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We believe that all students have the ability to reach their potential, that our academies exist to shape the life chances of all our students and that the best way to prepare individuals for the future is through ‘Leadership’.

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We are a family of non-selective state schools serving children primarily across the Northwest of England.

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Duke of Edinburgh Participation

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Schools Supported by our EdTech Team

2022

Awarded Lead MAT Status for Behaviour Hubs

PrincipalUmar Hussain

My journey at Great Schools Trust started in the classroom as a trainee maths teacher. I had worked in schools for ten years before starting my teacher training programme. The excellent support and training I received made me the teacher I am today.

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Vice Principal – Head of CultureSophie Graham

I joined Great Schools Trust in 2014 as a newly qualified teacher after being blown-away by the Trust’s specialism. I have always been passionate about character and leadership development and the important part that it plays in a student’s education.

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Founding PrincipalDavid Crosby

I have been able to progress through my career because of the expert support I have received and the trust shown in me by Great Schools Trust. It is a privilege to work for an organisation that values leadership and supports staff at all levels to achieve their potential.

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Latest News from GST

21st Oct 2024

Great Schools Trust Recognised as One of Top 10 Performers for Edurio Trust Value Award

19th Sep 2024

Great Schools Trust one of 23 MATs leading the way with pathfinding Artificial Intelligence report

1st Aug 2024

Race to the Line

19th Jun 2024

Inspirational languages teacher wins prestigious national award

@GSTSchools - 28th Mar 2024

Our Early Bird tickets have now gone live for our Artificial Intelligence (AI) event on Saturday 16th November. #AI #AIEvent #AIinEducation #GST #GreatSchoolsTrust #CredoAIhttps://t.co/Bc6eqqgYzb

@GSTSchools - 21st Mar 2024

A wonderful community event at @kings_liverpool this evening. https://t.co/HVxmuBkXxw

@GSTSchools - 6th Mar 2024

We are seeking to appoint a new Director of Governance & Compliance at the Great Schools Trust.To find out more about this vital role within our organisation, please visit: https://t.co/Gqhb91teem #Governance #Compliance #Vacancy #JoinOurTeam #Trustees https://t.co/oipwnB8XsL

@GSTSchools - 6th Mar 2024

Girls from @KingsWoolston were invited along to @bbcstudios at Salford Quays on Tuesday to discuss the lack of understanding & inequities for girls in sport- especially kit.Whilst there they had the opportunity to meet Olympian @SamanthaQuek & BBC Breakfast host @sallynugent pic.twitter.com/bhi2zRwpcc

@GSTSchools - 3rd Mar 2024

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@GSTSchools - 3rd Mar 2024

It was great to have Jason Ramasami join us @researchEDWarr at @KingsWoolston yesterday to capture sessions in the main hall throughout the day in ‘sketch note’ format. Each one serves as a great reminder of the key points of the session.#SketchNotes #rEDWarr2024 pic.twitter.com/lOXDxSfMz6

A WARM WELCOME TO GREAT SCHOOLS TRUST Credimus We Believe

JOIN OUR TRUST

WORK FOR OUR TRUST

TRAIN WITH OUR TRUST

ACCESS TRUST SUPPORT

Explore Our SCHOOLS

English Baccalaureate (EBacc) Entry

Duke of Edinburgh Participation

Schools Supported by our EdTech Team

Awarded Lead MAT Status for Behaviour Hubs

PrincipalUmar Hussain

Vice Principal – Head of CultureSophie Graham

Founding PrincipalDavid Crosby

Latest News from GST

Great Schools Trust Recognised as One of Top 10 Performers for Edurio Trust Value Award

Great Schools Trust one of 23 MATs leading the way with pathfinding Artificial Intelligence report

Race to the Line

Inspirational languages teacher wins prestigious national award

Our Early Bird tickets have now gone live for our Artificial Intelligence (AI) event on Saturday 16th November. #AI #AIEvent #AIinEducation #GST #GreatSchoolsTrust #CredoAIhttps://t.co/Bc6eqqgYzb

A wonderful community event at @kings_liverpool this evening. https://t.co/HVxmuBkXxw

We are seeking to appoint a new Director of Governance & Compliance at the Great Schools Trust.To find out more about this vital role within our organisation, please visit: https://t.co/Gqhb91teem #Governance #Compliance #Vacancy #JoinOurTeam #Trustees https://t.co/oipwnB8XsL

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It was great to have Jason Ramasami join us @researchEDWarr at @KingsWoolston yesterday to capture sessions in the main hall throughout the day in ‘sketch note’ format. Each one serves as a great reminder of the key points of the session.#SketchNotes #rEDWarr2024 pic.twitter.com/lOXDxSfMz6

An awesome day of ideas and networking yesterday Our schedule had the following on offerPrimary specialistsSecondary specialistsMiddle leadersSenior leadersTrust leaders CEOsEducation specialists and leadersCovering a wide range of topics in education pic.twitter.com/zy29KM9ae0

An awesome day of ideas and networking yesterday Our schedule had the following on offerPrimary specialistsSecondary specialistsMiddle leadersSenior leadersTrust leaders CEOsEducation specialists and leadersCovering a wide range of topics in education pic.twitter.com/zy29KM9ae0

‍Hands up if you joined our CEO @ShaneIerston and Director of Education @KSharpKLA for their session ‘Culture is a school’s immune system’ at today’s @researchEDWarr conference. pic.twitter.com/iTC25Touli

The next visual sketch for @KateJones_teach session @tombennett71 #rEDWarr2024 pic.twitter.com/qghjycnnOS

The next visual sketch for @KateJones_teach session @tombennett71 #rEDWarr2024 pic.twitter.com/qghjycnnOS

What a line up of speakers from Great Schools Trust for today’s researchED conference. #rEDWarr2024 #WeAreKings #GreatSchoolsTrust #Speakers @PrincipalBarker @KSharpKLA @ShaneIerston @DrAndrewReay @EducatingAvril @researchEDWarr @researchEdhome pic.twitter.com/R8rEU4qH43

I’m there. Great opening comments from John Murphy. https://t.co/WJquM0EDDA

I’m there. Great opening comments from John Murphy. https://t.co/WJquM0EDDA

Standing room only for @teachals at @researchEDWarr! @AcademyTrust @ATTInstitute pic.twitter.com/aNH7kfPvtb

Standing room only for @teachals at @researchEDWarr! @AcademyTrust @ATTInstitute pic.twitter.com/aNH7kfPvtb

Standing room only with @teachals talking about high participation and high challenge in the classroom. A great presentation and lots to keep using and new things to embed going forward. @researchEDWarr pic.twitter.com/3797fVa7PS

Standing room only with @teachals talking about high participation and high challenge in the classroom. A great presentation and lots to keep using and new things to embed going forward. @researchEDWarr pic.twitter.com/3797fVa7PS

Absolutely loved @FunkyPedagogy “When Teaching and Learning Goes Wrong” which included many powerful reflections on leading Learning and Teaching in a school. Lots to consider and highly inspirational - thank you #rEDWarr2024 @researchEDWarr @StAndrewsCLPL pic.twitter.com/k1vfC3XLp5

Absolutely loved @FunkyPedagogy “When Teaching and Learning Goes Wrong” which included many powerful reflections on leading Learning and Teaching in a school. Lots to consider and highly inspirational - thank you #rEDWarr2024 @researchEDWarr @StAndrewsCLPL pic.twitter.com/k1vfC3XLp5

Great session from @MorgsEd exploring challenge in learning @researchEDWarr #researchEDWarr2024 pic.twitter.com/DCEH6yuQup

Great session from @MorgsEd exploring challenge in learning @researchEDWarr #researchEDWarr2024 pic.twitter.com/DCEH6yuQup

A full house for @MissKAllen89 at @researchEDWarr. A brilliantly forensic look at spontaneous and procedural live modelling in the classroom. Great stuff. #researchEDWarr2024 pic.twitter.com/b0fIkjdJp6

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