Matrix Academy Trust has been shortlisted for Trust of the Year in the Tes Schools Awards 2026The winners will be announced at a central London ceremony on 19th June, hosted by comedian Katherine RyanMatrix Academy Trust has been shortlisted for this year’s Tes Schools Awards, which celebrate the [...]
In January 2026, Barr Beacon SCITT became one of the very first School Centred Initial Teacher Training providers to have an Ofsted inspection under the rigorous new framework. The report, which has now been published, highlights the extent to which leaders prioritise the individual trainee experience. Rather [...]
We are thrilled to announce that Matrix Academy Trust has been shortlisted for Trust of the Year at the MAT Excellence awards presented by Optimus Education, celebrating the impact we have on our pupils, staff, and communities. At Matrix Academy Trust, our mission of “Education Without Exception” [...]
Matrix Academy Trust to Continue National SMART Response Programme in 2026Matrix Academy Trust is proud to confirm that throughout 2026 we will continue to share our SMART Response® lockdown resources and training free of charge with schools, trusts, and education professionals across the country.Developed from our lived experience [...]
Smestow Academy Celebrates Rapid Transformation in Latest Ofsted InspectionSmestow Academy is proud to announce the results of its latest Ofsted inspection, which highlights a remarkable turnaround for the school since joining Matrix Academy Trust in January 2023. Previously graded as 'Inadequate' prior to joining the Trust, the academy [...]
At the end of the first term, we proudly hosted our fourth annual Matrix Academy Trust Day, bringing together more than 960 members of staff from across our family of schools. This was a particularly special milestone for Elmwood School, who joined us for their very first [...]
