National PTA Award Winners 2025
Thank you for getting involved
We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to every PTA, volunteer, school and supporter who took part in this year’s National PTA Awards. The standard was exceptionally high across all categories, and the scale of work happening in school communities across the UK is clear: PTAs continue to provide vital support, creativity and resilience at a time when it’s needed more than ever.
This year’s winners demonstrated outstanding commitment – from innovative fundraising and community projects to transformational leadership and volunteer dedication. Every finalist had a tangible impact on pupils, families and their wider communities, and our judges had an extremely difficult task selecting the winners.
To all finalists and entrants: thank you for the time, effort and expertise you put into supporting your schools. Your work is essential, and it deserves recognition far beyond a single event. We look forward to seeing what you achieve over the next year!
The Winners
National PTA of the Year 2025
This PTA has shown outstanding determination and passion in the face of adversity and difficult circumstances.
Winner: Lydeard St Lawrence PTFA
The judges said this winner’s transformative effect was shown through their dedication to providing a thriving, inclusive and resilient community. From imaginative initiatives like the magical tractor run and the growing garden to ensuring every child can access trips and essentials, they have rebuilt emotional connections, championed literacy and leadership, all while fostering unity across schools through collaborative events.
Primary School PTA of the Year
Awarded to the year’s most outstanding Primary School PTA.
Winner: Plascrug Primary School PTA
For inspiring pupil-led eco projects that transformed outdoor learning, strengthened community ties and delivered lasting sustainability.
Secondary/Post-Primary PTA of the Year
Awarded to the year’s most outstanding Secondary/Post-Primary School PTA.
Winner: Egglescliffe School PTA
For turning EGG Soup into a thriving student-run newspaper that empowers young journalists, engages the community and showcases the school’s spirit.
Fundraising Activity of the Year
Recognition for unique and effective fundraising activities by PTAs.
Winner: Stocks Green School Association
For creating their music festival, ‘Stocksfest’, featuring live local bands and a 30-piece orchestra, food and drink vans, a parent-run bar and more, raising £13,000.
Community Initiative of the Year
Highlights projects which have demonstrated PTAs working together with their community.
Winner: St Kevin’s Parent Council
For their Friendship Garden project, transforming an underused patch of land into a space supporting outdoor learning, wellbeing, and community connection.
Changing the Life of the School
Your PTA does so much more than fundraising, it’s not just about the money!
Winner: Friends of Coltishall Primary School
For fully funding and building their school’s Happiness Hive, a dedicated outdoor cabin designed to improve pupil wellbeing and emotional regulation.
New PTA of the Year
Celebrating and shining a spotlight on our amazing new PTAs formed or reformed within the last 12 months.
Winner Gilesgate Primary PTFA
They have grown to over 30 volunteers and are tackling challenges such as time constraints on teachers, difficulties in home-school communications and engaging families.
Volunteer of the Year
Every PTA has that one volunteer who goes above and beyond to make a significant contribution to a PTA’s success. This award is voted for and decided by members of our PTA community.
Winner: Ali Hutchinson – Friends of Hinderton
Singlehandedly relaunching the association, Ali helped motivate, inspire and encourage the Friends to raise vital funds to support their SEND specialist primary school.
PTA Transformation of the Year
Celebrates PTAs who have turned things around and grown as an association to better serve their school community.
Winner: Mary Hare School for the Deaf PTA
For growing a committed network of parents, carers and staff and recognising the importance of communication with parents.
