1. Vision and Purpose

Aspire Multi-Academy Trust exists to provide exceptional primary education across all its schools, enabling every pupil to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Our work is grounded in our shared "Take Care" ethos, which shapes the way we teach, learn and lead.

2. Strategic Aims

2.1 Excellence in Teaching and Learning

• Deliver consistently high-quality teaching across all schools.

• Ensure a broad, balanced, ambitious curriculum aligned with national standards and local context.

• Embed assessment practices that inform learning and close gaps.

2.2 Inclusive and Safe Learning Environments

• Meet the diverse needs of all learners, including disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND.

• Foster safe, supportive environments that enable positive behaviour and wellbeing.

• Ensure safeguarding practices are robust, proactive and consistent.

2.3 Leadership and Workforce Development

• Build leadership capacity at trust and school level.

• Support professional development through coaching, collaboration and research-informed practice.

• Sustain a culture of accountability, transparency and high ambition.

2.4 Equity and Outcomes

• Narrow attainment gaps across all key groups.

• Maximise progress from individual starting points.

• Track, analyse and respond to data with precision.

3. Curriculum Strategy

• Provide a knowledge-rich, skills-focused curriculum tailored to local needs.

• Promote creativity, physical development, and cultural capital.

• Prioritise core literacy and numeracy while enabling enrichment.

• Ensure progression, coherence, and depth across all subjects.

4. Inclusion, SEND and Mental Health

• Promote early identification and intervention.

• Ensure access to specialist support and staff expertise.

• Strengthen inclusion across mainstream settings.

• Prioritise pupil wellbeing through early help, targeted support and partnerships.

5. Safeguarding and Culture

• Embed safeguarding as a shared responsibility.

• Maintain compliant, consistent processes across all schools.

• Foster respectful, empathetic environments grounded in values.

6. Leadership, Collaboration and Governance

• Develop future leaders and build sustainable leadership capacity.

• Facilitate collaboration across trust schools.

• Ensure governance is effective, informed, and focused on impact.

7. Data, Evaluation and School Improvement

• Establish trust-wide systems for data collection and analysis.

• Prioritise early identification of risk and support.

• Implement robust school review and improvement processes.

8. Digital, Innovation and Infrastructure

• Embed digital tools that enhance teaching, assessment and communication.

• Ensure systems are secure, efficient and accessible.

• Support innovation and future-focused learning.

9. Partnerships and Community

• Strengthen relationships with families, local organisations and stakeholders.

• Promote enrichment, participation and community identity.

• Celebrate success and ensure transparency.

10. Sustainability and Resources

• Deploy resources fairly and strategically.

• Maintain safe, compliant estate environments that support learning.

• Monitor financial performance to maintain value for money.

11. Priorities 

• Raise attainment and progress in reading, writing and maths.

• Strengthen SEND provision and outcomes.

• Unify core systems, policies and quality assurance.

• Build leadership and talent pipelines.

• Improve attendance and reduce persistent absence.

12. Implementation and Monitoring

• Annual trust improvement plans for each school.

• Half-termly monitoring and review cycles.

• Data-informed decision-making at all levels.

• Transparent reporting to trustees and stakeholders.

13. Our Commitment

We are committed to excellence, inclusion and ambition for every child. Through collaboration, leadership and innovation, Aspire MAT will deliver outstanding education and improve life chances across our communities.