Ten of the borough’s schools and colleges have been recognised for their efforts in making their local environment and community green.

The Bexley Schools Green Awards, now in their second year, are sponsored by leading waste management and recycling company Cory and organised by the Cory Community Team and Bexley Council’s Schools Waste Action Club (SWAC). Bexley’s SWAC work with schools and colleges across the borough on green projects.

The winners of each award category receive £500 from Cory to put towards school eco projects and are invited to a special awards ceremony in May where they will receive a trophy and certificate and take part in some nature-based workshops.

The winners and runner-ups are:

Bexley Eco Primary School of the Year 2026

Winner – Sherwood Park Primary

Runner up – Holy Trinity Lamorbey CE Primary and St Michael’s Primary

Bexley Eco Secondary/ College School of the Year 2026

Winner – Trinity CofE Secondary and Christ The King St Mary Sixth Form College

Runner up – LSEC College

Eco Innovation Award 2026

Winner – Beths Grammar School

Runner up – Northumberland Heath Primary

Bexley Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Award 2026

Winner – Hurst Primary

Runner up – St Catherine’s Catholic Secondary

Bexley Eco Legacy Award 2026

Winner – St Catherine’s Catholic Secondary

Runner up – Woodside Academy

Bexley Eco Teacher of the Year 2026

Winner – Ms Edwards, Holy Trinity Lamorbey CE Primary             

Runner up – Cyd Warden, Trinity CofE Secondary, and Ms Warwick, Hurst Primary

If you would like further information about the awards and SWAC email SWAC@bexley.gov.uk