Waterton Academy Trust
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Waterton Academy Trust is a dynamic group of 14 schools in West & South Yorkshire. Renowned for excellence, we are also an outstanding apprenticeship provider.
🎉Waterton is incredibly proud to open Hammer Lane Academy in partnership with Wakefield Council.
📚HLA is the city’s first independent special academy established through such collaboration.
🌟Together, we are creating a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child can flourish and achieve.
📚HLA is the city’s first independent special academy established through such collaboration.
🌟Together, we are creating a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child can flourish and achieve.
October 24, 2025 at 12:06 PM
🎉Waterton is incredibly proud to open Hammer Lane Academy in partnership with Wakefield Council.
📚HLA is the city’s first independent special academy established through such collaboration.
🌟Together, we are creating a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child can flourish and achieve.
📚HLA is the city’s first independent special academy established through such collaboration.
🌟Together, we are creating a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child can flourish and achieve.
🎓Interested in training to teach?
🌟Join our excellent Initial Teacher Training course, in partnership with Leeds Trinity University.
🗺️Our schools are located within the Wakefield and Barnsley area.
🔗Apply for the Leeds Trinity P.G.C.E Open Day: www.leedstrinity.ac.uk/study/teachi...
🌟Join our excellent Initial Teacher Training course, in partnership with Leeds Trinity University.
🗺️Our schools are located within the Wakefield and Barnsley area.
🔗Apply for the Leeds Trinity P.G.C.E Open Day: www.leedstrinity.ac.uk/study/teachi...
October 1, 2025 at 9:33 AM
🎓Interested in training to teach?
🌟Join our excellent Initial Teacher Training course, in partnership with Leeds Trinity University.
🗺️Our schools are located within the Wakefield and Barnsley area.
🔗Apply for the Leeds Trinity P.G.C.E Open Day: www.leedstrinity.ac.uk/study/teachi...
🌟Join our excellent Initial Teacher Training course, in partnership with Leeds Trinity University.
🗺️Our schools are located within the Wakefield and Barnsley area.
🔗Apply for the Leeds Trinity P.G.C.E Open Day: www.leedstrinity.ac.uk/study/teachi...
Today is #NationalTADay! 🎉
We'd like to give a huge thanks to all our incredible Teaching Assistants!
Your hard work and dedication is truly appreciated. You bring joy and learning to our pupils every day. Thank you for being part of the Waterton team. 👏
We'd like to give a huge thanks to all our incredible Teaching Assistants!
Your hard work and dedication is truly appreciated. You bring joy and learning to our pupils every day. Thank you for being part of the Waterton team. 👏
September 26, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Today is #NationalTADay! 🎉
We'd like to give a huge thanks to all our incredible Teaching Assistants!
Your hard work and dedication is truly appreciated. You bring joy and learning to our pupils every day. Thank you for being part of the Waterton team. 👏
We'd like to give a huge thanks to all our incredible Teaching Assistants!
Your hard work and dedication is truly appreciated. You bring joy and learning to our pupils every day. Thank you for being part of the Waterton team. 👏
📣We’re Hiring - Head of Apprenticeships📚
✨Join our Outstanding team and develop high-quality apprenticeship programmes that inspire, support and create opportunities for learners.
We’re looking for a strategic, people-focused leader to take on this role.
💼Apply now → mynewterm.com/jobs/5228/ED...
✨Join our Outstanding team and develop high-quality apprenticeship programmes that inspire, support and create opportunities for learners.
We’re looking for a strategic, people-focused leader to take on this role.
💼Apply now → mynewterm.com/jobs/5228/ED...
August 12, 2025 at 12:13 PM
📣We’re Hiring - Head of Apprenticeships📚
✨Join our Outstanding team and develop high-quality apprenticeship programmes that inspire, support and create opportunities for learners.
We’re looking for a strategic, people-focused leader to take on this role.
💼Apply now → mynewterm.com/jobs/5228/ED...
✨Join our Outstanding team and develop high-quality apprenticeship programmes that inspire, support and create opportunities for learners.
We’re looking for a strategic, people-focused leader to take on this role.
💼Apply now → mynewterm.com/jobs/5228/ED...
📚Find out more about our 2025 course on our website: watertonacademytrust.org/train-to-tea...
🚫The application window closes on Monday 11th August
🎓Or view our courses at: find-teacher-training-courses.service.gov.uk/course/2EL/E... and find-teacher-training-courses.service.gov.uk/course/2EL/2...
🚫The application window closes on Monday 11th August
🎓Or view our courses at: find-teacher-training-courses.service.gov.uk/course/2EL/E... and find-teacher-training-courses.service.gov.uk/course/2EL/2...
August 6, 2025 at 8:01 AM
📚Find out more about our 2025 course on our website: watertonacademytrust.org/train-to-tea...
🚫The application window closes on Monday 11th August
🎓Or view our courses at: find-teacher-training-courses.service.gov.uk/course/2EL/E... and find-teacher-training-courses.service.gov.uk/course/2EL/2...
🚫The application window closes on Monday 11th August
🎓Or view our courses at: find-teacher-training-courses.service.gov.uk/course/2EL/E... and find-teacher-training-courses.service.gov.uk/course/2EL/2...
❗️ - RDA Ackworth Volunteers Needed – ❗️
🗓️Sunday 20th July
🕐10:00am – 4:00pm
📍RDA Centre Ackworth
Help is urgently needed! Volunteers are needed to help move equipment to the new RDA Ackworth. 🤝
All they need are people to give them a lift and move equipment. 📦
🗓️Sunday 20th July
🕐10:00am – 4:00pm
📍RDA Centre Ackworth
Help is urgently needed! Volunteers are needed to help move equipment to the new RDA Ackworth. 🤝
All they need are people to give them a lift and move equipment. 📦
July 16, 2025 at 4:03 PM
❗️ - RDA Ackworth Volunteers Needed – ❗️
🗓️Sunday 20th July
🕐10:00am – 4:00pm
📍RDA Centre Ackworth
Help is urgently needed! Volunteers are needed to help move equipment to the new RDA Ackworth. 🤝
All they need are people to give them a lift and move equipment. 📦
🗓️Sunday 20th July
🕐10:00am – 4:00pm
📍RDA Centre Ackworth
Help is urgently needed! Volunteers are needed to help move equipment to the new RDA Ackworth. 🤝
All they need are people to give them a lift and move equipment. 📦
Have Your Say
Urbana Town Planning invite you to speak to the project team and provide any comments you may have at a drop-in consultation event between 4pm - 7pm on Tuesday 1st July, in the hall at Sharlston Community School.
For more information refer to the below graphic.
Urbana Town Planning invite you to speak to the project team and provide any comments you may have at a drop-in consultation event between 4pm - 7pm on Tuesday 1st July, in the hall at Sharlston Community School.
For more information refer to the below graphic.
June 25, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Have Your Say
Urbana Town Planning invite you to speak to the project team and provide any comments you may have at a drop-in consultation event between 4pm - 7pm on Tuesday 1st July, in the hall at Sharlston Community School.
For more information refer to the below graphic.
Urbana Town Planning invite you to speak to the project team and provide any comments you may have at a drop-in consultation event between 4pm - 7pm on Tuesday 1st July, in the hall at Sharlston Community School.
For more information refer to the below graphic.
✨It’s Thank A Teacher Day!✨
Today we celebrate the incredible teachers across our Trust who inspire, support and shape the future, one lesson at a time.👩🏫
To every teacher, thank you for your passion, dedication and the difference you make everyday.📚
#ThankATeacherDay
Today we celebrate the incredible teachers across our Trust who inspire, support and shape the future, one lesson at a time.👩🏫
To every teacher, thank you for your passion, dedication and the difference you make everyday.📚
#ThankATeacherDay
June 18, 2025 at 7:37 AM
✨It’s Thank A Teacher Day!✨
Today we celebrate the incredible teachers across our Trust who inspire, support and shape the future, one lesson at a time.👩🏫
To every teacher, thank you for your passion, dedication and the difference you make everyday.📚
#ThankATeacherDay
Today we celebrate the incredible teachers across our Trust who inspire, support and shape the future, one lesson at a time.👩🏫
To every teacher, thank you for your passion, dedication and the difference you make everyday.📚
#ThankATeacherDay
🎉That’s a wrap on the KS2 MATlympics!🏅
💪🎽What an amazing day of sport, teamwork, and determination from all our schools.🏃♀️🏃♂️
🏅A huge congratulations to our winners:
Year 3 - West End Academy
Year 4 - Cherry Tree Academy
Year 5 - West End Academy
Year 6 - Churchfield Primary School
#MATlympics
💪🎽What an amazing day of sport, teamwork, and determination from all our schools.🏃♀️🏃♂️
🏅A huge congratulations to our winners:
Year 3 - West End Academy
Year 4 - Cherry Tree Academy
Year 5 - West End Academy
Year 6 - Churchfield Primary School
#MATlympics
June 11, 2025 at 11:23 AM
🎉That’s a wrap on the KS2 MATlympics!🏅
💪🎽What an amazing day of sport, teamwork, and determination from all our schools.🏃♀️🏃♂️
🏅A huge congratulations to our winners:
Year 3 - West End Academy
Year 4 - Cherry Tree Academy
Year 5 - West End Academy
Year 6 - Churchfield Primary School
#MATlympics
💪🎽What an amazing day of sport, teamwork, and determination from all our schools.🏃♀️🏃♂️
🏅A huge congratulations to our winners:
Year 3 - West End Academy
Year 4 - Cherry Tree Academy
Year 5 - West End Academy
Year 6 - Churchfield Primary School
#MATlympics
🎉 Today is the day of the Waterton #MATlympics 🏆, our very own sports day for all of the Waterton Trust schools and what a beautiful day for it.☀️
🏅We can’t wait for another fantastic display of athletic ability and sportsmanship! ⚾️
🏅We can’t wait for another fantastic display of athletic ability and sportsmanship! ⚾️
June 11, 2025 at 11:02 AM
🎉 Today is the day of the Waterton #MATlympics 🏆, our very own sports day for all of the Waterton Trust schools and what a beautiful day for it.☀️
🏅We can’t wait for another fantastic display of athletic ability and sportsmanship! ⚾️
🏅We can’t wait for another fantastic display of athletic ability and sportsmanship! ⚾️
Today, all our schools are commemorating VE Day with a special menu.🇬🇧🍰
It’s a wonderful opportunity for our pupils to learn about history and enjoy some traditional favourites!🎖️🍓
Thank you to Caterlink for helping us mark this important day in such a delicious way!🥳
It’s a wonderful opportunity for our pupils to learn about history and enjoy some traditional favourites!🎖️🍓
Thank you to Caterlink for helping us mark this important day in such a delicious way!🥳
May 9, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Today, all our schools are commemorating VE Day with a special menu.🇬🇧🍰
It’s a wonderful opportunity for our pupils to learn about history and enjoy some traditional favourites!🎖️🍓
Thank you to Caterlink for helping us mark this important day in such a delicious way!🥳
It’s a wonderful opportunity for our pupils to learn about history and enjoy some traditional favourites!🎖️🍓
Thank you to Caterlink for helping us mark this important day in such a delicious way!🥳
🎓Interested in training to teach?
🌟Join our excellent Initial Teacher Training course, in partnership with Leeds Trinity University.
🗺️Our schools are located within the Wakefield and Barnsley area.
🔗Apply for the Leeds Trinity P.G.C.E Open Day: www.leedstrinity.ac.uk/postgraduate...
🌟Join our excellent Initial Teacher Training course, in partnership with Leeds Trinity University.
🗺️Our schools are located within the Wakefield and Barnsley area.
🔗Apply for the Leeds Trinity P.G.C.E Open Day: www.leedstrinity.ac.uk/postgraduate...
May 6, 2025 at 2:33 PM
🎓Interested in training to teach?
🌟Join our excellent Initial Teacher Training course, in partnership with Leeds Trinity University.
🗺️Our schools are located within the Wakefield and Barnsley area.
🔗Apply for the Leeds Trinity P.G.C.E Open Day: www.leedstrinity.ac.uk/postgraduate...
🌟Join our excellent Initial Teacher Training course, in partnership with Leeds Trinity University.
🗺️Our schools are located within the Wakefield and Barnsley area.
🔗Apply for the Leeds Trinity P.G.C.E Open Day: www.leedstrinity.ac.uk/postgraduate...
🌷 Welcome Back! 🐣
We hope all our pupils, families and staff had a restful and joyful Easter break! 💐🐰
As we step into the summer term, we’re excited for all the learning that lies ahead.
Let’s make this term one to remember. Welcome back, everyone! 💙
#BackToSchool
We hope all our pupils, families and staff had a restful and joyful Easter break! 💐🐰
As we step into the summer term, we’re excited for all the learning that lies ahead.
Let’s make this term one to remember. Welcome back, everyone! 💙
#BackToSchool
April 22, 2025 at 7:53 AM
🌷 Welcome Back! 🐣
We hope all our pupils, families and staff had a restful and joyful Easter break! 💐🐰
As we step into the summer term, we’re excited for all the learning that lies ahead.
Let’s make this term one to remember. Welcome back, everyone! 💙
#BackToSchool
We hope all our pupils, families and staff had a restful and joyful Easter break! 💐🐰
As we step into the summer term, we’re excited for all the learning that lies ahead.
Let’s make this term one to remember. Welcome back, everyone! 💙
#BackToSchool
📝Interested in teacher training with Waterton Trust?
📚Find out more about our 2025 course on our website: watertonacademytrust.org/train-to-teach
🎓Or view our courses at: find-teacher-training-courses.service.gov.uk/course/2EL/E... and find-teacher-training-courses.service.gov.uk/course/2EL/2...
📚Find out more about our 2025 course on our website: watertonacademytrust.org/train-to-teach
🎓Or view our courses at: find-teacher-training-courses.service.gov.uk/course/2EL/E... and find-teacher-training-courses.service.gov.uk/course/2EL/2...
April 4, 2025 at 1:22 PM
📝Interested in teacher training with Waterton Trust?
📚Find out more about our 2025 course on our website: watertonacademytrust.org/train-to-teach
🎓Or view our courses at: find-teacher-training-courses.service.gov.uk/course/2EL/E... and find-teacher-training-courses.service.gov.uk/course/2EL/2...
📚Find out more about our 2025 course on our website: watertonacademytrust.org/train-to-teach
🎓Or view our courses at: find-teacher-training-courses.service.gov.uk/course/2EL/E... and find-teacher-training-courses.service.gov.uk/course/2EL/2...
📚Passionate about teaching?
🏫Newstead Academy seeks an inspirational Lead Teacher.
🤝Become a part of our journey!
🔗For more information visit: mynewterm.com/jobs/149725/...
#EducationCareers #TeachingJobs
🏫Newstead Academy seeks an inspirational Lead Teacher.
🤝Become a part of our journey!
🔗For more information visit: mynewterm.com/jobs/149725/...
#EducationCareers #TeachingJobs
April 2, 2025 at 1:01 PM
📚Passionate about teaching?
🏫Newstead Academy seeks an inspirational Lead Teacher.
🤝Become a part of our journey!
🔗For more information visit: mynewterm.com/jobs/149725/...
#EducationCareers #TeachingJobs
🏫Newstead Academy seeks an inspirational Lead Teacher.
🤝Become a part of our journey!
🔗For more information visit: mynewterm.com/jobs/149725/...
#EducationCareers #TeachingJobs
🤝We believe that success is a shared experience. It embodies our commitment to a collaborative and supportive community within and across all our schools. If you are interested in joining this wonderful team, please apply!🎉
🔗To read our full report: kingsmeadowacademy.org/wp-content/u...
🔗To read our full report: kingsmeadowacademy.org/wp-content/u...
March 13, 2025 at 1:00 PM
🤝We believe that success is a shared experience. It embodies our commitment to a collaborative and supportive community within and across all our schools. If you are interested in joining this wonderful team, please apply!🎉
🔗To read our full report: kingsmeadowacademy.org/wp-content/u...
🔗To read our full report: kingsmeadowacademy.org/wp-content/u...
📚King's Meadow Academy are hiring a new Deputy Headteacher
📈This is your opportunity to make a difference
📅Make sure to apply before the closing date next Monday 17th March
🔗For further details regarding this role visit: mynewterm.com/jobs/146034/...
#EducationalLeadership
📈This is your opportunity to make a difference
📅Make sure to apply before the closing date next Monday 17th March
🔗For further details regarding this role visit: mynewterm.com/jobs/146034/...
#EducationalLeadership
March 11, 2025 at 4:04 PM
📚King's Meadow Academy are hiring a new Deputy Headteacher
📈This is your opportunity to make a difference
📅Make sure to apply before the closing date next Monday 17th March
🔗For further details regarding this role visit: mynewterm.com/jobs/146034/...
#EducationalLeadership
📈This is your opportunity to make a difference
📅Make sure to apply before the closing date next Monday 17th March
🔗For further details regarding this role visit: mynewterm.com/jobs/146034/...
#EducationalLeadership
💼Exciting Leadership Opportunity
📢King's Meadow Academy is seeking an inspiring Deputy Headteacher to join our team
💡If you're a passionate leader committed to excellence in education, we want to hear from you!
🗺️Visits from prospective candidates welcome
🔗Apply today: mynewterm.com/jobs/146034/...
📢King's Meadow Academy is seeking an inspiring Deputy Headteacher to join our team
💡If you're a passionate leader committed to excellence in education, we want to hear from you!
🗺️Visits from prospective candidates welcome
🔗Apply today: mynewterm.com/jobs/146034/...
March 4, 2025 at 11:32 AM
💼Exciting Leadership Opportunity
📢King's Meadow Academy is seeking an inspiring Deputy Headteacher to join our team
💡If you're a passionate leader committed to excellence in education, we want to hear from you!
🗺️Visits from prospective candidates welcome
🔗Apply today: mynewterm.com/jobs/146034/...
📢King's Meadow Academy is seeking an inspiring Deputy Headteacher to join our team
💡If you're a passionate leader committed to excellence in education, we want to hear from you!
🗺️Visits from prospective candidates welcome
🔗Apply today: mynewterm.com/jobs/146034/...
A day of Maths Mastery at our Trust wide 'The National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics' implementation inset day at Normanton Junior Academy.
February 14, 2025 at 10:06 AM
A day of Maths Mastery at our Trust wide 'The National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics' implementation inset day at Normanton Junior Academy.
🎇At Waterton during #NationalApprenticeshipWeek we'd like to highlight our Ofsted outstanding apprenticeship programme.
🎓Our mission is to cultivate the next generation of skilled educators and support staff.
🔗You can find out more on website: www.watertonacademytrust.org/apprenticesh... #NAW2025
🎓Our mission is to cultivate the next generation of skilled educators and support staff.
🔗You can find out more on website: www.watertonacademytrust.org/apprenticesh... #NAW2025
February 13, 2025 at 1:04 PM
🎇At Waterton during #NationalApprenticeshipWeek we'd like to highlight our Ofsted outstanding apprenticeship programme.
🎓Our mission is to cultivate the next generation of skilled educators and support staff.
🔗You can find out more on website: www.watertonacademytrust.org/apprenticesh... #NAW2025
🎓Our mission is to cultivate the next generation of skilled educators and support staff.
🔗You can find out more on website: www.watertonacademytrust.org/apprenticesh... #NAW2025
📝Interested in teacher training with Waterton Academy Trust?
📚Find out more about our course on our website: watertonacademytrust.org/train-to-tea...
🎓Or view our courses at: find-teacher-training-courses.service.gov.uk/course/2EL/E... and find-teacher-training-courses.service.gov.uk/course/2EL/2...
📚Find out more about our course on our website: watertonacademytrust.org/train-to-tea...
🎓Or view our courses at: find-teacher-training-courses.service.gov.uk/course/2EL/E... and find-teacher-training-courses.service.gov.uk/course/2EL/2...
February 12, 2025 at 9:30 AM
📝Interested in teacher training with Waterton Academy Trust?
📚Find out more about our course on our website: watertonacademytrust.org/train-to-tea...
🎓Or view our courses at: find-teacher-training-courses.service.gov.uk/course/2EL/E... and find-teacher-training-courses.service.gov.uk/course/2EL/2...
📚Find out more about our course on our website: watertonacademytrust.org/train-to-tea...
🎓Or view our courses at: find-teacher-training-courses.service.gov.uk/course/2EL/E... and find-teacher-training-courses.service.gov.uk/course/2EL/2...
🎉 It's #NationalApprenticeshipWeek, and here at Waterton Academy Trust we want to make it known how proud we are to celebrate the success and dedication of all our Teaching Assistant and Early Years Educator Apprentices, both past and present! 📚 #MakingADifference #NAW2025
February 11, 2025 at 11:55 AM
🎉 It's #NationalApprenticeshipWeek, and here at Waterton Academy Trust we want to make it known how proud we are to celebrate the success and dedication of all our Teaching Assistant and Early Years Educator Apprentices, both past and present! 📚 #MakingADifference #NAW2025
🌍 Normanton Junior Academy are having a fantastic time in Disneyland Paris - the first Waterton school to travel overseas! 💫✈️
February 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM
🌍 Normanton Junior Academy are having a fantastic time in Disneyland Paris - the first Waterton school to travel overseas! 💫✈️
💯 Here are the updated results of both our KS1 and KS2 Waterton League tables.
🏆 The winners at the end of the academic year will be crowned the champions during our awards night on July 10th.
🔗You can follow along on our site: www.watertonacademytrust.org/sports-at-wa...
🏆 The winners at the end of the academic year will be crowned the champions during our awards night on July 10th.
🔗You can follow along on our site: www.watertonacademytrust.org/sports-at-wa...
February 4, 2025 at 8:30 AM
💯 Here are the updated results of both our KS1 and KS2 Waterton League tables.
🏆 The winners at the end of the academic year will be crowned the champions during our awards night on July 10th.
🔗You can follow along on our site: www.watertonacademytrust.org/sports-at-wa...
🏆 The winners at the end of the academic year will be crowned the champions during our awards night on July 10th.
🔗You can follow along on our site: www.watertonacademytrust.org/sports-at-wa...
🎉The final Ofsted report from the inspection of Wrenthorpe Academy has been released, we are delighted to announce they were judged Good for overall effectiveness.🏅
January 27, 2025 at 4:57 PM
🎉The final Ofsted report from the inspection of Wrenthorpe Academy has been released, we are delighted to announce they were judged Good for overall effectiveness.🏅