• Rob Marsh –Executive Principal

• Kat Cafferky – Vice Principal (Cathedral Academy)

Welcome

• Based on Dfe Heatmap and Barnsley LA projections• Focused on the Central Planning Area• Process dating back to 2018 (application, consultation, interview)• Supported by the RSC, the LA and the Church of England Diocese of Leeds• Gathered support of a number of Primaries and Barnsley College

The Application

Trinity MAT

• Medium sized trust – 10 schools (6 secondary, 1 post-16, 3 primary)• High performing academically (Top 10% nationally, 4th in the country)• Highly commended for holistic education ‘SIAMS Excellent, Ofsted

Outstanding, World Class Schools, TES School of the Year Award)• We do not compromise or choose between academic success and

whole child/wider development and pastoral care• Successful external initiatives (White Rose Maths, Teaching School)• Collaborative, open and supportive of working in partnership with

other schools and community groups

Vision for the school

• Academic Excellence, Amazing Experience• Everything is possible…• Core Values – Empathy, Honesty, Respect,

Responsibility• STEM focused curriculum• Vision for Excellence

Our curriculum

• Broad and balanced with a specialism in STEM.• Key focus on literacy – catch up and ambition• Partnerships with Barnsley College, AMRC, National Space Centre, Magna,

White Rose Maths, local universities• Quality of teaching is priority, evidenced by outcomes• Nurture pathway and SEND support – track record of success• Inclusive education – low exclusions in trust• Exciting and engaging extra-curricular offer• Student leadership opportunities – future leaders

“Leaders have ensured rapid improvement in the quality of teaching and in students’ achievement. Teaching is outstanding. Teachers are highly enthusiastic and continually strive to improve their skills.” Ofsted – Trinity Academy Halifax

Pastoral support

“Excellent pastoral care walks in tandem with phenomenal academic progress, especially for those who are more vulnerable and those whose sense of self-worth is low” Cathedral Academy SIAMS Review 2020

• A balance and as important as T&L – goes hand in hand

• A key priority for us – staffing structure reflects this

• Our relationships are as strong as our systems

• Everything is possible…

Admissions & Catchment

• Church Ethos – Based around core values

• Open to and welcoming of all faiths and none, no church-based criteria

• Fully inclusive• Follow Barnsley’s admissions model –

SEN, LAC, Distance from school • Central Barnsley Planning Area

Site

• Secured by the DFE based on location, availability, accessibility, deliverability and affordability

• Size of site suitable for a large secondary school with playing fields• Keresforth Close, off Broadway• Location relevant to central planning area and new housing developments• Traffic and travel is part of the planning application process. The

DFE/contractor team address this.• Permanent build would likely be open in 2022 or 2023. Until such time

temporary buildings would be utilised to provide the provision

“In three years, the academy has grown into a vibrant, highly succesful school that is an asset to the community. The academy makes the most of its splendid new buildings” Ofsted – Trinity Academy Halifax

Community engagement

• Looking for representation on governance from local community• Making partnerships in the community – care homes, churches,

community centres, charities and food banks, business and voluntary groups

• Facilities open for community use• Parental engagement high priority• Student projects focussed on community regeneration

Any questions?