The ISA STEM Competition encourages pupils at our Members’ schools to investigate and consider solutions to modern day problems. Pupils are presented with an opportunity to showcase and develop skills such as teamwork, communication and problem solving. Open to Key Stages 2-5.
Please note, this competition involves an online qualification round and a final event in person.
Open for entries: Monday 1 September 2025
Deadline: Thursday 22 January 2026
Final: Thursday 19 March 2026, Crosfields School RG2 9BL
You must be registered and logged in to see the entry form.
Competitions are only open to ISA Members' schools and can only be made by a member of staff. If you are having problems entering, please contact [email protected]
Supported by Hyett Education
Hyett Education delivers engaging STEM and Computing experiences throughout the UK, through hands-on workshops and teacher training that spark curiosity in the classroom. Their programs blend Computing, Design Technology, Engineering, and Science, captivating young minds from Reception to KS5 across the nation. Working in partnership with organisations like the Royal Air Force and Department for Nuclear Enterprise, they build imagination and the skills needed for tomorrow's world.
STEM Competition 2025
Well done to everyone who took part and congratulations to the winners. Please click on the entries below to see a few of the presentations.
Year 3/4: Design and build a bridge that can support a toy car
- First Place: Crosfields School, Orion C with Chameleon Cantilever Crossing
- Second Place: Littlegarth School, Arabella P with Bridge Design AP
- Highly Commended: Adcote School for Girls, Zara F and Arianna P with Building a Connection - Our Brilliant Bridge!
Year 5/6: Design a robot that could help with a problem in your school
- First Place: Crosfields School, Henry A-C, Ryan A and Felix W with Tidy Tron 9000
- Second Place: Kensington Wade School, Caspar P with Electric LEGO Pencil Sharpener
- Highly Commended: Merton Court Preparatory School, Isaiah O with Helper Bot
Year 7/9: Design a home that can resist flooding
- First Place: St Catherine's School, Twickenham, Joanna F, Harshini S and Maya C with A House Where Flooding Has No Impact
- Second Place: Gosfield School, Lylah B, William P, Leon J, and Jack B with Flood Resistant Home Design
- Highly Commended: Lichfield Cathedral School, Ryan C, Jennifer C, Freya A, Erin B, Isla P, and Austin P with How to Resist Flooding
Year 10-13: Design biodegradable material for clothing
- First Place: St Catherine's School, Twickenham, Siyana V and Dilys T with Design a Biodegradable Fabric for Clothing
- Second Place: St Catherine's School, Twickenham, Armance Y, Jocelyn F, Mila M, Gemma Band Francesca P with Cellupolyside
- Highly Commended: Oxford International College Brighton, Zihan Q with Pectin Fibre, a Revolutionary Material for Clothing
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Only schools whose Head is a member of ISA are eligible to enter these competitions. Please contact our membership department if you wish to make an enquiry about joining ISA.