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Exceed Academies Trust Strengthens Its Commitment to Staff Safety by Signing UNISON’s Violence at Work Charter

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 13:28:36 GMT

Exceed Academies Trust has formally reinforced its commitment to creating safe, respectful and supportive working environments for all colleagues by signing UNISON’s Violence at Work Charter. The signing took place during a visit from UNISON representatives, marking a significant milestone in the Trust’s ongoing work to protect staff from abuse, aggression and assault.

Celebrating National School Governors’ Awareness Day

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 13:06:41 GMT

Today, Exceed Academies Trust is proud to celebrate National School Governors’ Awareness Day, an annual moment to recognise the remarkable contribution of those who serve within governance across our Trust.

Season’s Greetings from Exceed Academies Trust

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 18:23:45 GMT

As we enter the festive season and the end of another busy term, we would like to take a moment to thank everyone across Exceed Academies Trust for their continued commitment, hard work and support.

Appleton Academy’s new mobile phone policy transforms school atmosphere

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 09:19:53 GMT

A calmer, happier school environment

Join Us: Governance Recruitment Opportunities

Fri, 5 Sep 2025 11:30:47 GMT

Exceed Academies Trust is seeking volunteers to join our Trust Board and Local Advisory Boards, helping to ensure strong governance and championing equity, excellence, and inclusion across our schools.

Bowling Park Primary School Praised for High Standards and Aspirational Environment

Fri, 5 Sep 2025 10:55:21 GMT

Bowling Park Primary School has been commended by Ofsted for its high standards, inclusive values, and aspirational culture, following an inspection on 24–25 June 2025.

Celebrating GCSE Results 2025 Across the Trust

Fri, 5 Sep 2025 10:52:25 GMT

Exceed Academies Trust is proud to celebrate the achievements of our Class of 2025, who received their GCSE results today, marking the culmination of years of commitment, determination, and hard work.

Exceed Academies Trust Hosts Groundbreaking AI in Education Conference

Fri, 5 Sep 2025 10:40:58 GMT

Exceed Academies Trust, in partnership with TransforMATive, proudly hosted its first AI in Education Conference at the University of Leeds on 28 February 2025, with a follow-up sold-out event on 23 June 2025 due to overwhelming demand.

Cityview: Bradford AP Academy Opens New Site

Fri, 5 Sep 2025 10:35:16 GMT

Exceed Academies Trust is proud to announce the opening of ‘Cityview’, a new alternative provision site operated by Bradford AP Academy expanding their support for pupils who have been permanently excluded or are at risk of exclusion.

Rapid Improvement at Baildon Glen Recognised by Ofsted

Fri, 5 Sep 2025 10:46:34 GMT

Baildon Glen Primary School has been praised by Ofsted for its rapid improvement since joining Exceed Academies Trust, with inspectors recognising decisive leadership, an ambitious curriculum, and a stronger culture of safeguarding and inclusion.

Appleton Academy Named Secondary School of the Year

Fri, 5 Sep 2025 10:25:37 GMT

Exceed Academies Trust is thrilled to congratulate Appleton Academy, which has been named Secondary School of the Year 2025 at the Telegraph & Argus Education Awards, beating strong competition from across the district.

Harden Primary School Celebrated in Ofsted Report

Fri, 5 Sep 2025 10:16:46 GMT

Exceed Academies Trust is delighted to share the positive outcomes of Harden Primary School’s recent Ofsted inspection, which took place at the beginning of March 2025.

Exceed Recognised as a Valued Worker Employer

Fri, 5 Sep 2025 10:31:13 GMT

Exceed Academies Trust is proud to have been formally recognised by colleagues at NASUWT, GMB, UNISON, and Unite as a Valued Worker Employer, reflecting our strong commitment to fairness, equity, and dignity in the workplace.

Ofsted Praises Horton Grange as ‘Caring and Inclusive’

Fri, 5 Sep 2025 10:12:35 GMT

Horton Grange Primary School has been praised by Ofsted for its caring and inclusive ethos, following an inspection in September.

Holybrook Primary School - Inadequate to Outstanding

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 09:18:02 GMT

Holybrook Primary School in Bradford has achieved Ofsted’s highest rating of Outstanding in all areas following a recent inspection on the 5^th and 6^th of April.