students will be completing a hike around Langsett Reservoir. An information letter, kit list, and consent form has been sent to parents separately by email. XP students should be at school by 8:15 on Tuesday 26 August for an 8:30 a.m. departure. Students … Continued

Crew Brunel: Reflecting on the End of Year 8

30 July 2025

Shannon Mitchell

As Year 8 draws to a close, Crew Brunel can look back with pride on a journey that’s been anything but ordinary. It’s been a bumpy ride at times — full of ups and downs, new challenges, and moments of reflection. But through it all, the students of Crew Brunel have shown resilience, growth, and … Continued

XP Students Equipped for a Safe and Empowered Summer thanks to SYP!

21 July 2025

Eleanor Wilkinson

Last Wednesday, all XP/E students took part in an awesome Crew Community Engagement Day designed to prepare them for a safe and informed summer. The day featured hands-on workshops and demos led by local police and services. Students explored police kit, vehicles, and drone technology, gaining insight into how these tools are used in real-life … Continued

Climate Change Through Data: A Cross-Curricular Project (X28 KBA Maths)

17 July 2025

Kirsty Barnes

This term, our students have been combining their knowledge from science and maths to explore one of the most important issues facing our planet: climate change. As part of a cross-curricular project, pupils worked in groups to investigate different climate-related topics, using the statistical skills they developed in maths to interpret and present real-world scientific … Continued

XP/E Parliament Fieldwork

14 July 2025

Eleanor Wilkinson

Last Wednesday, 43 students from Year 7 through to Year 10 had the incredible opportunity to visit the heart of British democracy; Parliament! From the moment we arrived, it was clear our students were representing XP and XP East with pride. Compared to other school groups touring Westminster that day, our young people stood out … Continued