MAT Tracker

A tool tracking the growth of multi-academy trusts in England – with deep-dive analysis of MAT data and essential guides to key aspects of the trust system

Friday

28th Nov 2025

How we built a successful CEO-chair dynamic from day one
A multi-academy trust chief and its chair of trustees explain how they addressed working together to ensure alignment in direction, but also the space to challenge and think
Synchronised swimmers

Monday

24th Nov 2025

EMET appoints Paul Smith as new chief executive
The Northern Schools Trust chief education officer says he is excited to create ‘world-class’ opportunities for pupils and staff when he takes up the post
EMET appoints Paul Smith as new chief executive

Friday

7th Nov 2025

What will push the last single-academy trusts to merge?
Nearly 850 single-academy trusts remain, including some of the highest performing schools in England. Labour wants them to join multi-academy trusts, but persuading them won’t be easy, finds Jabed Ahmed
The number of single-academy trusts is in decline after government efforts to promote groups of schools

Wednesday

5th Nov 2025

Why this curriculum review is a rare thing the sector should savour
After years of policy turbulence, we finally have an evidence-based blueprint for change that trusts teachers as the experts, writes MAT chief executive Dan Morrow
Man holding up paper

Tuesday

4th Nov 2025

Unity Schools Partnership appoints CEO to replace Coulson
Dominic Norrish, previously COO of United Learning, will take up the role following Tim Coulson’s departure to become director general of the DfE’s regions group
Dominic-Norrish

Thursday

16th Oct 2025

Most MATs expect an in-year deficit this year
Analysis of multi-academy trust finances warns of a ‘sharp deterioration’ since last year and ‘growing pressures’
More than half of MATs expect in-year deficits next year
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Tuesday

14th Oct 2025

GLF Schools announces new chief education officer
Phil Humphreys takes on role at 43-school trust having previously been director of education for Lift Schools
Phil humphreys

Friday

10th Oct 2025

Trust CEO median pay rises 4 per cent in a year
Pay for academy trust chief executives has risen in line with teacher awards, CST survey shows, but remains below the top rate for maintained-school heads
Trust CEO median pay rises 4 per cent to £149,790

Friday

3rd Oct 2025

MAT Tracker: mapping the country’s multi-academy trusts
Where are MATs located and how many schools do they run? Use our interactive map to find out
Mat Tracker map pin

Thursday

2nd Oct 2025

MATs worried about ‘accelerating decay’ of school estates
A new report from the Queen Street Group reveals the issues occupying the minds of multi-academy trust bosses – including the need to invest in better school site security
MATs boosting security measures despite ‘decay’ of school estates

Thursday

18th Sep 2025

Most MATs looking at teaching staff cuts
Majority of trusts are considering reducing teacher numbers and teaching assistant hours in response to budget pressures, CST research shows
Box of belongings from job loss

Wednesday

3rd Sep 2025

Ark Schools and Pontefract Academies Trust reveal merger plan
Pontefract is described as ‘the founding base of a new northern hub for Ark’, with merger due to take place next September
Jigsaw pieces