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Pontefract Academies Trust hosts 2025 Governance Conference
Yesterday Pontefract Academies Trust hosted its annual Governance Conference, bringing together key stakeholders to discuss the evolving landscape of governance within the Multi Academies Trust sector. The event was held at The Education Exchange, and was attended by trustees and school performance review board members from across the Trust. The event began with an insightful…
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Stronger as One: 80+ staff members take part in Pontefract 10K
This weekend, more than 80 of our staff members took part in the Pontefract 10K, all in support of Oliver’s Army, a cause close to the hearts of our school community. Oliver, the son of one of our teachers, is currently facing a second battle with neuroblastoma, a rare childhood cancer. What started as an…
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Positive feedback for Orchard Head in latest Ofsted report
We are proud to share the outcomes of the latest Ofsted inspection for Orchard Head Junior, Infant and Nursery School, which took place in March 2025. The ungraded (section 8) inspection suggests “that the school’s work may have improved significantly across all areas since the previous inspection” when it was rated ‘Good’ overall. The report…
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Supporting our School Community through Parent Workshops
At Pontefract Academies Trust, we believe that education is most powerful when schools and families work together. In support of this belief, we are proud to be launching a series of parent workshops to help support our school community. Throughout May, we’ll be offering four ‘How To…’ workshops, each covering an important topic that affects…
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Discover our Nursery Provision at Pontefract Academies Trust
At Pontefract Academies Trust, we are proud to offer high-quality nursery provision at five of our nine schools, providing a safe and nurturing environment for children aged 3 to 4 years. Our nurseries are staffed by experienced and qualified professionals who are passionate about giving children the very best start to their educational journey. Whether…
