News

Platinum Jubilee School Announcment

In honour of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, all schools have been granted an additional Bank Holiday. Taking this into account, the additional bank holiday for the school will be Friday 1st April 2022. Please click here to read more about this.
7th January 2022

Pupils’ Big Takeover

Well done to the Year 11 pupils who took part in this year’s Wandsworth Big Take Over which puts young people into decision-making challenges and encourages staff at the council to hear their views. The pupils from Nightingale Community Academy …
21st December 2021

End of 2021 Newsletter

As the year draws to an end, The school would like to wish you all a very happy Christmas and a fantastic New Year. A message from the Principal can be read here Stay Safe.
17th December 2021

Christmas Card Success

Congratulations to all the students who submitted artwork for the Trust’s Christmas Card competition. We are pleased to announce that Bradley’s Christmas card picture was chosen as a runner up in the competition which attracted over 200 entries this year …
16th December 2021

MP thanks Covid Heroes

Local MP and Shadow Minister for Mental Health, Dr Rosena Allin-Khan visited Nightingale Community Academy (NCA) to recognise Covid heroes and thank staff for their commitment to keeping the school open during the pandemic. Like special schools across the country …
3rd December 2021

WW2 Experience Day

Today our Year 5 Class are taking part in their WOW day for their topic World War 2. They have come dressed as evacuees and have brought their favourite teddy with them. They will be taking part in some WW2 …
3rd December 2021

Music Lessons Booster

Pupils at Nightingale Community Academy have been given a boost to their music lessons by a visit from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Musicians came and worked with the pupils for three days on a special project which involved the children …
21st October 2021

Volunteers help literacy

The Literacy Nurture Group meets every Tuesday to support a group of selected pupils and help to improve their literacy skills.  Each learner is paired with a volunteer who works with them on a 1-1 basis during the sessions every week. …
15th October 2021

From Farm to Table

School dinners don’t come much fresher than at Nightingale Community Academy: fresh vegetables grown by the Horticulture class are frequently on the menu. The vegetable plots provide a great supply of tasty green straight to the kitchen door. Having both …
30th September 2021

Cheque for Tom’s Farm

A huge thank you to all at Northcote Lodge School  who have raised an incredible amount of money. The boys school based nearby on Wandsworth Common chose Tom’s Farm as their charity and the pupils threw themselves into their fundraising …
28th September 2021

Winner of the “Best School Farm 2020/21”

Last week, Tom’s Farm have attended the fantastic School Farms Network conference! There was an awards ceremony that recognises hard work and excellence across the country and we are pleased to announce we were awarded….. “Best use of school farm …
19th July 2021

11 July 2021 COVID Update

A member of staff has tested positive for the Coronavirus this weekend. As a result, I have taken the decision to close the a number of class bubbles until the end of term. The local health protection team has been …
11th July 2021