Castleford Trust
Become a Castleford Trust Academy
If you share our commitment to working together to achieve excellence for all, we would welcome the opportunity to explore partnership with you.
Castleford Trust is a growing family of primary and secondary academies serving communities across the Wakefield district. Our academies are united by a shared vision and values of Care, Aspire, Succeed, while each retains its own identity, character and strengths. We believe the most powerful improvement happens when schools work together with trust, purpose and collective responsibility.
Whether you are a strong school looking to deepen collaboration and system leadership, or a school seeking the support of a values-driven trust to strengthen capacity and accelerate improvement, our aim is to work alongside you to build an ambitious, sustainable and successful future.
At Castleford Trust, excellence is built through strong relationships, high expectations and a culture of continual improvement. We place equal importance on the development of people and the quality of education, creating environments where both adults and young people can thrive.
Becoming part of Castleford Trust means joining a professional community that understands the power of collaboration and the impact of shared expertise. Our academies benefit from trust-wide leadership, professional learning, and central support that enables schools to focus on what matters most: high-quality education, strong culture and long-term success.
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Joining Castleford Trust offers
A shared vision and strong values
A clear and unifying vision of working together to achieve excellence for all, underpinned by the values of Care, Aspire, Succeed. These values shape our culture, our leadership and the way we work together across the Trust.
Collaboration and school improvement
Structured opportunities for leaders, teachers and support staff to collaborate across academies. This includes shared practice, curriculum development, pedagogy, leadership networks and targeted support, all designed to strengthen quality and consistency.
Leadership capacity and system strength
A strong and supportive trust leadership model that develops leadership at every level, builds future capacity and enables sustainable improvement across schools.
Professional learning and development
A trust-wide professional learning framework that provides high-quality CPD, leadership development, coaching and career pathways. Our approach supports colleagues at every stage of their career and contributes to a culture of continuous growth.
Central expertise and infrastructure
Access to experienced central teams who provide guidance and support across areas such as estates, finance, HR, governance, operations and compliance, enabling school leaders to focus on their core educational purpose.
Shared resources and efficiencies
The benefits of working at scale, enabling schools to share expertise, maximise resources and reinvest in education, development and support.
Strong and effective governance
Clear governance structures that provide strategic direction, professional challenge and alignment with the Trust’s vision and values.
If you would like to explore what joining Castleford Trust could look like for your school, we would be pleased to have an open and confidential conversation.
Please contact us via our Contact Us page.
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