Upgrade initiative
The Academy day is extended by one period on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays for all Year 11s.
Our story so far
It takes time and great effort to create great schools, but we believe that with years of investment, improvement, strong leadership and great teaching, we can achieve excellence for our learners. Here is our story so far:
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Read MoreIntroducing Values Driven Expectations
A new system of rewards and behaviour management brings a different culture to the schools and a boost to teaching and learning in the classrooms.
Read MoreAll change!
Learners start the term with new uniforms (free blazers and ties), a new school day and new teaching methods centred around Collaborative Learning.
Read MoreA new identity
High Arcal Academy becomes Beacon Hill Academy, Holly Hall Academy is now Pegasus Academy, Hillcrest Academy changes to The Link Academy and Castle Academy is re-named St James Academy The names have been developed by students.
Read MoreDeveloping our estate
Work starts on £4.5 million worth of improvements to the fabric of the four academies.
Read MoreFirst appointments to the Central Team
Experienced professionals are recruited to lead on data management, estates, finance, HR, IT, marketing and leadership development.
Read MoreAndy Landers appointed Principal at Pegasus Academy
Andy moves over from the SLT at Hillcrest.
Read MoreSMART curriculum
Read MoreLaunch of Strategic Plan 2018-20
The Trust explains what it is going to achieve over the next three years and how it will achieve its ambitious targets.
Read MoreIntroducing the Trust values
Following a student leadership day, learners come up with the Trust values.
- Dreaming big
- Rewarding effort
- Leading together
- Respecting each other and our world
- Learning that inspires.
Read MoreJo Higgins appointed Chief Executive
Jo Higgins joins from Penistone Grammar School with the aim of transforming the performance and estates of the four schools.
Read MoreOur new mission and vision:
Working together we will develop inspirational schools which instil ambition and desire in young learners, open their minds, widen their horizons and equip them to succeed in a challenging world.
Find out more about our Vision & Mission.