Where success is a shared experience
Ambitious for children
Founded in 2014, Waterton Academy Trust has grown into a flourishing and dedicated primary-only academy trust. Led by a team of experienced primary education specialists, we are proud to support 13 primary academies, one special academy and four pre-schools across South and West Yorkshire. Our focus is on delivering exceptional provision in early years, primary and special education, ensuring that every child in our Trust receives the best possible start to their educational journey. Through collaboration, innovation, and a deep commitment to our communities, we strive to create nurturing environments where both pupils and staff can thrive, a place where success truly is a shared experience.
Five pillars underpinning our work
High Quality Education
We have established a vision and culture that is motivating and ambitious for children, including disadvantaged children and children with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities, so that every child can achieve their full potential.
Click here to read more about our curriculum.
School Improvement
We cultivate a culture of continuous improvement through self-evaluation, challenge, support, and appropriate action so that every school thrives.
Click here to read more about our school improvement strategy.
Workforce
We create a supportive working environment for all our employees, managing workload, prioritising wellbeing and taking action to support all staff.
Click here to read more about how we support and develop our workforce.
Finance & Operations
We have a stable, accurate and sustainable long-term financial strategy, through effective budget setting and risk management, led by a team of experts.
Governance & Leadership
Our Trust and Hub boards, with support from our local Academy Standards Committees and leadership teams, uphold a culture of ethical leadership, including the seven principles of public life.
“Where success is a shared experience” embodies our commitment to a collaborative and supportive community across all our schools. At Waterton Academy Trust, we believe that achievements are best celebrated together, with pupils, teachers, and staff at all levels all contributing to and benefiting from each other’s successes. This shared approach creates a thriving environment where everyone feels valued and motivated, fostering collective growth and excellence.
Success is a shared experience
People are the heart of our Trust.
