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PUBLISHED 13/11/2026 Creative Arts

West Side Story - Tickets on Sale Now!

Following the incredible success of last year’s production of Les Misérables , excitement is already building for the…
PUBLISHED 13/11/2026 General

AKS Community Comes Together for Annual Remembrance Service

On Wednesday 11th November, the AKS school community came together for our annual Remembrance Service. At 11am, staff…
PUBLISHED 12/11/2026 General

House Teams Go Head-to-Head in The Great House Build-Off

The Great House Build-Off brought together students from Rufford, Gawthorpe, Layton and Samlesbury for an afternoon of…
PUBLISHED 10/11/2026 General

Surprise Celebration for Fundraising Champions 8K

This morning, AKS Action hosted a surprise celebration party for 8K in recognition of their outstanding efforts in this…
PUBLISHED 09/11/2026 Senior School

Year 8 Pupils Showcase Creative Solutions to Plastic Reuse Challenge

Year 8 Design & Technology pupils have recently completed an exciting investigation into innovative ways to reuse…
PUBLISHED 09/11/2026 General

AKS Lytham Foundation Shortlisted for National Development Award

We are delighted to announce that the AKS Lytham Foundation has been shortlisted as a finalist in the 2026 IDPE…
PUBLISHED 09/11/2026 Sport

AKS U15 Hockey progress into 4th Round of Independent Schools Cup

A fantastic performance from the AKS U15 hockey team against Stockport Grammar School saw them secure a well-deserved…
PUBLISHED 06/11/2026 General

Remembrance Reflections | Alumni: Burton Critchley

As we pause this Remembrance season to honour the courage, sacrifice and service of the many men and women who have…
PUBLISHED 03/11/2026 General

Fylde Regional Winners of The Great Lancashire Debate

Last term, our Debate Club members, Grace H, Arabella C, Thomas J, Jack L and Sal A proudly represented AKS in The Great…
PUBLISHED 03/11/2026

8 Talented AKS Hockey players selected for England Hockey Talent Academy

It has been a fantastic start to the 2026/27 hockey season at AKS with not only many teams enjoying cup successes but…
PUBLISHED 28/10/2026

Year 11 Historians Bring Learning to Life on Berlin Study Trip

Our Year 11 historians recently returned from an unforgettable four-day study trip to Berlin, where they explored some…
PUBLISHED 19/10/2026

Record Number of AKS Students Apply to Study Psychology at University

In the past few weeks, a record six AKS Lytham A-level Psychology students have applied to study Psychology at…
PUBLISHED 19/10/2026

AKS Prep School Enjoys a Spooktacular Halloween Party

AKS Prep School pupils celebrated the end of half term in spooky style at the annual PTA Halloween Party, enjoying an…
PUBLISHED 16/10/2026 Prep School

Beyond the Zip Wire: Reflecting on an Unforgettable Year 5 & 6 Residential at Winmarleigh Hall.

Every year as the coach pulls away from the school gates, there is an unmistakable electric buzz of anticipation in the…
PUBLISHED 14/10/2026 Prep School

Colours, Culture and Creative Minds

Creativity has been in full flow in the Prep School art studio this term. Year 6 pupils have been exploring the vibrant…
PUBLISHED 14/10/2026 Creative Arts

ENCORE: In Our Own Words – Developing the Duologue

An Article by Rebecca B, Year 8 Drama Scholar As part of ENCORE: In Our Own Words , our Scholars share their experiences…
PUBLISHED 13/10/2026 Creative Arts

ENCORE: In Our Own Words – The Art of the Headshot

As part of ENCORE: In Our Own Words , our Scholars share their experiences of the programme, offering an insight into…
PUBLISHED 13/10/2026 General

Year 3 Explore the Wonders of the Human Skeleton

On Thursday afternoon, Year 3 enjoyed an exciting and informative visit from physiotherapists Laura and Josh from Motion…
PUBLISHED 11/10/2026 Sport

Impressive wins for U12 and U13 Rugby teams against Manchester High and U16 & U15 Hockey teams march on in National Cup Competitions

AKS U12A Rugby team overcame a well coached and ambitious Manchester Grammar School team with some serious grit and…
PUBLISHED 09/10/2026

ENCORE: In Our Own Words - What I Learned From the Mastering the Monologue Session

An Article by Henry C Year 12 Performing Arts Scholar At the start of this academic year, the new ENCORE Scholarship…