Our fantastic Year 3 children competed at a Mini-Olympics at The King’s School on Thursday 4th July. All children gave their absolute best and we had some 1st place finishes. But most importantly they showed wonderful sportsmanship, cheering their team and everybody else’s! A huge thank you to the parents and family members who also came along to support us.
Year 3 Mini-Olympics
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February
2026
2026
National Recognition for Our Commitment to Staff Development
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 into a culture where learning, wellbeing and growth are woven into their every day. Through initiatives including their Everyday Development model, three development days, succession planning, and professional learning hub, they have created personalised development, strengthened retention, built leadership pipelines, and achieved high engagement and satisfaction.” The MAT Excellence Awards celebrate excellence and impact across multi-academy trusts, and the Staff Development award highlights trusts that provide exceptional opportunities for colleagues to… Read more
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February
2026
2026
Reindeer Runs: Supporting the Prince of Wales Hospice
This year, PAT schools proudly took part in the annual Reindeer Run, raising funds for the incredible Prince of Wales Hospice. The charity holds a special place within our Trust, and we were delighted to, once again, support them over the Christmas period. One of PAT’s core values is that we are Stronger as One. By coming together to support local charities that serve our community with such dedication, we strengthen the very communities we are part of. We are thrilled to share that, across December 2025, we raised an incredible £11,565.75 across the Trust. These funds will help The… Read more