Alliance Schools Come Together for Annual Science Competition
Posted 19th May 2026
Fourteen Red Kite Alliance secondary schools came together for the Annual Science Competition, celebrating collaboration, creativity and a shared commitment to inspiring future scientists.
Teams of Year 7 students competed for the coveted Golden Microscope in a series of biology, chemistry and physics challenges planned and delivered by Red Kite Teacher Training science trainees. The event gave trainees valuable experience leading learning beyond the classroom while creating an exciting day of scientific discovery for students.
Activities included designing organisms adapted to different environments, tackling forensic chemistry investigations and building paper bridges capable of supporting weight. The physics challenge was supported through the Alliance’s partnership with the Ogden Trust, helping to promote physics across Alliance schools. Quiz rounds throughout the day added further energy and competition.
Allerton Grange School were crowned overall winners, with Temple Learning Academy finishing as close runners-up. Subject awards went to South Craven for biology, Crawshaw Academy for chemistry and Ilkley Grammar School for physics.
South Craven’s team selection process reflected the creativity seen across the competition, with students first taking part in a Lego bridge-building challenge where the strongest structure held an impressive 3kg.
Events like this demonstrate the strength of collaboration across the Red Kite Alliance, creating ambitious opportunities for young people while enabling schools to share expertise, develop talent and celebrate success together.
Thank you to Allerton Grange School, Crawshaw Academy, Harrogate Grammar School, Ilkley Grammar School, Lawnswood School, Leeds Jewish Free School, Lighthouse School, Prince Henry’s Grammar School, Ralph Thoresby School, Rossett School, Roundhay School, South Craven School, Temple Learning Academy and Temple Moor High School for their enthusiasm and support, and to the Red Kite Teacher Training science trainees whose hard work and leadership made the event possible.