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Top 10 in the country for staff feedback – Edurio Staff Survey
We are proud to be recognised with the Trust Value Award for Excellence in the 2025 Edurio Awards – placing us among the top 10 performing trusts nationally, based on staff feedback. Edurio is a national education survey platform used by over 1,300 schools across the UK. They help organisations to gather honest, anonymous feedback,…
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Carleton High School Celebrates Official Opening of New Building
As part of the government’s flagship School Rebuilding Programme, Carleton High School has proudly unveiled its brand-new, purpose-built teaching block – replacing some of the school’s previous teaching buildings. The new building offers modern facilities to support a high-quality education for current and future students. Students and staff will benefit from modern classrooms and science…
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Orchard Head attend Rob Burrow CBE train unveiling
On Friday 26th September, Rob Burrow CBE’s birthday, a train was unveiled at Castleford station to commemorate his impact on our community. Pupils from Orchard Head Junior, Infant and Nursery were among the first to be invited to see the train before it entered service on the Northern Railway network. They were invited to watch…
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Secondary School Open Evenings
Pontefract Academies Trust are delighted to invite prospective students and their families to our upcoming Open Evenings at Carleton High School and The King’s School. These events offer a fantastic opportunity for students and parents/carers to meet our staff, explore our facilities, and discover what makes our school communities so special. Open Evening Dates: ·…
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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…
