Meet the Winners

We are thrilled to announce Muddy’s 2023 Best Schools Awards winners.

We’ve been blown away by the quality of entries (over 400 of them!) across our 13 categories showcasing modern, well rounded, pastorally strong education. Our expert panel of judges have now chosen the WINNERS in each of the categories.

Go to the Results page to find out who’s top of class, plus the schools that were shortlisted as FINALISTS & HIGHLY COMMENDED by the judges. Gold stars all round!

Thank you to ALL the participants who took part this year, the standard of entries was as ever exceptionally high, and it was so fantastic to see what makes a great school, the very best!

If you are interested in finding out how you can enter our 2024 Best School Awards, please watch this space, or contact katie@muddystilettos.co.uk

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Hero Brown
Editor-in-Chief, Muddy Stilettos

The Categories

The 13 categories allow schools to showcase what makes them unique, and how they truly deliver for the children in their care.

Originality in teaching music and the arts
Originality in teaching music and the arts
Most Creative Learning Through Pla
Most Creative Learning Through Play
Outstanding Pastoral Care
Outstanding Pastoral Care
Best Experiential Learning
Best Experiential Learning

See all categories >

Why Get Involved

Gain Trust

1.2m ABC1 women each month read Muddy Stilettos and explicity trust our brand and its recommendations.

Show Your Support

Enter our Awards and show your staff how much you appreciate their efforts.

Effective PR

Winning at a brand new, modern, forward-thinking Awards is great publicity for your school.

Be a Winner

We'll champion all winners and showcase the schools on our website and social channels.

  • Pitsford School
    "We use Muddy as a more dynamic and rounded way to connect with prospective parents"
    Pitsford School, Northants
  • d’Overbroecks
    "They take a genuine interest in the school and what makes us different. The reviews are very honest and humorous in the 'Muddy style'"
    d’Overbroecks, Oxford
  • Swanbourne House
    "Thank you Muddy Stilettos for promoting Swanbourne House in your brilliant, punchy way... I think it’s a superb, authentic, no nonsense and highly entertaining resource."
    Swanbourne House, Bucks

Our partners

To find out how to get involved as a partner, contact Jo Trivedi, Head of Brand Partnerships at joanne.trivedi@muddystilettos.co.uk.

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