• Rob Marsh –Executive Principal

• Kat Cafferky –Principal Designate

Welcome

The Application

• Leeds Local Authority driven and funded through presumption route

• Shortage of secondary school places identified in East of the city by the LA

• Schools invited to compete to sponsor the new free school

• LA procured site and contractor, significant progress made before successful MAT chosen

• MAT fully involved in all stages of the build/process to secure 2021 opening of Trinity Academy Leeds

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

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

The Site

• Torre Road, Burmantofts• Secured by the LA based on location, availability, accessibility, deliverability

and affordability• Size of site suitable for a large secondary school with sports facilities• Location relevant to basic need and new housing developments• Traffic and travel is part of the planning application process. • Brand new facilities designed in collaboration with the MAT to deliver an

ambitious education plan

The Site

Vision for the School

• Strong academic outcomes

• Enriching, empowering experiences

• Broad and balanced curriculum with strong Arts focus

• Inclusive and responsive

• Core Values – Empathy, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility

‘Reach Higher, See Further, Shine Brighter’

Our curriculum

• Broad and balanced with a specialism in the Arts• Key focus on literacy – catch up and ambition• Quality of teaching is priority, evidenced by outcomes• Nurture pathway and SEND support – track record of success• ASC Unit – bespoke provision to support individual needs• 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

• 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…

“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

Community engagement

• Making partnerships in the community –local hubs, community centres, charities and food banks, business and voluntary group

• Student projects focussed on community regeneration

• Facilities open for community use (including all weather 3G pitch)

• Parental engagement high priority• Section 10 and social media

Admissions & Catchment

• Fully inclusive • 240 students Year 7• 30 place ASC provision• Adopting Leeds admissions model

– SEND, LAC, Distance from school• Giving local children a local choice

Any questions?