Academic Mentoring Scheme wins award

We are delighted to have been awarded the Bronze Award at the 2026 Oppidian Mentoring Awards for our academic mentoring scheme!

The scheme pairs our Lower and Upper 6 students with GCSE students from Paignton Academy and Newton Abbot College for weekly mentoring sessions. It has had a huge positive impact for all involved since it began in September 2024: the mentees benefit from our students’ knowledge and personalised support, while our Maynard mentors consolidate their subject knowledge for A-levels and develop their public speaking skills and confidence.

Thank you so much to Mr Ridler, to our mentors and to everyone who makes running this award-winning mentoring scheme possible!