A BRADFORD primary school has been awarded a prestigious accolade described as a "testament to the hard work and passion of our staff and pupils".
IQRA Academy, on Drummond Road in Manningham, has been awarded the Primary Science Quality Mark (PSQM) Outreach.
The prestigious award recognises IQRA’s excellence in science teaching and leadership.
This is in addition to its commitment to sharing expertise and leading professional development in science across other schools and beyond the immediate community.
The accolade celebrates the academy’s dedication to promoting excellence in science leadership, teaching, and learning
"The school’s integration of outreach work with other development priorities is impressive, as is the relentless focus on impact.
"The way the subject leadership roles are shared and developed is exemplary, allowing the school to demonstrate what effective practice looks like."
Since its inception in 2010, more than 5,000 schools have been awarded the PSQM, helping to build a foundation of high-quality science education for over one million children across the UK.
The Primary Science Quality Mark is awarded after a year-long process of auditing, planning, and evidencing the impact of science across the school.
IQRA’s achievement reflects the dedication of the staff, particularly the leadership of Maria Mehrin, who has played a key role in promoting a love for science across the school.
Andrea Ives, principal of IQRA Primary Academy, said: “This award is a testament to the hard work and passion of our staff and pupils.
"Special thanks to Maria Mehrin and Hollie Coupland for their leadership and dedication to driving science education forward.
"We are thrilled to see the impact it has had on the students and look forward to continuing to inspire young minds.”
Professor Khurshid Khan, CEO of iExel Education Trust, added: “We are incredibly proud of IQRA Academy staff’s dedication to science education and their well-deserved PSQM award.
"It’s wonderful to see our investment of £500k in STEM laboratories paying off, creating opportunities for pupils to engage with science in meaningful ways.
"A huge thank you to all the staff (especially Maria and her Team) and pupils for their hard work and commitment.”
Helen Sizer, PSQM co-director, said: "Schools that achieve PSQM demonstrate a strong commitment to science leadership, teaching, and learning, and the profile of science in each accredited school is very high.”
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