The Artsmark Award is the only creative quality standard for schools, accredited by Arts Council England. It supports schools to develop and celebrate arts and cultural education, putting creativity and wellbeing at the heart of the curriculum. Artsmark ensures every young person can be creative and access a diverse, high-quality cultural education.

In order to achieve their Artsmark Award, Stowford School had to develop their arts and culture provision to embed a broad and ambitious curriculum. This was achieved by creating an overall plan that was committed to and delivered across the whole school.

On receiving the award, Mrs Sue Williams, Headteacher said: “We’re extremely proud of achieving our Artsmark Silver Award. We are committed to delivering a high-quality arts and cultural education and we look forward to continuing to grow with Artsmark".

Dr Darren Henley CBE, Chief Executive of the Arts Council, said:

“I would like to congratulate Stowford School on their Artsmark Award. Becoming an Artsmark school demonstrates that through offering a broad, ambitious, and creative curriculum, every pupil can develop character and resilience, increasing their knowledge, curiosity and skills that will remain with them through to adult life.”

Visit artsmark.org.uk for more information.

The DfE has confirmed that schools should remain open during the National Mourning period.  The State Funeral is being held on Monday 19th September and this day has been declared a national Bank Holiday.  Stowford School and Nursery will be closed on this day as a mark of respect.

For info, please see our virtual tour created last year. 

In the meantime, please enjoy our virtual tour!

The wall was created from poppies with special dedications in the centre from children, families and staff to remember loved ones.