BUILDING EXEMPLARY SCHOOLS,
who firmly believe that every child deserves the very best educational experience
WHO ARE WE – OUR STORY
Catalyst Academies Trust is an innovative, charitable organisation, who set out to widen access to outstanding educational provision. This is achieved by supporting and empowering teachers and leaders in schools and academies, to develop outstanding teaching and improve outcomes for all, regardless of starting point. We strive to improve the opportunities and provision both within and beyond our trust.
The Trust was established by Dilkes Academy, an outstanding, successful primary school in Thurrock in December 2012. Shortly afterwards, in April 2013, Benyon Primary School and Quarry Hill Academy became part of the Trust. The level of expertise and support that the Trust was able to quickly provide, meant that both schools rapidly moved from inadequate to good and requires improvement to outstanding Ofsted judgements within their first two years as part of Catalyst Academies Trust.
In 2017 Somers Heath Primary School joined Catalyst, raising Trust capacity and providing high quality learning opportunities for pupils and staff. More recently Aveley Primary school joined, building capacity further; sharing the same aspirations and values to which all trust schools Catalystsubscribe.Academies
We are incredibly proud of our community, our drive and determination to provide the very best educational experience and has led to us being in the top 10 performing trusts for over 6 years.
‘I lead subjects, mentor ECTs/students and lead a year group, all of which have been possible through the support, mentoring and coaching I have received from colleagues across the Trust.’ (Staff)
Trust are incredibly proud of our staff and our collaborative network of schools. We look forward to growing further in the primary sector and building partnerships in the secondary sector to provide a true all-through educational experience.
OUR VISION
Our collaborative family of academies will provide the absolute best educational experience for all. High quality working relationships will promote and instil a lifelong love of learning. We will ensure that every pupil has the tools to succeed in life and is exposed to the variety of opportunities and experiences that they need to thrive. Through high expectations, high quality teaching, nurture and support we will ensure that pupils make the outstanding progress they need to achieve their true potential.
‘I joined Catalyst in 2018 as a Maths Lead but have also had opportunities to lead and support across the Trust. I’ve been trained as an SLE in mathematics and this year, I became an Assistant Headteacher. The opportunities that the Trust provide gives valuable insight in developing others through collective responsibility.’ (Staff)
‘Catalyst value career progression and have supported me from trainee teacher to become a middle leader through excellent mentoring and opportunities.’CPD(Staff)
• build high quality working relationships to instil a lifelong love of learning
• ensure that high expectations and quality teaching leads to outstanding progress and high achievement across the curriculum
• develop the system leaders of the future through the provision of outstanding CPD and plentiful opportunities to lead across the Trust. In this way, our group of academies will together transform educational opportunities for all pupils and ensure that many more will have access to a high-quality provision
OUR MISSION
‘I began my role in 2018 as a salaried student with limited experience in a school, however the Trust have been nothing but amazing at guiding and supporting me into becoming the best practitioner that I can be. Since my training year, the Trust are incredible at providing opportunities to support my progression and career path including becoming a subject lead, mentor a trainee student and now becoming a lead teacher.’ (Staff)
• ensure that every pupil is exposed to the variety of opportunities and experiences they need to thrive
• provide the very best educational experience for all through our collaborative culture and action research based approach to school improvement
Our collaborative family of academies will:
• develop confident, caring, global citizens using skilled practitioners and a curriculum that is tailored to the needs of our learners
• be nurtured and empowered to share expertise, best practice and have the professional courage to explore possibilities
‘There is a culture within the Trust that inspires staff to strive for continuous professional and personal development through the realisation of potential. No one stands still and there is always a new challenge to rise to across all levels within the Trust.’ (Staff)
• provide the quality learning environments that all stakeholders deserve
• develop a strategy that will ensure the sustainability of its outstanding provision as the Trust grows
‘The benefits of working within the Catalyst Academies Trust goes far beyond simply sharing resources with other teachers. With the ethos deeply embedding partnership, collaboration, support and development, the teaching experience is truly enriched for both staff and pupils.’ (Staff)
As a MAT we help each school to maintain its identity whilst ensuring that all pupils have acquired the core skills to succeed.
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‘Being part of Catalyst Academies Trust means working closely and in unison with the other schools, or as we call them ‘partner schools’. You may wonder how this close professional partnership is even possible with the busy schedules that teachers have. Our Trust wide ‘Two heads are better than one’ approach helps to generate ideas, disseminate expertise and provide the very best enriching provision for all.’ (Staff)
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Initially we focus on the 8 key areas: Building high quality relationships with all stakeholders Developing Growth Mindsets and positive learning behaviours Promoting high standards and expectations across the curriculum Cultivate high impact research informed teaching Accurate & effective use of assessment for learning Form effective partnerships with parents and carers Building high quality learning environments Developing high quality leadership at all levels
OUR APPROACH
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Email:www.quarryhillacademy.org.ukadmin.qha@catrust.org.uk
Email:www.aveleyprimary.org.ukinfo.aps@catrust.org.uk
Bradleigh Avenue, Grays, Essex, RM17 5UT
Somers Heath Primary School
Tel: 01708 853397
Email: www.benyonprimaryschool.org.ukadmin.bps@catrust.org.uk
Tel: 01708 853200
Stifford Road, Aveley, South Ockendon, Essex, RM15 4AA
Quarry Hill Academy
Email:www.dilkesacademy.org.ukadmin.da@catrust.org.uk
Benyon Primary School
Garron Lane, South Ockendon, Essex, RM15 5JQ
Email:www.somersheathprimary.org.ukadmin.SHPS@catrust.org.uk
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Aveley Primary School
Tel: 01375 373729
Dilkes Academy
Tyssen Place, West Road, South Ockendon, Essex, RM15 6PG
Foyle Drive, South Ockendon, Essex, RM15 5LX