We are delighted to announce that 67 schools across the UK have been awarded the status of Voice 21 Oracy Centre of Excellence in 2026.

This prestigious national recognition celebrates schools that have demonstrated exceptional commitment to embedding high-quality oracy education across their whole school. This is a significant accomplishment, which recognises the leadership, expertise and dedication required to ensure that every student develops the necessary speaking, listening and communication skills needed to thrive in both school and in life.

Oracy Centres of Excellence represent the gold standard in oracy education. Through their work, these schools can evidence the life-changing impact that oracy can have on students’ confidence, attainment, wellbeing and future opportunities. They are helping young people find their voice and equipping them with skills that are increasingly vital for success in school, work and life.

Their impact extends beyond their own classrooms. By sharing effective practice and demonstrating what is possible when oracy is placed at the heart of education, these schools are helping to drive improvement across the education system and inspiring others to follow their lead.

Kate Paradine, Voice 21 CEO, said:

“We are delighted to be joined this year by so many exceptional schools from across the country. The growth of the oracy movement reflects the hard work and dedication of teachers and wider staff across the UK to ensuring that their students are receiving the highest possible standard of oracy education. This is transformational for individuals and whole school communities alike.”

We are proud to welcome the following schools to the Voice 21 Oracy Centres of Excellence network. Congratulations to all receiving this well-deserved recognition:

Acresfield Academy

Archbishop Benson CofE Primary School

Atkinson Road Primary Academy

Beaconsfield Primary School

Bourne Grammar School

Bradley Green Primary Academy

Bridgewater Primary School

Broom Valley Community School

Buckingham Primary Academy

Carmel College

Catherine Infant School

Cheviot Primary School

Colmers Farm Primary School

Cotsford Primary School

D’Auvergne School

East Farleigh Primary School

Elms Farm Community Primary School

Fairfield High School for Girls

Featherstone Primary and Nursery School

Finlay Community School

Foxford Community School

Frome Vale Academy

Greenwood Primary School

Hatfield Academy

Hawthorn Primary school

Horizon Cc

Janvrin School

Jerounds Primary Academy

Kingston Park Primary School

Lane End Primary School

Langley First School

Lostwithiel School

Lydiate Primary School

Manchester Road Primary Academy

Manston St James Primary Academy

Meadow View Primary School

Middlethorpe Primary Academy

Moorbridge MAEPS

North Ealing Primary School

Parson Street Primary School

Pearl Hyde Community Primary School

Pennine View School

Rose Street Primary School

Rose Wood Academy

Runcorn All Saints Ce Primary

Selly Park Girls’ School

Springfield School

St Aidan’s Primary School – A Church of England Academy

St Brendan’s Sixth Form College

St Chad’s Church of England Primary School

St Columba’s Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

St John’s Ce(A) Primary School

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

St Michael’s RC Primary School

St White’s Primary School

Stroud Green Primary School

The Echelford Primary School

Troedyrhiw Primary School

Victoria College Preparatory School

Welford Primary School

Westgate Hill Primary Academy

Wilbraham Primary School

William MacGregor Primary School

Wingrove Primary School

Worlds End Junior School

Wygate Park Academy

Wyndcliffe Primary School