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• Friday 18 September 2026 Carrwood Primary commended by Ofsted for being “a calm oasis” where pupils thrive. Carrwood Primary School has been recognised by Ofsted for the strength of its pastoral care and pupils' personal development and wellbeing, following the school's first full inspection since joining Leading Learners Multi Academy Trust in July 2023. Inspectors judged personal development and wellbeing to be a strong standard, meaning leaders are working well above the standard expected of them. Curriculum and teaching, early years, inclusion, and leadership and governance were all judged to meet the expected standard. Safeguarding standards were also met. Nicola Malt, Headteacher at Carrwood Primary School, said: “We are incredibly proud that inspectors recognised the strength of our pastoral care and the nurturing environment we have built for our pupils and their families.
• Monday 14 September 2026 “Pupils thrive” at Mendell Primary School says Ofsted Mendell Primary School, part of Leading Learners Multi Academy Trust, has received a positive Ofsted report following its latest inspection, with inspectors praising pupils’ “enthusiasm and curiosity” in a school “at the heart of its community”. The school was judged to have achieved the expected standard across all areas of inspection, and safeguarding standards all met.  Pupil behaviour was praised and given credit for a welcoming atmosphere across the school, where the children were “treating others with kindness and respect.” The school’s early years provision was spotlighted for giving children a positive and enthusiastic start, and inspectors highlighted the strong, inclusive culture across the school in which staff know pupils well and quickly put the right support in place when needed.
• Sunday 8 June 2025 Climate Change with VR In the lead-up of World Environment Day, pupils at Overchurch Junior School experienced the dangers of climate change vividly through a unique virtual reality (VR) experience.
• Thursday 15 May 2025 Worth Valley Primary School on the Road to Outstanding Worth Valley Primary School is celebrating a highly positive Ofsted report following a Section 8 inspection in April.
• Thursday 3 April 2025 Tyldesley is officially an ADHD Friendly School Tyldesley Primary School has been officially accredited as an ADHD Friendly School by the ADHD Foundation.
• Wednesday 26 March 2025 ‘Proud to Be Our Best’ – Reevy Hill Primary School Praised by Ofsted Staff and pupils at Reevy Hill Primary School are celebrating after a glowing Ofsted report recognised the school’s continued commitment to improvement and dedication to its community.
• Friday 21 March 2025 World Poetry Day 2025 March was full of literary fun, with not only World Book Day but World Poetry Day too on 21st March!
• Monday 3 March 2025 Community Trust of the Year shortlisting at the MAT Excellence Awards The Leading Learners team is thrilled to be shortlisted for the Community Trust of the Year category at the prestigious MAT Excellence Awards!
• Tuesday 25 February 2025 Young Voices The choir at Reevy Hill Primary School joined thousands of children in Manchester for Young Voices 2025 concert at the Co-Op Live Arena.
• Tuesday 4 February 2025 Victory Against the Tech Giant Justin Cowley, Deputy Headteacher at Mendell Primary School, has successfully led a campaign to remove outdated Google school ratings.
• Tuesday 21 January 2025 Positive Ofsted Inspection at Tyldesley Primary School Tyldesley Primary School is celebrating a highly positive Ofsted inspection that highlights how ‘pupils thrive at this friendly and welcoming school.’
• Sunday 9 July 2023 Health Minds Award Pupils and staff at Reevy Hill Primary School were delighted to receive the Bradford Healthy Minds Chartermark Silver Award, in recognition of the school’s commitment to promoting positive mental health and well-being within its community.
• Tuesday 4 July 2023 First Trust debating competition Pupils from across the Leading Learners family took part in the very firstLeading Learners Debating Competition.
• Sunday 2 July 2023 Green fingers celebrated at Reevy Hill The Gardening Team at Reevy Hill Primary School has been recognised with the highest accolade from The Royal Horticultural Society - the Level 5 Award.
• Thursday 30 March 2023 World Book Day 2023 Arguably the biggest event in every school’s calendar - World Book Day - was celebrated in style this year across the Leading Learners family.
• Thursday 30 March 2023 Young Voices 2023 The largest children’s choir in the world, Young Voices, had its numbers increased even further with the addition of ‘The Woodside Choir’, made up of children from Years 4, 5 and 6 at Woodside Academy.
• Monday 5 December 2022 Communication friendly accreditation Worth Valley Primary School is pleased to announce it is officially a Communication Friendly School for ages 2-4.
• Monday 28 November 2022 Gold medal success for brilliant pupil Asa Adams, a Year 6 pupil from Woodside Academy, is celebrating a triple gold medal win at a boxing tournament in Norway.