Our vision is that...

...through outstanding leadership we will provide the highest quality education to enable every pupil to realise their full potential.

Of course, every good school aspires to this aim, so what makes us different?

We passionately believe in the power of partnership working as a catalyst for ensuring more children receive an exceptional education. Our member schools know the transformational impact it can have from experience.

At the same time, we recognise the importance of autonomy. Every school has its own context and challenges. This is why we encourage our member schools to lead and manage in a way that preserves their individual identity and responds to the specific needs of their children and community.

The combination of autonomy and collaboration across key areas of leadership and management, underpinned by shared vision, values and best practice is what makes the L.E.A.D. Academy Trust unique.

We are also strengthened by the support, guidance and wide-ranging skills of our experienced board of trustees.

The acronym L.E.A.D. embodies the four core principles at the heart of the Trust: strong leadership at every level; empowering every child to aim high; giving every child the opportunity to achieve and constantly driving for improvement.

Our innovative model is attracting widespread attention from schools nationally that share our vision and values.

Diana Owen CBE

Chief Executive

Our vision

Through outstanding leadership we, at the L.E.A.D. Academy Trust, will provide the highest quality education to enable every pupil to realise their full potential.

Our principles

To achieve our vision we prioritise the four core principles for which our name stands:

Lead ~ to show the way; to be first or foremost

• In every aspect of life the ability to lead is essential. Strong leadership is the key to the success of our schools. We will develop leadership skills in everyone who attends one of them, ensuring the development of pupils as leaders of their own learning.

Empower ~ to give power to; to enable

• At L.E.A.D. Academy schools pupils are empowered to have high aspirations for their futures. We nurture and challenge pupils to take responsibility, make decisions and work together so they grow into confident and resilient young people.

Achieve ~ to accomplish; to get or attain by effort

• We believe in achievement in its broadest sense and that enjoyment of learning is crucial to success. We continually look for and reward achievement in every individual in our schools. We also know that a strong command of English and maths is vital as a foundation for the whole curriculum and prioritise learning in these core subjects.

Drive ~ to cause and guide progress; to impel forward

• We will provide the very best education and training for every individual in our schools and will ensure that this is delivered. We value excellent teaching, underpinned by high quality professional development and will constantly move forwards, using and instigating the best ideas and practice.
• We also understand that children need to be motivated if they are to succeed in life and we will provide a stimulating curriculum and environment which will prepare them for their futures with confidence and determination.

When you visit a L.E.A.D. school you will notice these core characteristics:

• the highest standards of behaviour and conduct;
• outstanding teaching and learning;
• a fully inclusive approach where all children are equally important;
• a climate of mutual respect between the children, staff and community;
• positive relationships;
• high aspirations for all involved with the school - a 'can do' attitude;
• a wide range of enrichment opportunities for all to get involved;
• a celebration of all the cultures and faiths represented in the school;
• an organisation where there are no excuses for underachievement.

The Trust was formally established on 1st October 2011. It currently comprises 25 academies: 

Edna G Olds Academy 

Huntingdon Academy 

St Ann's Well Academy 

Sycamore Academy 

Warren Academy 

Windmill L.E.A.D. Academy 

Millfield L.E.A.D. Academy 

Hogarth Academy 

Bishop Alexander L.E.A.D. Academy 

Glapton Academy 

Jubilee L.E.A.D. Academy 

Radford Academy 

Uplands Junior L.E.A.D. Academy 

Noel-Baker Academy 

The Birley Academy 

Birley Primary Academy 

Birley Spa Primary Academy 

Charnock Hall Primary Academy 

Rainbow Forge Primary Academy 

Da Vinci Academy 

Cloudside Academy 

Forest Lodge Academy 

Manor Farm Academy 

Witham St Hughs Academy 

Waddington All Saints Academy