Educating Yorkshire — Season 2
Twelve years since the nation fell for Educating Yorkshire, Dewsbury's Thornhill Community Academy re-opens its doors, telling stories of modern Britain through the eyes of one brilliant school
About this season
Twelve years since the nation fell for Educating Yorkshire, Dewsbury's Thornhill Community Academy re-opens its doors, telling stories of modern Britain through the eyes of one brilliant school
Episodes (8)
1. Episode 1
Aired 31 August 2025 • 48 min
It's the first term back at Thornhill, and Mr Burton's the new Head. Amy must navigate secondary school life - having recently being diagnosed with Tourette's. And Mrs Delaney-Hudson investigates what's causing Year 8 Riley's disruptive behaviour.
2. Episode 2
Aired 7 September 2025 • 46 min
The pressure of secondary school starts to get real for Year Ten Casey, as dyslexia has left her feeling self-conscious and different. When teachers suspect that she's used AI to complete her Shakespeare assessment, Casey vehemently denies cheating.
3. Episode 3
Aired 14 September 2025 • 47 min
Year 10 student Scott's behaviour puts his international rugby dreams at risk. And as model student Alexa piles on the pressure to ace Year 10, her anxiety becomes overwhelming.
4. Episode 4
Aired 21 September 2025 • 47 min
Year Seven's Ismaeel is an enthusiastic ball of energy with his sights set on becoming a student representative for his year. Determined to make Thornhill a place where everyone can fit in, Ismaeel canvasses classmates in the school playground.
5. Episode 5
Aired 28 September 2025 • 47 min
Year 11 students Skyler, Olivia and Falak feel the pressure as GCSEs edge closer. Headteacher Mr Burton leads his staff on a crackdown against mobile phones, and a special guest returns to school.
6. Episode 6
Aired 5 October 2025 • 47 min
This time at Thornhill it is all about the newbies. With a national shortage of teachers and staff leaving the profession, can Mr Burton and his team encourage Josh to find the joy in the job and stick it out at Thornhill?
7. Episode 7
Aired 12 October 2025 • 47 min
Year 7 student Lottie is coming to terms with the loss of sight in one eye, as she leans on Miss Nurse for support. Another Year 7 student, Preston, needs a way to channel his energy.
8. Episode 8
Aired 19 October 2025 • 47 min
Year 11 feel the pressure building as the school year draws to a close. Mrs Ali works on attendance numbers, Darcie and Alexa from Year 10 go toe-to-toe bidding to become Head Girl, and Mr Burton looks at the challenges that shaped the academic year.