We are a multi academy trust comprising 17 schools; 14 primary schools and 3 secondary schools. It is planned that further schools will be joining the Trust this year.

The name Community Academies Trust (CAT) is derived from our main focus and ambition for our organisation – excellent community education. We are committed to preserving local school identity and ethos, and adopt strategies for school improvement that build on and enhance local reputation, raise standards and respond to the needs and aspirations of those we serve.

We work with primary and secondary academies where world-class achievement is the expectation – our community academies are driven by a desire to lead rather than follow, to be beacons of outstanding local provision which local families believe in and can rely on for excellence for their children’s education. As a community academies sponsor we are equipped to work with schools and students from reception through to KS5 and sponsor both secondary and primary providers.

Welcome to Community Academies Trust: a family of schools united by a shared belief that every child deserves to thrive.

Each of our schools has its own identity, history and place at the heart of its community. We celebrate that individuality while bringing schools together to share expertise, ambition and support.

Our vision is simple and bold: every child thrives, every adult grows and every community benefits – through exceptional inclusive education across our family of schools.

“Education changes people. People change the world.”
Paulo Freire

For us, education is about more than lessons and results. It is about helping children grow in confidence, curiosity and character, so they can make a positive difference to their own lives and to the world around them.

Across our Trust, we focus on what matters most: excellent teaching, strong relationships, inclusive support and rich opportunities beyond the classroom.

We want every child to feel known, valued and inspired — proud of who they are, confident in what they can achieve and excited about their future.

Together with families, staff and communities, we are building something special: schools where children flourish, adults grow and communities are stronger.

You can find out more about our Trust on our website – www.communityacademiestrust.org.

Very best wishes,
Allyson Brown
Chief Executive Office