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… Read more
We are incredibly proud to share the exceptional Key Stage 2 outcomes achieved across our Trust. Pontefract Academies Trust is 1st in the North of England and 6th across all… Read more
This week, pupils and staff across Pontefract Academies Trust have honoured the annual Remembrance period through a wide range of events and activities, both within and beyond school. Pontefract… Read more
We’re proud to be part of Pontefract Academies Trust, which was recognised with the Trust Value Award for Excellence in the 2025 Edurio Awards – placing us among the top… Read more
A huge congratulations to the incredible pupils across our primary schools on their exceptional SATs, Phonics, and Early Years results. We’re incredibly proud of what they’ve achieved, and grateful to… Read more
At the end of March, Pontefract Academies Trust had the pleasure of hosting the very first PAT Primary Maths Championship, bringing pupils together from across our seven primary schools for… Read more
Joe Ayre, Headteacher at Northfield Primary School, reflects on Northfield’s first 12 months with Pontefract Academies Trust. The first 12 months of Northfield Primary School as part of the Pontefract… Read more