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
7th Feb 2025
Primary-based MAT’s reserves plummet into deficit
The Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust says its situation reflects ‘the imbalance between primary and secondary funding’
MAT Tracker regional deep dive: Yorkshire and the Humber
91¶¶Òõ examines the outlook for the academies sector in Yorkshire and the Humber, as part of our MAT Tracker series delving into regional movements and trends
Friday
24th Jan 2025
Should leaders run two academy trusts at once?
91¶¶Òõ has identified 14 chief executives leading two trusts simultaneously, sometimes pre-merger. So, what are the risks – and benefits – of this?
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MAT makes £1.2m from ‘credit sweeping’
Northern Education Trust’s approach shows MATs with big cash balances are ‘becoming more creative’ with finances, says expert
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Regional board highlights: November 2024
Your essential guide to the key regional advisory board decisions in November 2024 across the country
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
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