The UK’s leading online alternative provision specialists
Working together to bring every child a high-quality education with DfE-accredited provision.
We are fully accredited by the DfE
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our ethos
Building confidence and helping students achieve the best outcomes
what we offer
Alternative provision for students in Key Stage 3 and 4
Key Stage 3
Academy21’s curriculum for Years 7, 8, and 9 equips students with the essential knowledge and skills they need to progress to their GCSE studies.
Key Stage 4
Available for Years 10 to 11, and post-16 students who have missed out on learning, we offer both GCSE course and functional skills qualifications.
Academic Support
Our Study Skills courses equip your pupils with vital skills to improve study habits, from literacy to numerical skills.
Wellbeing Support
Wellbeing workshops that empower young people to improve their mental health and overcome challenges, covering topics such as social skills and anxiety management.
Key Stage 3
Academy21’s curriculum for Years 7, 8, and 9 equips students with the essential knowledge and skills they need to progress to their GCSE studies.
Key Stage 4
Available for Years 10 to 11, and post-16 students who have missed out on learning, we offer both GCSE course and functional skills qualifications.
Academic Support
Our Study Skills courses equip your pupils with vital skills to improve study habits, from literacy to numerical skills.
Wellbeing Support
Wellbeing workshops that empower young people to improve their mental health and overcome challenges, covering topics such as social skills and anxiety management.
how we teach
What it’s like to learn with Academy21
The classroom
State-of-the-art virtual classrooms
Academy21’s online classroom environment has been crafted from the ground up for the best learning experience, with built-in features that support anxiety and SEND.
Live Lessons
100% live, real-time online lessons
At Academy21, students have access to four 40-minute daily lessons in small class sizes from Monday to Thursday — all taught live with teacher interaction and feedback throughout.
Our teachers
Subject specialist teachers
All fully UK qualified and DBS-checked, our expert teachers are passionate about delivering exceptional education online and experienced in teaching learners who may be vulnerable .
The platform
User-friendly online platforms
Designed with accessibility in mind, your user-friendly student and partner portals are a one-stop hub for accessing provision, tracking progress, and getting any support you need, 24/7.
why trust us
Successful provision to shout about!
“I have an absolute passion for supporting the life chances of all young people, especially those with greater barriers to success.”
Sandro Capozzi,
Executive Head of Academy21
“Academy21 has been a lifesaver for our learners. When we have visited learners in their homes, we’ve seen how grateful they are for the support and the opportunities that have been opened up for them.”
Tom
Assistant Headteacher at Greenwood School
91%
of our students say they have gained more confidence learning with us
5,000+
students have been supported with Academy21 and growing!
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