Noremarsh School awarded Flagship School status

Noremarsh School has been awarded Flagship School status by the Literacy Tree, recognising its innovative and impactful use of a book-based approach to teaching English across the curriculum.

This prestigious accolade is reserved for schools that not only demonstrate excellence in embedding the Literacy Tree’s methodology but also actively share their experiences and best practices with others seeking to adopt or adapt this approach.

As part of the nomination, Literacy Tree Consultant Alex, who has worked closely with the school over the past 18 months, said: “Having had the pleasure of visiting Noremarsh half-termly over the past 18 months, I am overjoyed to nominate them for the Literacy School of the Year 2025 and feel incredibly lucky to have had the privilege of being part of their journey. Noremarsh is a literary school at its very core.

“Leadership from a truly inspirational, knowledgeable and book-loving headteacher, and teachers who are passionate about the value of quality literature, have created an environment where books enrich every aspect of the curriculum. At Noremarsh, literature is not just a tool for teaching English—it’s a means to build empathy, celebrate diversity, and inspire curiosity.

“Children are deeply engaged with books—both fiction and non-fiction—and this enthusiasm is modelled by staff and shared across the school community. The school’s library is a welcoming hub, regularly used by pupils and championed by the headteacher, whose extensive knowledge of children’s literature inspires pupils to explore and discuss their reading choices.”

“Noremarsh also regularly connects with authors and illustrators, using these opportunities to celebrate children’s learning and deepen their engagement with literature. It is a very special school with literature at its heart, and it thoroughly deserves to be in the UKLA Literacy School of the Year line-up.”

This recognition reflects the school’s unwavering commitment to fostering a love of reading and writing, and to creating a vibrant, inclusive reading culture that empowers every child.