Welcome to George Eliot Academy

Welcome to George Eliot Academy

Be Kind and Aim for Excellence

Welcome to George Eliot

A warm welcome to our website and thank you for the interest you have shown in The George Eliot Academy. We are very proud of our school and I personally regard it is as a privilege to serve our community as its leader. - Mrs H Zakary, Principal.

According to Principal Homeira Zakary, The George Eliot Academy is a place where both pupils and staff feel a real sense of belonging and pride. We are passionate about our vision to develop successful pupils who are independent, well-rounded, behave with integrity, and most importantly live happy and fulfilled lives.

At The George Eliot Academy, we create an environment where pupils thrive. We create a values based environment where pupils thrive. We have high expectations of all pupils so that we can ensure they become good citizens with a strong moral purpose, who make positive contributions to their society. 

We aim to provide our pupils with opportunities and experiences, that engenders in them the love of learning and equips them to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing society and are ready and willing to grasp the opportunities available to them.

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Welcome to George Eliot
Welcome to George Eliot

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Why Choose Us?

George Eliot Academy is a special place where both pupils and staff feel a real sense of belonging. We are passionate about our vision to develop successful pupils who are independent, well-rounded, behave with integrity, and most importantly live happy and fulfilled lives

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Character

We believe in education with character. We support all pupils to develop important life skills and character traits to succeed in life outside of school.

All Round Education

Your child will belong to one of our four houses, building their community of friends alongside competitions, enrichment activities and events.

Inclusivity

We are a proudly diverse and inclusive school community where our pupils are respectful and kind to each another. Support is available to all, from our full time school counsellor to our in lesson academic support.

Academic Excellence

Our challenging and rigorous curriculum is created by experts and delivered by inspirational specialists. We have academic rigour in all lessons and high expectations of all learners.

High Expectations

With a relentless focus on high standards of behaviour and attitudes to learning, we prepare pupils to have the highest expectations of themselves, thus being the most successful version of themselves in all their endeavours.

Family Ethos

At George Eliot Academy, staff, pupils, parents and the wider community are a family. We support, guide and share in challenges and celebrations.

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05/03/2026
George Eliot Academy - where pupils want to come to school 📚
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05/03/2026
Year 9 options evening tonight is a standing room only affair. So many pupils and their parents invested in the GCSE journey to come!
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Reminder – Clothing Donations Needed! 👕 Just a quick reminder to please bring in your clean, dry, good-quality unwanted clothes and accessories! Every item makes a difference – even one t-shirt! 📍 Please drop donations to school 🕘 By 9am, Friday 6th March 2026 Thank you for your support 🙌
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"Teachers teach in small steps and only move on to bigger topics once we understand the first parts." – Pupil quote

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CONTACT

Use the details below to contact us. Reception is open 8:00am to 4:00pm

George Eliot Academy

Raveloe Drive, Nuneaton. CV11 4QP

Call Us

024 7674 4000

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United Learning comprises: United Learning Ltd (Registered in England No: 00018582. Charity No. 313999) UCST (Registered in England No: 2780748. Charity No. 1016538) and ULT (Registered in England No. 4439859. An Exempt Charity). Companies limited by guarantee.
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