Congratulations to all of our learners on their exam results.  They have performed brilliantly across their GCSE examinations and vocational qualifications. This achievement is testament to the resilience, dedication, and hard work of learners, their families and carers, and the school’s committed teaching staff.  Our results continue to show a strong increase in both pass rates and achievement at higher levels, despite a different landscape nationally.  A few of the results including two learners achieving more than 7 qualifications, one learner gaining a place at Kirklees College, one learner achieving a grade 3 in English, which is his second language and many more with excellent progress and great overall exam results.  This makes the achievements of the learners at Pivot all the more worthy.  The results reflect the determination of learners to achieve academically and succeed in their educational journey.

Michael Smith CEO Pivot said “We are extremely proud of all the hard work of our learners. Our learners have risen to the challenge and demonstrated resilience and commitment to their success. As a school, we congratulate each and every learner for their individual success and send our very best wishes for their future studies. Our teachers have worked tirelessly to support learners to ensure they could achieve and take their next steps. As always, we will be thrilled to hear what our learners achieve in the future and encourage them to stay in touch.”

In a vibrant celebration of creativity and teamwork, learners at Kirklees Pivot Academy came together with Yorkshire Youth and Music to produce a memorable end-of-term celebration that resonated with rhythm, energy and pride.

Yorkshire Youth & Music have been delivering music activities at PIVOT 6 since 2023, thanks to support with funding from Creative Minds as part of the Kirklees Year of Music.  In the past year, this project has expanded to involve learners from other provisions in the Kirklees Academy as part of their commitment to enriching the curriculum through the arts.  Learners were invited to visit Yorkshire Youth & Music’s studio in Huddersfield to participate in a series of workshops led by professional musicians, where they explored song writing, music production and performance techniques.  These sessions not only nurtured musical talent but also built confidence, communication skills and a strong sense of collaboration.

Over several weeks, the learners worked closely with Music Leaders to compose original pieces that reflected their experiences, aspirations and the school’s values.  The process was inclusive and learner-led, with students contributing lyrics and melodies.

The culmination of this creative journey was a “Pivot Fest” held on the 15th July for learners and staff to enjoy.  The learners also used their creative skills to create the poster used to advertise the event.  For many of the learners, this was a highlight of the school year – a powerful reminder of what can be accomplished when young people are given the tools and trust to express themselves.