Our Purpose

Delivering a first-class education for every child and overcome inequality.

We are an Ambitious Trust dedicated to establishing a network of primary and secondary academies in North Staffordshire.

Our aim is to deliver a first-class education for every child, addressing and overcoming inequality. We actively recruit outstanding staff, prioritising their professional development.

Committed to collaboration with other stakeholders, we strive to create a cohesive momentum, aspiring to bring about transformative change in Stoke-on-Trent.

Our Strategic Aims

High Performing Academies

To use Trust resources, to ensure we deliver a first-class education for every child.

Collaborative

To grow more effective partnerships within and beyond the Trust, that impact on children and are mutually supportive.

Investors in People

To attract, develop and retain excellent people who are valued, supported and encouraged to innovate.

Effective Finance & Infrastructure

To have strong and sustainable finances with a highly effective infrastructure.

Expert Leadership & Governance

To develop expert leaders and governors with a range of skills, that make a difference to children’s life chances.

What does success look like at Alpha?

  • All academies secure at least an expected judgement across all areas of inspection, with each academy demonstrating progress towards the next inspection grade relative to its starting position.
  • Pupil outcomes are at or above national averages across all phases and key measures.
  • Safeguarding arrangements are exemplary and consistently effective across all Trust academies.
  • Attendance rates are at or above national averages, with exclusion rates at or below national averages.
  • The proportion of young people who are not in education, employment or training (NEET) is below national averages.
  • All children have the skills and are prepared to achieve a positive transition in their next stage
  • The Trust is recognised as an influential civic leader, working collaboratively with local and regional partners to shape and support the strategic direction of education within the communities it serves.
  • The Trust is a sustainable and trusted provider of education, making a significant contribution to regional educational provision and improvement.
  • The Trust demonstrates full compliance with all statutory, regulatory and local requirements, including admissions, fair access, SEND, looked-after children (LAC) and safeguarding.
  • All stakeholders report and demonstrate high levels of wellbeing, engagement and belonging.
  • Staff retention is strong, with levels of staff absence remaining low and sustainable.
  • Effective workforce planning, recruitment and professional development ensure that all areas of the Trust are appropriately staffed with colleagues possessing the skills, knowledge and expertise required to deliver the Trust’s strategic aims.
  • A strong culture of research-informed practice, educational development and innovation is embedded across the Trust.
  • Reserves are maintained above 5%, with academy budgets demonstrating strong financial management and sustainability.
  • All requirements of the DfE Academy Trust Handbook are met in full.
  • The Trust secures an unqualified external audit report.
  • Central services deliver consistently high-quality, efficient and effective support to academies across the Trust.
  • The WMBACC curriculum model is fully embedded and consistently delivered across the Trust
  • Inclusion, belonging and equity are firmly embedded within the culture, practices and decision-making of the Trust
  • Artificial intelligence is integrated into day-to-day operations, contributing to improved teaching, learning and organisational effectiveness
  • A high-quality and sustainable leadership pipeline enables the Trust to maintain capacity and support future growth.
  • Governance is effective, providing robust challenge, support and accountability across the Trust.
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