Pupils take selfies with Sir Ian McKellen

A renowned star of the stage and screen met students during a visit to recognise their school’s work in addressing the needs of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community. As the country’s first gold award winning school, Sir Christopher Hatton Academy in Wellingborough was delighted to welcome Sir Ian McKellen, Stonewall ambassador and…

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Oakway Academy joins the HAT family

Oakway Academy in Wellingborough has joined the Hatton Academies Trust. Victoria Bishop, the trust’s executive principal, said: “We are very proud that the consistent high performance and outstanding leadership capacity of Hatton Academies Trust has enabled us to build our family of schools within the community.” Mark Currell, the trust’s head of primary education, said:…

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Academy takes Wellingborough primary school under its wing

Two schools have teamed up to work together and improve the opportunities available to their pupils. The new year has seen the start of a new era for Sir Christopher Hatton Academy in Wellingborough, which has formed a multi-academy trust (MAT). As the Hatton Academies Trust, it will be working with Victoria Primary Academy, formerly…

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