- 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.
26
August
2025
2025
GCSE success across Pontefract Academies Trust
Students at Carleton High School and The King’s School are celebrating another year of fantastic GCSE results. Pupils from across both schools achieved excellent grades, reflecting their hard work and determination to succeed. Alongside these impressive results are the inspiring success stories of students who have been recognised not just for their results, but in the way they have overcome challenges: Olivia from The King’s School achieved eleven Grade 9s. Her commitment to her studies and positive attitude to learning are a testament to both herself and The King’s School. Olivia will now go on to study Maths, Further Maths,… Read more
20
June
2025
2025
Carleton High School Integrated Resource Provision – Consultation
Pontefract Academies Trust, with the support of the Trust Board, is proposing to establish a new Integrated Resource Provision at Carleton High School on a permanent basis from January 2026. The proposal to establish a new Integrated Resource Provision at Carleton High School is part of the Wakefield SEND Sufficiency Project and aligns with the Wakefield SEND Provision Strategy outlined in the Specialist Provision Priorities Action Plan. The SEND Sufficiency Programme was presented to the Council’s Cabinet on 16 July 2024. The creation of this new Integrated Resource Provision at Carleton High School aims to enhance the provision of education… Read more