Victoria Academy’s Aspirational Ofsted Report

We are all celebrating the positive outcome of the most recent Ofsted inspection at Victoria Primary Academy, which confirmed it as a ‘good’ school as an overall judgement and in all aspects of its work. The report, published by Ofsted last month, is the academy’s third inspection since joining our Trust in 2014. Ofsted inspectors,…

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A ‘Good’ Ofsted Report for Ecton Village Primary Academy!

Staff and children at Ecton Village Primary Academy have been celebrating the positive outcome of the school’s most recent Ofsted inspection which confirmed it as a ‘good’ school. The report, published by Ofsted this week, is the academy’s second inspection since joining our Trust in 2016, with the outcome of each inspection resulting in a…

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HAT Long Service Awards

Our third annual Long Service Awards took place on Tuesday 11th July 2023 celebrating staff who have worked in the Trust, sometimes in several roles, over many years. Long Service matters to the families we serve and for our colleagues own progression and we recognise the dedication it takes. Congratulations to all! Thanks to our…

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Coronation Celebrations!

The coronation of King Charles III was a wonderful occasion and we at Hatton Academies Trust are delighted to welcome a new King.  It has been wonderful to see this historic event celebrated as part of our curriculum this week for all of our pupils. Rob Hardcastle CEO    

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Oakway Academy celebrate ‘GOOD’ Ofsted Report!

The Trust are proud to announce that Oakway Academy have achieved the school’s best ever Ofsted rating in 20 years, as a recent inspection confirmed it as a ‘good’ school.  The report, published by Ofsted in February 2023, is the academy’s third inspection since joining Hatton Academies Trust in 2014, with the outcome of each…

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Fabulous Outdoor Learning Space for Oakway Academy!

Our pupils at Oakway Academy have been making the most of their new £25,000 early years outdoor learning space. The new facility boasts large climbing apparatus, an outdoor play kitchen, role play den, sand and gravel pit, planting spaces, water wall and a road track for balance bikes.  Built by the team at Creative Play,…

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Our Parent Forum

Thank you to all who attended our growing Parent Forum. Parents, Principals, Directors and Trust colleagues met on 29th September 2022 and discussed a variety of issues including communication, uniform and ways the forum has had an impact across the academies. Our next meeting takes place in January 2023 – you can get more details…

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Heatwave Guidance

We have a Met Office Red Warning alert issued on 15th July 2022 for extremely hot weather on 18th and 19th July 2022. More guidance regarding this warning can be found here. Please ensure you read, understand and follow the guidance set out below, including the simple risk assessment. As per DfE guidelines issued on…

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Sir Christopher Hatton Academy achieve ACE Kitemark!

Congratulations to Sir Christopher Hatton Academy on achieving the ACE Character Kitemark in recognition of their outstanding commitment to and to creating a culture where everyone can truly flourish. Character Education awards four kitemarks which provide recognition for outstanding character education delivered by schools, colleges and organisations. The awards recognise character education that is delivered…

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HAT Annual Fun Run!

Students and staff from our Trust academies joined forces on Friday 8th July to have fun and fundraise for charity at our Annual Fun Run event. Hundreds of students from Sir Christopher Hatton Academy, Oakway Academy, Victoria Primary Academy and Ecton Village Primary Academy limbered up with a warm-up led by students before setting off…

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