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The latest news, analysis and case studies on multi-academy trusts, including trust growth, DfE policy and thought leadership from trust leaders
Friday
6th Feb 2026
GLF Schools appoints new CEO from DfE
The 43-school trust will be led by Warwick Sharp, following the resignation of Julian Drinkall last May
Revealed: How much the biggest MATs make from investments
The largest multi-academy trusts are generating millions by investing surplus cash, but sector leader warns this must not replace core funding
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Thursday
29th Jan 2026
£2m donation boosts Lift Schools’ surplus
Lift Schools, the fifth biggest multi-academy trust in England, says it is increasingly looking at income beyond government funding to support its schools
Primary MAT’s finances improve despite school-level deficits
Bath and Wells Diocesan Academies Trust’s latest accounts reveal 10 schools with a combined deficit of £775,000
Trust’s merger masks £1m deficit
The Harbour Schools Partnership publishes its first accounts since it was formed in April 2025 from the merger of Ventrus Multi Academy Trust and Tarka Learning Partnership
Friday
23rd Jan 2026
Leaders suffer ‘disturbing’ mistreatment, support service warns
School leaders are being set ‘undeliverable’ expectations, says Headrest, as it fields a big increase in calls
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The power of local collaboration to boost outcomes
Chair of The Education Exchange West Midlands explains how the collaboration was formed, how it works and, crucially, its impact so far