A discipline · 3 categories
Curriculum & Specialism
Distinction within a framework. For schools that set the standard in a particular curriculum or specialism, from the sciences to the arts, the IB to the national syllabus.
The Curriculum & Specialism awards
Distinction within a framework or discipline.
International School of the Year
Excellence across Cambridge, the IB and the French Baccalauréat.
Judged on
International examination outcomes.
STEM School of the Year
Strength and participation in science, technology, engineering and maths.
Judged on
Science & maths results and subject uptake.
Arts, Sport & Humanities Award
Distinction beyond the sciences, the studio, the stage and the field.
Judged on
Co-curricular record and competition results.
The other disciplines
Results & Performance
Measured outcomes, examined nationally.
5 categories
Access & Equity
Excellence that widens the door.
5 categories
Regional Champions
The standard-bearer of each region.
4 categories
Innovation & Operations
How a school is run, and renewed.
5 categories
People & Leadership
The educators behind the results.
4 categories
Could your school win in Curriculum & Specialism?
Entry is free, and a single nomination is considered across every category it fits. Put your school forward for the 2026 cycle.
