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

Monday

20th Jan 2025

Biggest primary trust posts £1.1m deficit
REAch2, which runs 62 primary schools, also highlights a rise in ‘high-level’ behaviour incidents – including staff injuries – in its latest financial accounts
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Expansion of major MAT referred to ministers
Plans for Delta Academies Trust to take on six schools run by a coastal trust have been sent to the education secretary for a decision
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Friday

17th Jan 2025

Rob Haring to step down as CEO of Westcountry Schools Trust
Having led the 31-school trust since its inception in 2011, Rob Haring will retire at the end of December
Rob Haring to step down as CEO of Westcountry Schools Trust
MAT Tracker regional deep dive: South West
Tes examines the outlook for the academies sector in the South West, as part of our MAT Tracker series delving into regional movements and trends
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Monday

13th Jan 2025

Dixons Academies Trust plans ‘significant’ growth
The trust has also spent more than £500,000 on improving central function efficiencies in a move it says will save £3.4 million, its accounts show
Dandelion expanding

Tuesday

31st Dec 2024

How growing trusts are approaching rebrands
Rebrands of multi-academy trusts are becoming more common amid growth and consolidation in the sector. Ellen Peirson-Hagger speaks to MAT leaders to find out how they have tackled theirs
How growing trusts are approaching rebrands

Monday

30th Dec 2024

Could a ‘Tinder for trusts’ help match MATs and schools?
Currently, there are no easy mechanisms to find trusts looking for another partner – but a new, dating app-like system could transform the process, says this headteacher
Could a ‘Tinder for trusts’ help match MATs and schools?

Friday

20th Dec 2024

Regional board highlights: October 2024
Your essential guide to the key regional advisory board decisions in October 2024 across the country
MAT Tracker regional board minutes October 2024

Friday

6th Dec 2024

MAT Tracker regional deep dive: West Midlands
Tes examines the outlook for the academies sector in the West Midlands, as part of our MAT Tracker series delving into regional movements and trends
Mat tracker

Friday

29th Nov 2024

Plans for new MATs risk ‘collapse’ after grant cut
MAT plans that have been months or years in the making could be thrown into turmoil by the withdrawal of a ‘vital’ fund, warn leaders
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Exclusive

Friday

25th Oct 2024

MAT Tracker regional deep dive: North East of England
Tes examines the outlook for the academies sector in the North East of England, as part of our MAT Tracker series delving into regional movements and trends
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Thursday

17th Oct 2024

The ‘mature MAT’ era has arrived - here’s where it goes next
A new National Governance Association report outlines why the multi-academy trust movement is ready to evolve again
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