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  • Our School History

    Our School History

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      Aspire

      Our pupils Aspire to be the professionals of tomorrow safe in the knowledge that they will be able to help others lead personally fulfilling lives.

    • Acquire

      To support them in meeting their aspiration they Acquire the knowledge and skills to build their understanding across a broad range of subjects. Through this acquisition, they can go on to help others.

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      Achieve

      Through hard work and perseverance, pupils are empowered to Achieve the best attainment possible allowing them to decide their own future pathways. Their achievements lead them to look to share their knowledge and skills as benefactors to others.

    Our History

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    Sant Baba Amar Singh Ji at construction site of Guru Nunak

    1990s

    Baba Ji’s Vision

    “Education is a human right for children, a route out of poverty.”

    Our Founder: Sant Baba Amar Singh Ji

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    Original Images of Guru Nunak building

    January 1993

    Guru Nanak Sikh College Founded

    Guru Nanak Sikh College was founded by Sant Baba Amar Singh Ji and officially opened as an independent school.

    The school started with only 7 pupils.

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    1999

    New Build Grant

    In 1999 the school was awarded voluntary aided status and grant for the new build.

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    2005

    Educational Excellence

    The College steadily gained in reputation as a centre of educational excellence with pupils who were well motivated, disciplined and responsible.

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    2006

    GNSA Primary Opening

    The official opening of the new building for 

    Guru Nanak Sikh Primary School

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    2007

    Popular Choice for Parents

    Since then Guru Nanak Sikh School has been one of the most popular choices for parents with a waiting list of more than 300 pupils.

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    November 2010

    Academy Satus

    The Secondary School’s status as an Academy was confirmed. We now have over 1500 pupils across the academy.

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    September 2012

    Outstanding Ofsted Report

    Subsequently, following being judged as an ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted school in 2012, Guru Nanak Sikh Academy was incorporated into an Academy Trust.

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    September 2013

    Nanaksar Primary School

    To support the parents and high demand for places Nanaksar Primary School opened and forms part of the Guru Nanak Sikh Multi Academy Trust.

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    Febraury 2021

    New Building

    A brand new building for Nanaksar Primary School opened, including state of the art facilities and a spacious and nurturing learning environment for all pupils.

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    May 2023

    Ofsted: Good Provider

    GNSA Ofsted: Good Provider

    Outstanding: Behaviour and Attitudes

    'Leaders encourage pupils to adopt the school’s values and contribute to the school community. These values include helping others, being respectful and valuing individual differences.'

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    August 2024

    Outstanding Section 48 Ofsted Report

    In July 2024, we had our Section 48 inspection, which resulted in an outstanding report.

    'Skilled teaching approaches supported pupils in learning about the Sikh faith in the context of British values, and afforded students time to think and reflect upon making links across key issues like poverty, prejudice and identity.'

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