- Our schools are run for the benefit of children and young people, not the ease of adults. Their achievement comes first and staff in schools and the central Trust office work to this end.
- The Trust aims to keep low priority tasks away from front line teachers and leaders so that they can focus explicitly on our core business of teaching and learning.
PUPILS COME FIRST
Recent news.
21
May
2026
2026
Colour Run Raises Record-Breaking £6,451 for MND Association
Our annual Colour Run took place at Carleton High School last week and it was our most exciting and successful event yet, raising an incredible £6,451 for the Motor Neurone Disease Association – the highest amount our school has ever raised for the charity. A total of 340 students from Years 8, 9 and 10 took part in the event, bringing enthusiasm, energy and community spirit every step of the way. The day will filled with music, laughter and plenty of colour as staff members lined the route throwing coloured powder and water over students as they ran. Students embraced… Read more
26
February
2026
2026
National Recognition for Our Commitment to Staff Development
We are proud to announce that we have been shortlisted for the 2026 MAT Excellence award for Staff Development (1-12 schools). “Staff development at Pontefract Academies Trust has been transformed into a culture where learning, wellbeing and growth are woven into their every day. Through initiatives including their Everyday Development model, three development days, succession planning, and professional learning hub, they have created personalised development, strengthened retention, built leadership pipelines, and achieved high engagement and satisfaction.” The MAT Excellence Awards celebrate excellence and impact across multi-academy trusts, and the Staff Development award highlights trusts that provide exceptional opportunities for colleagues to… Read more