- 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.
19
February
2026
2026
Reindeer Runs: Supporting the Prince of Wales Hospice
This year, PAT schools proudly took part in the annual Reindeer Run, raising funds for the incredible Prince of Wales Hospice. The charity holds a special place within our Trust, and we were delighted to, once again, support them over the Christmas period. One of PAT’s core values is that we are Stronger as One. By coming together to support local charities that serve our community with such dedication, we strengthen the very communities we are part of. We are thrilled to share that, across December 2025, we raised an incredible £11,565.75 across the Trust. These funds will help The… Read more
30
January
2026
2026
New Teaching Block Recognised at Pontefract Design Awards 2025
We are proud to announce that we have won the Environmental Sustainability Award at the Pontefract Civic Society Design Awards 2025. This award recognises projects that demonstrate a strong focus on environmental impact, social responsibility and economic performance, with clear links to the wellbeing of people and the planet. The award celebrates our new teaching block, which opened in September 2025, and marks a real milestone for our school and the wider community. It represents a meaningful investment in education and opportunity for the young people of Pontefract, now and for generations to come. The new building was designed with… Read more