--- title: "Tapton School Scoops Leading UK Science Award For Outstanding Technical Excellence" url: "https://inovamat.org/news/2025-12-12-tapton-school-scoops-leading-uk-science-award-for-outstanding-technical-excellence" school: "INOVA Multi-Academy Trust" --- # Tapton School Scoops Leading UK Science Award For Outstanding Technical Excellence ![Image of Tapton School Scoops Leading UK Science Award For Outstanding Technical Excellence](https://files.schudio.com/inova-multi-academy-trust/images/news/Salters_award.jpeg) 12 December 2025 The Salters’ Institute is one of the UK’s leading educational charities focused on promoting excellence in chemistry and related sciences, championing high quality teaching, technical expertise and opportunities for young people. Representatives from the school recently attended the Salters’ annual awards ceremony at Salters’ Hall in London to collect their award. They received a certificate and commemorative programme, heard from a keynote speaker and met other award recipients and members of the Salters’ community. The event also gave the school the chance to learn more about the Institute’s alumni network. As part of the award, Tapton School received £500 to support the science department. --- **Kat Rhodes, Trust Executive Director, said:** *“Our technical team are central to the high-quality science education we provide. Their expertise shapes practical learning every day and this award reflects the dedication they bring to our pupils. We were proud to see their work celebrated at such a respected national event.”* **Lee Barber, Trust CEO, said:** *“The recognition from the Salters’ Institute highlights the strength of Tapton School’s science provision and the skill of the team behind it. Their commitment supports excellent teaching across the department and I am delighted to see this valued at a national level.”* --- Tapton School were proud to celebrate the achievement at Salters’ Hall and look forward to building new connections within the Salters’ network. [ Sunday Times Parent Power: Tapton Tops List Of North's Best Comprehensive Schools](https://inovamat.org/news/2025-12-11-sunday-times-parent-power-tapton-tops-list-of-north-s-best-comprehensive-schools) [Sport Leader at Forge Valley School recognised for championing girls’ engagement in PE ](https://inovamat.org/news/2026-02-09-sport-leader-at-forge-valley-school-recognised-for-championing-girls-engagement-in-pe) ### This Is Us - [CEO Welcome](https://inovamat.org/this-is-us/ceo-welcome) - [The INOVA Experience - Mission, Vision and Values](https://inovamat.org/this-is-us/the-inova-experience) - [Meet The Team](https://inovamat.org/this-is-us/meet-the-team) - [Discover Our Schools](https://inovamat.org/this-is-us/discover-our-schools) - [News and Updates](https://inovamat.org/news) - [Governance](https://inovamat.org/this-is-us/governance) - [Policies](https://inovamat.org/this-is-us/policies) - [Reports & Statutory Documentation](https://inovamat.org/this-is-us/reports-and-statutory-documentation) ![INOVA Multi-Academy Trust](https://files.schudio.com/inova-multi-academy-trust/images/logo/Inova-Logo-white-text-footer.png) ### INOVA Multi-Academy Trust Floor 5 Block 2 Pennine 5 Tenter Street Sheffield S1 4BY 0114 5532840 ### Quick Links - [Careers](https://inovamat.org/institute-of-talent/careers) - [Our Team](https://inovamat.org/this-is-us/meet-the-team) - [Education](https://inovamat.org/our-strategy/high-quality-inclusive-education) - [Policies](https://inovamat.org/this-is-us/policies) - [News](https://inovamat.org/news) ### Helpful Links - [Home](https://inovamat.org/) - [Search](https://inovamat.org/search) - [Contact Us](https://inovamat.org/contact) ### Translation © Copyright 2025–2026 INOVA Multi-Academy Trust School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://inovamat.org/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)