Our Impact
Eight Consecutive Good and Outstanding Ofsted Inspections since November 2023 |
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| “Being part of The Kite Academy Trust has been utterly transformational for our little school. Recently, for the first time in our 25-year history, The Ferns was graded Good by Ofsted, and this achievement would not have been possible without the Trust's collaborative approach. Through shared planning, weekly faculty support and access to expert colleagues, our staff felt confident, supported, upskilled and listened to. The Trust’s strong business, governance and education services took pressure away and allowed me to focus on leading the changes that were required to ensure that our children finally had the very best offer possible.”
Ed Gittins - Executive Head Teacher, The Ferns Primary Academy |
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Exceptional Outcomes for All Pupils including Disadvantaged Pupils and Pupils with SEND |
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| “At The Grove, with over double the national average of pupils with EHCPs, being truly inclusive and ensuring that every child flourishes is something we take great pride in. Being part of The Kite has meant we are able to identify needs even earlier and put the right support in place as soon as it is needed. We benefit every day from the shared SEND expertise across the Trust, while also embracing the opportunity we have to share our SEND expertise with other schools. The success of this collaborative approach to inclusion is best seen in the incredible outcomes achieved by our pupils with SEND.”
Lynn Wicksey - Executive Head Teacher, The Grove Primary Academy |
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Excellent Staff Retention Rates and High Applicant Engagement |
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“What our Trust gets right is that it genuinely cares about how we feel as people. As a Head of two schools, that matters enormously to me—not just for my own wellbeing, but for the wellbeing of every member of staff I’m responsible for. The overall offer feels thoughtful, practical, and genuinely supportive, helping both staff and pupils to thrive. I personally enjoy being part of the theatre club, which is a brilliant way to unwind and build relationships across the Trust.”
Ali Stone - Academy Head Teacher, Cross Farm Infant Academy & Sandringham Infant & Nursery Academy |
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First Class Training and Career Progression |
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| “The quality of professional development is exceptional, and has revolutionised the way we work in our academies. The support for colleagues is also exemplary with clear, realistic career pathways so everyone can see a future that excites them. Added to that are the opportunities for our early career teachers and SCITT trainees. We are truly offering all of our colleagues and future colleagues an incredible professional development experience that supports career progression for all."
Clare Freeman - Academy Head Teacher, Folly Hill Infant Academy & Hale Nursery & Primary Academy |
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Impactful Sector-wide Contribution |
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| “Being part of a Trust that is recognised nationally for its expertise is both energising and empowering for our team. At Mytchett, these opportunities to contribute beyond our own academy - including our designation as a DfE RISE support organisation and our involvement in national curriculum development – has created a strong sense of professional pride that our work is not only improving outcomes for our own pupils, but also influencing the wider education system in a meaningful and lasting way.”
Tim Lodge – Academy Head Teacher, Mytchett Primary & Nursery Academy |
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