Why We Are Launching the Free SMART Response Toolkit to Tackle School Lockdowns? As the school lockdown crisis deepens across the UK, we have decided to share our complete toolkit freely with the sector to help address the issue directly. Just days into the autumn term, schools [...]
Our schools with Sixth Forms are celebrating excellent results, with our students progressing to wonderful destinations. This year, we even have two students from two different Matrix schools going on to study the same course at the University of Oxford!These outcomes reflect the tremendous hard work, commitment and [...]
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 [...]
