Clarice Cliff Makes the Finals for 2025 Primary School of the Year

We are delighted to announce that Co-op Academy Clarice Cliff, in Stoke-on-Trent, has been selected as a finalist in the Education Today Awards 2025. They have been shortlisted for the highly competitive Primary School of the Year.
It’s a huge achievement for Co-op Academy Clarice Cliff to be recognised among schools nationwide. The shortlisting highlights the dedication and teamwork that the staff, pupils, and wider community show every day at Co-op Academy Clarice Cliff.
The Education Today Awards celebrate outstanding schools and individuals across the UK, recognising those who make a genuine difference in their communities.
In the Primary School of the Year category, nominees are evaluated on:
- Outstanding teaching and learning
- Strong pastoral care and child wellbeing
- Whole-school practices that enrich pupil life
Being shortlisted is a fantastic achievement - with only 10 schools making it to the finals! This nomination celebrates the special culture built at Clarice Cliff, where every child is known, supported, and inspired to do their best.
Emma Day, Headteacher, said:
“We are incredibly thrilled to be shortlisted for the finals. Clarice Cliff has an incredible school community and everyone feels proud to be a part of it. This recognition means so much to us all and confirms that we offer an amazing educational experience to all of our pupils which they thoroughly deserve”.