News

New York City trip
Saturday 16th December, 2017
In October 2017, a group of our Post 16 students visited the city so good they named it twice...New York!

Studio Press Easter 2017
Tuesday 29th August, 2017
Studio West's Summer newsletter for 2017

Studio Press Easter 2017
Friday 28th April, 2017
Studio West's Easter newsletter for 2017

Supporting Studio West
Wednesday 1st February, 2017
How you can help Studio West to complete projects with it's Students

Studio Press Christmas Edition 2016
Friday 13th January, 2017
Studio West's Christmas newsletter for 2016

Studio Press October 2016
Wednesday 19th October, 2016
Studio West's October newsletter for 2016

Year 7 and Post 16 enrolment
Tuesday 13th September, 2016
Are you looking for a new experience in learning when you start Year 7 in 2017?Or are you a Year 11 who wants to experience a unique Post 16 environment where you earn as you learn? Come and see us for a tour and talk about your options.

Our First GCSE and Post 16 results!
Friday 2nd September, 2016
After Studio West's first year, our students have their GCSE and Post 16 results

Earn as you Learn
Friday 6th May, 2016
Your passport to a career starts here, at Studio West. We offer on the job training and many paid employment opportunities.

Newsletter - Easter Edition
Tuesday 29th March, 2016
Read the Easter 2016 edition of our in house newsletter, Studio Press

Open Evening for Year 9 and Year 12
Monday 7th March, 2016
Come along to our Open Evening for Year 9 and Year 12 students and find out why Studio West is the right choice for you.

Year 9 and Post 16 enrolment
Thursday 18th February, 2016
Are you a Year 8 student looking for a new experience in learning or are you a Year 11 who wants to experience a unique Post 16 environment where you earn as you learn? Come and see us for a tour and talk about your options.

Studio West featured in Parliamentary Review
Friday 11th December, 2015
We were delighted by the great compliment of an invitation to contribute to the prestigious Parliamentary Review

Should we offer places to Year 7?
Tuesday 1st December, 2015
We would like your opinions on the proposal for Studio West to accept applications for places in Year 7 in September 2017 and September 2018.

Well done Bob!
Tuesday 24th November, 2015
Congratulations to our Chair of Governors, Mr Paton, who has been honoured for his outstanding contribution to the IT industry.

Studio West recruiting now
Tuesday 18th August, 2015
A unique Post 16 provision offering academic and occupational courses

Newsletter - Summer Edition
Friday 31st July, 2015
Read our newsletter to recap the highlights of our first year.

Arrangements for beginning of Autumn Term 2015
Tuesday 14th July, 2015
The first day of term for our new Year 9 and new Year 12 year groups is Tuesday 8th September 2015. On Wednesday 9th September 2015, Years 10, 11 and 13 will return to school.

Studio Press issue #3
Tuesday 9th June, 2015
Find out what we have been up to recently in the latest copy of the Studio Press

Information Day for Post 16 Prospective Pupils
Tuesday 5th May, 2015
Come along to our Post 16 Information Day between 16:00pm and 18:00pm on Monday 11th May to find out why Studio West is the right choice for you.

STEM Day
Tuesday 7th April, 2015
We're inviting learners at KS3 and KS4 to join us for an exciting STEM Day on Tuesday 28th April

Girls in IT & Computing Event
Tuesday 31st March, 2015
Studio West is hosting an International Girls in IT & Computing Event, in association with Bede Gaming & Accenture IT.

Official Opening
Tuesday 31st March, 2015
Chariots of Fire producer Lord Puttnam officially opens Studio West School

World of retail for Studio West student
Tuesday 31st March, 2015
a local student is gaining from a unique opportunity kindly offered by a high street store

Studio Press issue #2
Monday 30th March, 2015
Find out what we have been up to recently in the latest copy of the Studio Press

The Key Project
Tuesday 24th March, 2015
A youth programme that awards young people with money to spend on a project of their choice.

Animal Care Trip
Tuesday 24th March, 2015
Year 10 Enrichment Animal Care trip

Why Studio West
Wednesday 4th March, 2015
Find out what we can offer you at Studio West

Information Day for Prospective Pupils
Tuesday 10th February, 2015
Come along to our Information Day between 2:30pm and 8pm on Thursday 12th February to find out why Studio West is the right choice for you.

Autumn Term newsletter
Friday 19th December, 2014
It's the end of our first term and there has been so much exciting activity across every year group.

Jonathan Miles talks about Studio West on BBC Radio Newcastle
Wednesday 17th September, 2014
Val Wigham and David Pearmain show BBC Newcastle's Jonathan Miles around Studio West in its first week of opening

Opening times for students
Tuesday 26th August, 2014
We're opening our doors for the first time to students on Monday 8th September 2014 and to give each student the chance to get to know their new school, we're staggering the start date for each year group.

Bob Paton announced Chair of Governors
Tuesday 6th May, 2014
Tyneside’s pioneering new school, has announced leading North East businessman Bob Paton as its Chair of Governors.

Project Based Learning
Friday 7th March, 2014
At Studio West, our curriculum is based around Project Based Learning for all students. This is a model being used successfully at the fantastic High Tech High in San Diego and prepares students for the real world of work by teaching them on live projects.

Application Information
Thursday 12th December, 2013
Thank you to everyone who has submitted an application. The application process is still open.

Change Is Clearly Needed
Friday 29th November, 2013
Find out why our Studio School is needed to prepare students for business.

Businesses Back Studio School
Friday 15th November, 2013
Val Wigham, Principal Designate of Studio West, has been visiting local businesses supportive of the studio school.

What makes Studio West Different
Monday 11th November, 2013
Val Wigham and Kenton School Headmaster David Pearmain explain what it is that makes Studio West different

Principal Designate Val Wigham on Radio Newcastle
Tuesday 22nd October, 2013
Val Wigham joins Alfie Joey on BBC Radio Newcastle's Breakfast programme.

Parents Information Evening
Tuesday 15th October, 2013
Thank you to everyone who attended our Open Evening on 14th October. Our next Open Evening will be for parents and is on Wednesday October 23rd. We hope you can come.

Open Days and Consultation
Tuesday 1st October, 2013
We want to consult with as many parts of the school community as we can so we will be holding a number of events to talk about our plans and to hear opinions or ideas on how we can make Studio West a part of the educational community of Newcastle.

A Home For US-Inspired New School
Monday 30th September, 2013
Val Wigham talks to the Chronicle about Studio West's US connection

Consultation Questionnaire
Wednesday 11th September, 2013
As the Kenton Academy Schools Trust is in the consultation stage for Studio West, we invite all interested parties to complete a brief survey.

An Enterprise and Innovation Campus
Tuesday 10th September, 2013
Studio West is a new school which promises to revolutionise the educational landscape of the North East by bringing education for 13 to 19-year-olds into the workplace.

Life in the new School: Radio Interview
Tuesday 10th September, 2013
BBC Radio Newcastle Interview with Principal Designate Val Wigham in June 2013 discussing Life at Studio West.

Studio West is Here
Tuesday 10th September, 2013
The Journal reported on the announcement of Studio West, An Enterprise and Innovation Campus.

Key to Success Through Education Supplement
Tuesday 10th September, 2013
The Chronicle and Journal’s educational supplement Key to Success Through Education featured a colour centre spread piece highlighting the relationship between recent Academy convert Kenton School and the new Studio West

Pioneering school set to open in 2014 - Journal, 2013
Tuesday 10th September, 2013
With a front page lead, “Pioneering school set to open in 2014”, the June 5th 2013 edition of The Journal featured a colour article which explored the benefits to Studio West students.

Principal Appointed
Tuesday 10th September, 2013
We are delighted to announced
that Val Wigham, formerly Deputy Headteacher at Kenton School, has been appointed Principal Designate of Studio West.