6 disciplines of excellence.

Where the scoreboard is public. These honours recognise schools whose examined results, PLE, UCE and UACE, place them among the country’s strongest, measured against the national tables rather than reputation.

Distinction within a framework. For schools that set the standard in a particular curriculum or specialism, from the sciences to the arts, the IB to the national syllabus.

Excellence that widens the door. For schools that deliver real outcomes while keeping their gates open, on fees, on need and on inclusion, proving quality and access are not a trade-off.

The standard-bearer of each region. One school carries the flag for its part of Uganda, the best in its region judged on the same evidence as the national field.

How a school is run, and renewed. For the schools rethinking teaching, operations and the pupil experience, the back office and the classroom alike.

The educators behind the results. These recognise the heads, teachers and staff whose work shapes a school, nominated by the communities who know it best.