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  Pupils have been putting their imaginations to the test as part of a village scarecrow festival. Children from Uphill Village Academy designed and built scarecrows for the annual event, which takes place each September in Uphill. To read the full story on the Weston Mercury website please

Uphill Village Academy is celebrating its sporting excellence after being awarded the prestigious School Games Gold Mark Award for the third year running. The School Games Mark is a national award scheme that recognises schools for their commitment to the development of sport and competition, both within

Uphill Village Academy pupils are getting into the community spirit by taking part in their village’s annual scarecrow festival, North Somerset’s biggest and most strawsome celebration of creativity. First launched in 2008, Uphill’s Scarecrow Festival has become a much-loved, family-friendly weekend packed with fun, creativity and community spirit. Held

Sixteen Year 9 students from Broadoak Academy (BA) recently visited Uphill Village Academy (UVA) to lead and support the school’s Key Stage 2 Sports Day, creating a fun, active and memorable experience for younger pupils. The Year 9 students organised and delivered a range of sporting activities,

Year One pupils at Uphill Primary Academy enjoyed a fascinating journey through local history thanks to a guided tour of Uphill village led by local historian Michael Gorley from Historic England. Uphill is a charming and tranquil coastal village on the southern edge of Weston-super-Mare, bordering the

Leaders at Uphill Village Academy offered a big thank you to Broadoak Academy, whose Year 7 pupils visited Uphill to talk to Year 6 pupils about the transition from primary school to secondary school. The visit gave pupils the opportunity to ask questions about life at secondary

Year 1 pupils at Uphill Village Academy had a fantastic trip to Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm. Noah’s Ark is a premier 100-acre award-winning conservation charity and farm. It is home to more than 100 animal species, including African elephants, rhinos, giraffes and lions. During the visit, pupils

HAF Summer Activities bookings will go live on Friday 12th June 2026 at 9:00am. This summer NSC have a wide range of activities on offer across North Somerset, including a variety of sports activities, swimming sessions, family activities, farm visits, arts and crafts, gymnastics, teenage-specific activities, and sessions at

The long arm of the law was felt at Uphill Village Academy, but entirely in the spirit of education and community engagement. Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) pupils enjoyed an exciting and memorable visit from their local community Police Officers. The session began with an in-depth Q&A,