- We know that our people make a difference to the lives of our 3-16-year-olds. We want to make our schools places where great teachers want to teach, lead and build a career. Investment in the recruitment, development and retention of the best people is a top priority.
- We aim to provide professional work environments where our people have the support and tools to do a great job and push our children and young people to scale new heights in a safe and secure environment.
OUR PEOPLE MATTER
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November
2025
2025
Top 10 in the country for staff feedback – Edurio Staff Survey
We’re proud to be part of Pontefract Academies Trust, which was recognised with the Trust Value Award for Excellence in the 2025 Edurio Awards – placing us among the top 10 performing trusts nationally, based on staff feedback. Edurio is a national education survey platform used by over 1,300 schools across the UK. They help organisations to gather honest, anonymous feedback, providing insights into everything from culture and wellbeing to leadership and pupil behaviour. Pontefract Academies Trust achieved fantastic results in the survey, with 85% of staff across the Trust saying they would recommend it as a good place to… Read more
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October
2025
2025
Carleton High School Celebrates Official Opening of New Building
As part of the government’s flagship School Rebuilding Programme, Carleton High School has proudly unveiled its brand-new, purpose-built teaching block – replacing some of the school’s previous teaching buildings. The new building offers modern facilities to support a high-quality education for current and future students. Students and staff will benefit from modern classrooms and science labs, creative technology spaces and high spec computing suites. The new teaching block was officially opened on Friday 26 September by Yvette Cooper MP, with guests including Julian Appleyard OBE (CEO of Pontefract Academies Trust), Mrs Shaheen Shariff, (Headteacher) Head Girl, Head Boy, parents, Trustees,… Read more