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  • National Recognition Highlights Exceptional Achievement at Hope Hamilton CE Primary School​​​​​​​

    Published 27/01/26

    National Recognition Highlights Exceptional Achievement at Hope Hamilton CE Primary School

    Hope Hamilton CE Primary School is celebrating today, following a formal commendation from Bridget Phillipson the Secretary of State for Education, recognising the school’s outstanding success in supporting pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds.

    The letter, addressed directly to the school’s leadership team, applauds the remarkable progress made by pupils during the most recent academic year. National performance data places Hope Hamilton CE Primary School among the highest achieving schools in England for improving outcomes and ensuring that every child - regardless of background - has the opportunity to flourish. The recognition reflects the dedication of the entire school community.

    Headteacher Fiona Brooks expressed gratitude for the acknowledgement, noting that the achievement “speaks to the heart of who we are as a school-deeply committed to nurturing potential, celebrating individuality, and ensuring that every child feels seen, supported, and capable of success.  We believe our school is a place where every child feels special and loved by God for who they are and that every child leaves us feeling they have something special to offer the world.”

    Hope Hamilton CE Primary School has long prioritised inclusive practice, high expectations, and a curriculum designed to broaden horizons, a place in which children are supported to grow and develop in God’s love, whilst taking responsibility for and ownership of their learning. This national recognition reinforces the impact of that vision and highlights the school’s role as a beacon of excellence within the community.

    The school will continue to build on this momentum, strengthening its mission to provide an education rooted in compassion, ambition, and opportunity for all.

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  • Holocaust Memorial Day

    Published 27/01/26

    Today, Learn Academies Trust marks Holocaust Memorial Day.

    We join communities across the country in remembering the millions of lives lost and the families forever changed.

    This year’s theme, Bridging Generations, reminds us that the duty to remember is carried forward by each new generation.

    We honour the past, stand against prejudice, and commit to building a more compassionate future.

     

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  • Welcome Back!

    Published 05/01/26

    A warm welcome back from Learn Academies Trust.

    We are delighted to open our doors once again for a brand new term and continue our shared journey of equity, well-being and excellence. 💜

    We’re very excited to see what we will achieve together!
     

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  • Life at Learn Academies Trust Newsletter

    Published 19/12/25

    We're delighted to share the Learn Academies Trust end of term newsletter which you can read by clicking on the link below:

    Life at Learn Academies Trust

    Wishing you a wonderful Christmas.

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  • Meadowdale Primary School Earns Prestigious Microsoft Showcase School Status for 2025–2026

    Published 11/12/25

    Learn Academies Trust is proud to announce that its Trust school Meadowdale Primary School has been officially recognised by Microsoft Elevate as a Microsoft Showcase School for the 2025–2026 academic year. This recognition places Meadowdale among an select global network of schools that demonstrate outstanding leadership, innovation, and commitment to digital transformation in education.

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  • Great Bowden Academy Honoured with Heritage Schools Award!

    Published 10/10/25

    Great Bowden Academy Honoured with Heritage Schools Award!

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  • Over £10,000 raised for Cancer Research UK!

    Published 09/10/25

    Learn Academies Trust Raises Over £10,000 for Cancer Research UK!

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  • Life-AT Learn-AT End of Year Newsletter

    Published 07/07/25

    We're delighted to share the Learn Academies Trust end of year newsletter which you can read by clicking on the link below:

    Life-AT Learn-AT

    Wishing you a wonderful summer.

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  • Learn-AT Charity Challenge!

    Published 03/07/25

    We are delighted to reveal the details of this year's Trust-wide Charity Challenge - our biggest and best yet! On Saturday 30th August Learn-AT colleagues will be covering a variety of distances across Leicestershire before all joining at the main finish line in Market Harborough.

    For some this may be a 10k walk, for others an 80mile bike ride!

    Please dig deep and donate to our Charity of the Year Cancer Research UK to celebrate all of these personal achievements!

    https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/.../learn-at...

     

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  • New Woodland Building Open at Meadowdale

    Published 27/06/25

    Deputy Lieutenant of Leicestershire, Mr Nixon, cuts the ribbon to officially open The Woodland Building

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  • OBE for Stef Edwards

    Published 16/06/25

    Former Learn-AT CEO, Dr Stef Edwards, is awarded OBE for services to education in King’s Birthday Honours List

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  • Learn-AT Appoints New Area Directors

    Published 12/06/25

    Learn Academies Trust are delighted to announce the appointments of Sarah Sadler and Martin Fitzwilliam, who will be joining us in the Autumn term 2025 in the roles of Area Directors.  They are looking forward to getting started in these newly created positions, in which they will each have strategic and operational oversight of a group of schools. They will work closely with school leaders, supporting them on every school’s ambitious improvement journey. 

    Sarah Sadler has worked in education for 25 years and is currently a National Leader of Education with previous leadership experience across multiple school roles. She is passionate about supporting schools by developing a curriculum that aligns with their school context and pupils, whilst addressing the workload and wellbeing of staff wherever possible, underpinning the core values of Learn-AT. 

    Martin Fitzwilliam joins us from E-ACT where he is currently Director of Primary Education. With nearly 28 years in education, he has served as a teacher, headteacher and national leader of education, with a particular passion for leadership development, sustainable school improvement and securing equity of opportunity for disadvantaged pupils and their families. 

    We are very excited to have them on board and look forward to the energy, ideas, and experience they will bring to our team. 

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