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Our Trust has primary schools based across Tameside and Derbyshire. We have a vision for education that builds pathways for all.

28/09/2026

🎉 Great news from Aldwyn Primary School!

Aldwyn Primary in Audenshaw is celebrating a positive Ofsted report, with inspectors recognising the school’s continued improvement and describing it as a “calm, happy school” where pupils “love learning”.

🔗 Read more: [https://victoriousacademies.org/about-us/latest-news/]

21/07/2026

✍️ Giving Writing a Real Audience at Holden Clough
At Victorious Academies Trust, we believe pupils thrive when their learning has a genuine purpose and audience.

Recently, pupils at Holden Clough Primary enjoyed two fantastic opportunities to share their writing beyond the classroom.
Year 5 pupils celebrated their achievements with a publishing party at local café Bean and Bun, while Year 6 pupils visited Broadoak Community Centre to read their work to members of the Young at Heart group.
Both experiences gave pupils the chance to showcase their writing, develop confidence as speakers and connect with their local community.

Headteacher Adam Porter said:
"It was fantastic to see the children so engaged and proud of their writing. These experiences give pupils a genuine audience for their work and help to build both confidence and a love of writing."

A huge thank you to the Young at Heart group and the team at Bean and Bun for helping to make these opportunities possible.
These experiences are a wonderful example of how our schools bring learning to life, develop confident communicators and strengthen community connections.

16/07/2026

Celebrating Success at our Victorious Voyage Awards Evening 2026
Last week, pupils, families and colleagues from across Victorious Academies Trust came together to celebrate the achievements of pupils who have truly embodied our Trust values of Inspiring, Discovering, Caring, Improving and Achieving.

Each of our 15 schools nominated a pupil for each of our five Trust values, with awards presented to recognise the positive impact they make within their schools and communities. Schools also nominated a pupil for the inaugural Nicky Wise Award, celebrating the qualities of kindness, diligence and positivity.
In total, 90 pupils were recognised for their achievements, character and commitment to our values.

As our CEO, Karen Burns, reflected:
"Alongside academic achievement, it is important that every child is given opportunities to develop confidence, character and aspirations. The Victorious Voyage Awards Evening is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate pupils who have embraced these opportunities and demonstrated our values in exceptional ways."

Congratulations to all of our nominees and award winners. We are incredibly proud of you all.

10/07/2026

🎉 Strengthening our HR Team 🎉
As our Trust continues to grow, we are delighted to welcome Jade Walwyn and Jo Killey to our Central Team, further enhancing the support we provide to our schools.
👋 Jade Walwyn – Head of HR
Jade joins us from One Education, where she most recently served as Head of HR. She brings extensive experience in people, culture and organisational development and will support leaders across our Trust with a collaborative approach to people management.
👋 Jo Killey – HR Manager
Jo brings 16 years of education HR experience, most recently working as a Senior HR Advisor supporting primary schools. She has significant expertise in employee relations, leadership support and operational HR.
💬 Karen Burns our CEO said:
"I am delighted to welcome Jade and Jo to our Trust. Supporting our people is at the heart of everything we do and both bring a wealth of experience, expertise and enthusiasm to our team. They have already become valued members of our Victorious family and I am excited to see the positive impact they will continue to make across our Trust."
We are excited about the knowledge, expertise and additional capacity they bring and are pleased to welcome them to our Central Team and our wider Victorious family. Please join us in giving Jade and Jo a warm welcome! 👏

09/07/2026

⛵ What a wonderful evening at our Victorious Voyage Awards Evening 2026!
It was a privilege to celebrate pupils from across our schools who have demonstrated our Trust values of Inspiring, Discovering, Caring, Improving and Achieving.
Congratulations to all of our award winners, including those recognised through our inaugural Nicky Wise Award, celebrating the kindness, diligence and positivity that Nicky has embodied throughout her career.
We are incredibly proud of every pupil recognised this evening.
📸 More photos from this special celebration will be shared soon!
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26/06/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Claire Robinson on receiving a British Empire Medal (BEM) in the King's Birthday Honours! 🎉

We are incredibly proud that Claire Robinson, Kitchen Manager at Buckton Vale Primary School, Stalybridge, has been recognised with a British Empire Medal (BEM) for her dedication as a kinship carer.

Four years ago, Claire welcomed her nieces into her home alongside her own three children, providing them with the love, stability and support they needed to thrive. Her unwavering commitment culminated in securing a Special Guardianship Order, giving both children a permanent home as part of her family.

Speaking about the award, Claire said:
"I was over the moon to be given this special honour. Seeing my nieces grow in confidence, happiness and security has been the greatest reward, and I am incredibly proud of the young people they are becoming."

As part of this recognition, Claire will receive her medal at a special ceremony presented by the Lord Mayor of Manchester and has also been invited to attend a Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace this summer, hosted by His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen.

Our Catering Business Officer, Phil Bevan, said:
"This award is amazing recognition for Claire and comes as no surprise to those who know her. Her hard work, resilience and commitment to others are evident every day. Claire is a highly valued member of our catering team and everyone at Buckton Vale Primary School and across Victorious Academies Trust is delighted to see her dedication recognised with this well-deserved honour."

Congratulations, Claire, on this fantastic and richly deserved achievement. 👏

25/06/2026

⛵ Victorious Voyage Week 2026: Dare to be Different
As we look back on our first Victorious Voyage Week, we are incredibly proud of everything our pupils achieved.
Inspired by this year's theme, 'Dare to be Different', pupils across our Trust took part in a range of enriching experiences designed to bring our values to life:
🌟 Inspire – reflecting on aspirations, building resilience and developing confidence
🔍 Discover – exploring new skills, interests and opportunities beyond the classroom
❤️ Care – demonstrating kindness, empathy and teamwork within their schools and communities
🌱 Improve – embracing personal growth and strengthening key skills
🏆 Achieve – celebrating successes, progress and new accomplishments
From outdoor adventures and creative challenges to acts of kindness and family activities, pupils embraced new experiences, developed important life skills and created lasting memories.
📸 Take a look at some of the fantastic moments captured during Victorious Voyage Week.
🔗 Read the full article here: https://victoriousacademies.org/about-us/latest-news/

24/06/2026

Victorious Voices Take Centre Stage!
Victorious Voices 2026 was a truly special afternoon at the historic Stockport Plaza, where voices from all fifteen of our schools came together in harmony, giving our pupils the opportunity to discover new talents, develop their confidence and experience the excitement of performing on a professional stage. Now in its fifth year, Victorious Voices has grown from a performance in a school hall to memorable events at Dukinfield Town Hall and this year we reached a new milestone by moving to Stockport Plaza, allowing us, for the first time, to invite families and friends to watch.

We are incredibly grateful to everyone who attended and supported our young performers, creating memories that will stay with everyone for years to come.
Our pupils showcased their talents, enthusiasm and dedication through a fantastic programme of songs that represented the Victorious Values of . From 'Try Everything' and 'When I Grow Up' to 'My Way' and 'Count on Me', every performance demonstrated the confidence and determination that we strive to nurture across our schools. The powerful finale, A Million Dreams, brought over four hundred of our children together in one voice. It was a fitting celebration of unity, aspiration and the bright futures ahead for our young people.

We would like to thank our wonderful pupils for their outstanding performances, our dedicated staff and Victorious Voices leads for their hard work and commitment, as well as our parents, carers and families for their continued support. We would also like to thank the team at Stockport Plaza for helping to make the event such a fantastic success.

View our montage below and relive some of the highlights from an unforgettable afternoon as well as some behind-the-scenes moments from rehearsals.

23/06/2026

🎉 Celebrating Young Writing Talent Across our Trust 🎉
We are incredibly proud of our pupils, Hibbah from Holden Clough Primary and Elijah from Wild Bank Primary, who were selected as finalists in The Lowry's Creative Writing Challenge.

Chosen from more than 1,000 entries from across the North West, Hibbah and Elijah were among just 20 finalists recognised in the prestigious competition.

Hibbah impressed judges with her short story, The Monster, while Elijah's playscript, What's in the Bush?, was inspired by a creative writing workshop delivered by The Lowry's learning team and was later brought to life through a class performance.

Their achievements reflect not only their creativity and confidence, but also the importance of providing pupils with opportunities to develop their writing, communication and self-expression skills.

Significantly, this is the second consecutive year that Holden Clough Primary has celebrated a finalist in the competition, highlighting the school's ongoing success in nurturing young writers.

Karen Burns, our Chief Executive Officer, said:
"We are incredibly proud of Hibbah and Elijah. Their creativity, commitment and confidence have shone throughout this process and being given the opportunity to share their work as finalists in The Lowry's Creative Writing Challenge is a tremendous achievement. Their success reflects the talent of our pupils and the dedication of our staff in nurturing a love of writing and self-expression across our schools."

Congratulations to both pupils on this fantastic achievement. 👏📚✨

17/06/2026

🎉 Happy Thank a Teacher Day!
A heartfelt thank you to all our amazing staff who inspire, guide and shape young minds every single day. We also extend our gratitude to everyone across our Trust community who supports, nurtures and makes a difference—both in and beyond the classroom. Your work is valued not just today, but every day.

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C/O Inspire Academy, Mossley Road
Ashton-Under-Lyne
OL69RU

Telephone

+441618306964

Website

http://www.victoriousacademies.org/

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