Consilium Academies is a multi-academy trust (MAT) established in March 2015. It operates as a private limited company by guarantee without share capital. 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.

Awards and Recognition

In December 2022, Consilium Academies was named Multi-Academy Trust of the Year at The National Schools Awards, held at the House of Lords. In March 2025, the trust received the Innovative Trust of the Year award for its work on digital transformation across its schools.

Member Academies

The schools operated by the trust as of 2025 are: * Armthorpe Academy – Doncaster, South Yorkshire * Ellesmere Park High School – Eccles, Salford *

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– Swinton, Salford * Heworth Grange School – Felling, Gateshead * Thornhill Academy – Sunderland * Washington Academy – Washington, Tyne and Wear * Wyvern Academy – Darlington * Consilium Evolve – Sunderland (Alternative Provision)

Ofsted Ratings

Several schools within Consilium Academies have shown notable improvement according to Ofsted: * Ellesmere Park High School – Rated ''Good'' in July 2023. * Thornhill Academy – Rated ''Good'' in May 2024. * Wyvern Academy – Rated ''Good'' in June 2023. * Moorside High School – Rated ''Good'' in March 2022. * Washington Academy – Rated ''Requires Improvement'' in March 2024. * Armthorpe Academy – Rated ''Requires Improvement'' in April 2024. * Heworth Grange School – Awaiting full inspection following conversion. * Consilium Evolve – Inspected as alternative provision in September 2023.

Educational Initiatives

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. * Life Lessons Program, a bespoke RSHE curriculum, has been implemented across all Consilium schools to strengthen pupil welfare, behaviour, and attendance.

Strategy

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.

References

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