What Has Ofsted Said About our Trust?
Since the Trust began in March 2014 it has performed strongly so that in 2017, 92% of students attend at least a good school.
Hinde House Academy
“Pupils praise the school highly. Staff are dedicated to ensuring that pupils across all phases achieve their best academically. Pupils feel safe in school. Leaders are determined that the education they provide enables all pupils to fulfil their potential. Children in early years make a good start. Leaders and teachers have high ambitions for all, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Leaders have also ensured that there is a strong programme for personal development. Relationships between staff and pupils are very positive.”Ofsted, September 2021
Brigantia Hill Fort Academy
As of September 2025, Wincobank Nursery Infant Academy and Concord Junior Academy have now merged as Brigantia Hill Fort Academy.
Wincobank Nursery Infant Academy was sponsored in March 2014 and described by the Local Authority as one of the most vulnerable primary schools in the city. It was graded as strongly Good by Ofsted in January 2017 and received a very positive Ofsted inspection in May 2022.
“Pupils are proud to attend this school. They are polite and well-mannered. They enjoy learning. Leaders have created a welcoming and calm atmosphere. Parents say that staff ‘genuinely want pupils to succeed’, knowing each of them as individuals. They value the family feel of the school. Trustees work supportively with the school. They are committed to ensuring that the school continues to improve. They hold leaders to account and look for ways to support staff’s well-being and workload through collaborative approaches with other Trust schools and the use of external support.”Ofsted, May 2022
Brigantia Hill Fort Academy
As of September 2025, Wincobank Nursery Infant Academy and Concord Junior Academy have now merged as Brigantia Hill Fort Academy.
Concord Junior Academy was sponsored in March 2014 and described by the Local Authority as one of the most vulnerable junior schools in the city. Graded as strongly RI by Ofsted in January 2017 after previously being in Special Measures, monitoring visits in 2021, Ofsted confirmed that the academy and Trust are “taking effective action in order for the school to become a good school”.
In June 2023, a two-day inspection lauded the academy as Good in all areas.
“Concord Junior Academy is calm and welcoming. Pupils feel happy and safe. Staff invest in pupils. Relationships are nurturing. Pupils say the best thing about the school is the teachers. Leaders have high ambitions for pupils. Leaders ensure that there is a wide range of opportunities to develop their interests. Leaders have high expectations for pupil behaviour. Pupils are polite and respectful. Leaders have a clear vision for staff. Staff say that they are empowered by the Executive Principal. Governance is a strength. Leaders have established a strong safeguarding culture.”
Ofsted, June 2023
Yewlands Academy
In March 2018 Brigantia took over management of Yewlands following the collapse of a Yorkshire trust. Yewlands Academy was inspected by Ofsted in October 2024. The inspection team was impressed by the improvements and progress the school has made since the last inspection in 2022.
"Pupils feel safe and well cared for at this school."
"Many pupils routinely meet the school’s high expectations for behaviour."
"The school’s personal development programme is ambitious. It has equal importance with other subjects. Leaders use it well to respond to local issues and teach pupils to keep safe."
"Staff benefit from a comprehensive and targeted programme of professional development."
"Those responsible for leadership at Yewlands Academy know their school well."
"The trust works in close collaboration with the school."
Ofsted, October 2024
Longley Park Sixth Form Academy
Longley Park joined the Trust in August 2017. Longley Park was inspected by Ofsted in October 2024 and validated that the academy is a Good provider and should continue to deliver a very high quality of education.
"Leaders and staff are aspirational for their students, many of whom come from disadvantaged backgrounds and have low prior attainment. Staff teach an ambitious and challenging curriculum for all students."
"Leaders and managers have put in place a suitable curriculum that enables students to follow academic and applied general courses and gain the qualifications that they need to progress to higher education, apprenticeships or employment."
"Leaders carry out useful and effective quality assurance activities to ensure that students benefit from a high quality of education."
"Staff at all levels are provided with access to a range of internal and external training opportunities to help them to keep up to date with their subject specialism and to develop their pedagogical skills."
"Trustees contribute fully to determining the strategic direction of the academy and have a clear understanding of its strengths and areas for development."
Ofsted, October 2024