Consilium Academies
Formation | March 2015 |
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Founded at | Eccles, Greater Manchester, England |
Type | Multi-academy trust |
Registration no. | 09495671[1] |
Legal status | Private limited company[2] |
Purpose | Operate and support schools in England |
Headquarters | Floor 5, 1 City Approach, Albert Street, Eccles, Manchester, England |
Location |
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Area served | England |
Services | Education management and support |
Methods | School improvement, educational leadership |
Fields | Education |
Key people | Dave Clayton (Chief Executive Officer)[3] |
Website | www |
Consilium Academies is a multi-academy trust (MAT) established in March 2015. It operates as a private limited company by guarantee without share capital.[4] The trust is headquartered at Floor 5, 1 City Approach, Albert Street, Eccles, Manchester, England.
As of 2025, the trust operates eight academies across three regional hubs: Salford, South Yorkshire, and the North East of England.[5]
Awards and Recognition
[edit]In December 2022, Consilium Academies was named Multi-Academy Trust of the Year at The National Schools Awards, held at the House of Lords.[6]
In March 2025, the trust received the Innovative Trust of the Year award for its work on digital transformation across its schools.[7]
Member Academies
[edit]The schools operated by the trust as of 2025 are:
- Armthorpe Academy – Doncaster, South Yorkshire
- Ellesmere Park High School – Eccles, Salford
- Moorside High School, Swinton – Swinton, Salford
- Heworth Grange School – Felling, Gateshead
- Thornhill Academy – Sunderland
- Washington Academy – Washington, Tyne and Wear
- Wyvern Academy – Darlington
- Consilium Evolve – Sunderland (Alternative Provision)[8]
Ofsted Ratings
[edit]Several schools within Consilium Academies have shown notable improvement according to Ofsted:
- Ellesmere Park High School – Rated Good in July 2023.[9]
- Thornhill Academy – Rated Good in May 2024.[10]
- Wyvern Academy – Rated Good in June 2023.[11]
- Moorside High School – Rated Good in March 2022.[12]
- Washington Academy – Rated Requires Improvement in March 2024.[13]
- Armthorpe Academy – Rated Requires Improvement in April 2024.[14]
- Heworth Grange School – Awaiting full inspection following conversion.[15]
- Consilium Evolve – Inspected as alternative provision in September 2023.[16]
Educational Initiatives
[edit]The trust has introduced several initiatives to improve education:
- Consilium Evolve, an alternative provision academy in Sunderland, supports secondary-age students experiencing emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), aiming to re-engage students with learning in a supportive environment.[17]
- Life Lessons Program, a bespoke RSHE curriculum, has been implemented across all Consilium schools to strengthen pupil welfare, behaviour, and attendance.[18]
Strategy
[edit]Consilium Academies aims to achieve excellence and equity with integrity, focusing on high standards in curriculum design, teaching, and leadership, while supporting staff development and fostering a collaborative culture across its academies.[19]
References
[edit]- ^ "CONSILIUM ACADEMIES overview - Find and update company information - GOV.UK". Companies House. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
- ^ "CONSILIUM ACADEMIES overview - Find and update company information - GOV.UK". Companies House. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
- ^ "Leadership". Consilium Academies. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
- ^ "CONSILIUM ACADEMIES overview - GOV.UK". Companies House. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
- ^ "Our Academies". Consilium Academies. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
- ^ "Consilium named MAT of the Year 2022". Consilium Academies. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
- ^ "Consilium wins Innovative Trust of the Year". Consilium Academies. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
- ^ "Our Academies". Consilium Academies. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
- ^ "Ellesmere Park High School Ofsted Report". Ofsted. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
- ^ "Thornhill Academy Ofsted Report". Ofsted. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
- ^ "Wyvern Academy Ofsted Report". Ofsted. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
- ^ "Moorside High School Ofsted Report". Ofsted. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
- ^ "Washington Academy Ofsted Report". Ofsted. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
- ^ "Armthorpe Academy Ofsted Report". Ofsted. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
- ^ "Heworth Grange School Ofsted Report". Ofsted. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
- ^ "Consilium Evolve Ofsted Report". Ofsted. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
- ^ "Consilium Evolve". Consilium Evolve. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
- ^ "Life Lessons at Consilium". Consilium Academies. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
- ^ "Vision and Values". Consilium Academies. Retrieved 27 April 2025.