Residential and Day Trips
At OBA, we recognise the profound impact that trips and visits can have on a student’s education. Beyond the classroom, these experiences enrich learning, foster independence, and inspire a deeper engagement with the world.
Throughout the academic year, we offer a diverse programme of opportunities designed to broaden horizons and spark curiosity. From theatre performances and university lectures to residential adventures, museum explorations, and cultural excursions, students at OBA are encouraged to step into new environments that challenge and inspire them.
These experiences are not only curriculum‑enhancing but also life‑shaping, helping students to build confidence, develop resilience, and cultivate a lasting love of learning. To see highlights from past trips, please visit our Facebook page.
Here are some of the trips and visits that are taking place in the coming months:
Residential Trips
We are excited to offer English A Level students in Years 12 and 13 the opportunity to visit Whitby to support their study of Dracula. Bram Stoker, the author of Dracula, first visited Whitby in 1890, and his stay profoundly influenced the creation of his masterpiece, weaving the town’s dramatic landscape and local legends into the fabric of the story.
During the visit, students will take part in Whitby’s ‘Dracula Experience’, enjoy an evening Ghost Walk, and explore the grounds of Whitby Abbey, including the famous 199 steps. Students will also have time to explore Whitby independently and immerse themselves in its breath-taking scenery.
Bookings are currently open for English A Level Students.
This trip will help to provide valuable experience with the historic Western Front environment, give students appreciation for the sufferings of those impacted, and support their learning in the classroom.
This year we have chosen to run the trip from Thursday 30th April 2026 – Saturday 2nd May 2026. This is the bank holiday weekend, so please ensure there are no prior commitments before booking. By running the trip at this time, we can ensure staff and students still get a full two-day weekend after arriving back on Saturday evening.
Students going on this trip will need to have a valid passport with them as well as a GHIC card (health insurance card). For students holding a non-British passport, it is also vital that right of residency documents are obtained prior to the trip – in line with UK and EU guidelines. Please ensure arrangements in this regard are made well in advance of the trip to ensure that your child can attend.
Itinerary outline of our Tour (please note this can be subject to minor alterations):
- Services of an NST Educationalist Guide – we are using this provider
- Visit to Essex Farm Cemetery
- Visit to Hill 60 & Caterpillar Crater
- Visit to Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery
- Visit to Memorial Museum Passchendaele
- Visit to Menin Gate & the Last Post Ceremony
- Visit to Sanctuary Wood Hill 62 Museum
- Visit to Spanbroekmolen Crater
- Visit to Talbot House, Museum & Garden
The parent contribution includes a two-night stay in Ypres on a full-board basis, ferry/coach travel, and a guided tour with a qualified NST expert. We have been travelling with NST for the past two years and have been very impressed with their service. We are offering the option of a structured payment plan to help ease the financial burden of paying for this trip.
Bookings have closed for this trip.
Children have been individually selected to attend this trip as a reward for their on-going positive contribution and excellent behaviour within PE lessons and for displaying the right character traits we try to promote within lessons.
Within the cost of the trip, it includes accommodation, all meals, travel and activities. Students will travel to and from Caythorpe Court by Academy minibus.
Over the weekend students will have the opportunity to take part in a number of activities which include; abseiling, archery, challenge course, climbing, giant swing and orienteering plus evening activities such as a camp fire. For further information please visit www.pgl.co.uk.
Bookings have closed for this trip.
Students in Year 7 are invited to attend a two day/one-night celebratory end of year residential trip to Overstrand Hall in Norfolk for an exciting adventure holiday to include activities such as archery, abseiling, orienteering and water sports. The cost covers all food, accommodation, transport and insurance.
This end of term trip will leave on Thursday 16th July (am) and return on Friday 17th July (pm) and offers more than just adventure! On land, water and in the air, Year 7 will discover how ‘giving it your all’ brings its own rewards. Whether it’s finding the courage to jump backwards off an abseil tower or working together to build a raft and race across a lake they will strengthen friendships, learn new skills and build confidence all while having fun and pushing their limits in a safe and supportive environment. been travelling with NST for the past two years and have been very impressed with their service. We are offering the option of a structured payment plan to help ease the financial burden of paying for this trip.
Bookings are currently open for Year 7 students.
Day Trips
Our Year 12 High Flyers have been offered the opportunity to visit Jesus College, at the University of Cambridge, for a bespoke programme to support their Post-18 plans. This is an excellent opportunity for students to see what life at a leading university is like and to learn more about making a competitive application.
Parents of the relevant students have been contacted about how to book on iPay.
A group of our Most Able Year 10 students have been offered the opportunity to visit Jesus College, Cambridge. This visit will provide students with valuable insight into higher education, university life and the pathways available to them. We hope this experience will inspire students to set ambitious academic and career goals and raise their aspirations.
Parents of the relevant students have been contacted about how to book on iPay.
Year 10 Sports Studies students have the opportunity to visit Nene Outdoors Water Sports Centre to complete their Sport Studies Kayaking practical assessment. Visits will take place on 11th March, 18th March and 25th March.
Parents of the relevant students have been contacted about how to book.
We are excited to offer selected students the opportunity to visit Mornington Arena in Leicester to watch a British Basketball League match between Leicester Riders v Cheshire Phoenix. Prior to watching this match, students will participate in a 70-minute Basketball coaching session on the match court led by Leicester Riders coaching staff.
Year 7-11 students who have been in OBA basketball squads during this academic year have been selected at random to attend. If there are any spaces left after the booking due date has passed, these will be offered to a reserve list of randomly selected students.
Bookings are currently open for the relevant students.
The Grade Booster cinema workshops are designed and delivered by the trusted Tutor2u subject teams; all of whom know what students need to succeed in the 2026 exams. Each workshop has four fast-paced, interactive and fun sessions delivered in the cinema screen. Students will take away lots of great advice on effective exam technique, and a fantastic workshop booklet packed with useful information.
What’s included
- Full day of engaged learning in a modern, multiplex cinema
- Designed and delivered by the tutor2u subject experts
- Dedicated workshop booklet packed with useful advice on exam technique
- 40% one-time discount code to use on any tutor2u printed resources
- Enrolment on the supporting Grade Booster Online course
- Access to the supporting “attendee hub” with downloadable resources and additional support materials.
The academy has managed to secure funding to enable all Year 11 Business Studies students to attend this trip free of charge. Timings and further details will be sent out nearer the time.
Bookings have closed for this trip.
The Grade Booster cinema workshops are designed and delivered by the trusted Tutor2u subject teams; all of whom know what students need to succeed in the 2026 exams. Each workshop has four fast-paced, interactive and fun sessions delivered in the cinema screen. Students will take away lots of great advice on effective exam technique, and a fantastic workshop booklet packed with useful information.
What’s included
- Full day of engaged learning in a modern, multiplex cinema
- Designed and delivered by the tutor2u subject experts
- Dedicated workshop booklet packed with useful advice on exam technique
- 40% one-time discount code to use on any tutor2u printed resources
- Enrolment on the supporting Grade Booster Online course
- Access to the supporting “attendee hub” with downloadable resources and additional support materials.
The academy has managed to secure funding to enable all Year 13 Business Studies students to attend this trip free of charge. Timings and further details will be sent out nearer the time.
Bookings have closed for this trip.
We are excited to offer your child the opportunity to visit Nene Park to complete essential fieldwork required for the OCR A Level Biology Practical Endorsement.
During the visit, students will carry out a range of ecological investigations, including surveying local habitats and collecting data on species distribution and environmental factors.
This fieldwork is an important part of their course, giving students the chance to apply classroom learning in a real outdoor environment and develop the practical skills needed for their A Level qualification.
Bookings are currently open to all Year 12 Biology Students.
We are delighted to offer Year 12 Biology students the opportunity to visit the Wellcome Genome Campus to take part in an interactive workshop exploring how scientists use DNA to understand and treat diseases such as cancer.
During the session, students will analyse real DNA data to spot changes in a gene linked to skin cancer. They will then learn how this knowledge helps researchers develop modern, targeted treatments.
This free workshop gives students a valuable opportunity to experience real scientific techniques, work with specialist equipment, and see how genetics is used in medicine today.
Bookings are currently open to all Year 12 Biology Students.
As part of Year 11 GCSE Drama students’ exam, they are required to watch a theatre performance, and we are excited to offer them the FREE opportunity to watch a matinee performance of The Woman in Black on Wednesday 25th March 2026 at The New Theatre Peterborough.
Bookings are currently open via the link sent to parents of the relevant students.
As part of the Year 9 cross curriculum project, we are excited to offer the opportunity for our Year 9 students to attend Bletchley Park – Home of the code breakers.
“Once the top-secret home of the World War Two Codebreakers, Bletchley Park is now a vibrant heritage attraction, open daily.
Immersive films, interactive displays, museum collections and faithfully recreated WW2 rooms will guide you on a journey to discover the past at Bletchley Park. Exhibitions, set within beautifully restored historic buildings, tell the story of this once top-secret operation. Find out more about the brilliant minds and complex machines that made this vital work possible and discover the global impact Bletchley Park had on the outcome of WW2.”
We will be travelling to Bletchley by coach and aim to leave the Academy at approximately 9am. We aim to arrive back at the Academy between 4-4.30pm, depending upon traffic, although final details will be given closer to the day.
Bookings have closed for this trip.
Useful Information and Links
If you are an OBA parent and have any questions or queries about school trips, or need support with bookings, please contact the Academy Operations Administrator via the email address below:
Online bookings and payments for Academy trips and visits can be made through our online payment provider, iPayImpact.
We kindly ask parents and guardians to provide Data and Consent information to help us ensure that all travel bookings and arrangements run smoothly. This may include passport information, emergency contact details, medical information, and parental consent, depending on the nature of the trip.
All information provided will be stored securely and used solely for the organisation and safe management of the trip, in accordance with the UK Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR.
Parent will be contacted directly with the relevant Consent and Data form for their child’s trip.
If your child requires medication for the trip, please ensure it is clearly labelled and handed to the trip leader together with a completed Administration of Medication on School Trips Form.
An editable version of the form can be accessed via the link below. Paper copies can be supplied by the school office.