Leigh Academy Wilmington

Leigh Academies Trust (LAT) is proud to announce its selection as a finalist in three categories at the 2026 MAT Excellence Awards. These awards represent a national benchmark for excellence, celebrating the transformative impact and collective achievements of the UK’s leading multi-academy trusts.

The Trust has been shortlisted for:
▪️Large MAT of the Year
▪️Trust Executive Team of the Year
▪️CEO of the Year

These nominations recognise the Trust’s sustained commitment to delivering educational excellence and the collective strength of its leadership.

While the individual nomination for CEO of the Year acknowledges exceptional individual leadership, the Trust would like to emphasise that this achievement also reflects the collective dedication of staff, governors and the wider executive team, whose collaborative approach continues to drive positive outcomes for all students.

Winners will be announced at the MAT Excellence Awards ceremony on Thursday 18th June 2026.

Read more here: https://leighacademiestrust.org.uk/2026/02/leigh-academies-trust-shortlisted-for-prestigious-mat-excellence-awards/

Join us to explore your next steps for Post16.
Post 16 Open Evening is on November 6th at 16:30.

More Open Mornings
We are thrilled so many of you want to come see the school, and can't wait to welcome you.
Please see the links for the bookings for Open Mornings on 29th and 30th September.
Monday 29th September 9am:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1731806091639?aff=oddtdtcreator
Monday 29th September 10am:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1731831136549?aff=oddtdtcreator
Tuesday 30th September 9am:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1731864105159?aff=oddtdtcreator
Tuesday 30th September 10am:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1731888969529?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join us for Open Mornings to experience the Leigh Academy Wilmington day. Booking available at these links:
Monday 6th 9am:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1723617278679?aff=oddtdtcreator
Monday 6th 10am:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1724294383919?aff=oddtdtcreator
Tuesday 7th 9am:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1724322136929?aff=oddtdtcreator
Tuesday 7th 10am:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1724360531769?aff=oddtdtcreator

Looking for a new opportunity?
We are seeking to appoint a Coordinator of Learning for Geography from September. Email [email protected] or find out more on the Academy Website.

Polite Reminder. We are delighted to invite you to join us for our annual Post 16 Open events for September 2025 Admissions!

Post-16 Open Evening
Thursday 7th November 2024 – 4:30pm-7pm
Principal’s Talks at 5pm and 6pm – no booking required

This is an opportunity to hear from the Principal, take a tour of our incredible facilities, talk to subject specialists and to meet current pupils to ask questions about their experiences at Wilmington Academy.

We look forward to welcoming you on the 7th November 4.30-7pm to discuss our exciting range of IB, BTEC and T-level courses.
Principal talk at 5pm and 6pm, no booking required.