Consilium Academies
UK provider of academy schools
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Consilium Academies is a multi-academy trust (MAT) established in March 2015. It operates as a private limited company by guarantee without share capital.[4] The trust is headquartered at Floor 5, 1 City Approach, Albert Street, Eccles, Manchester, England.
| Formation | March 2015 |
|---|---|
| Founded at | Eccles, Greater Manchester, England |
| Type | Multi-academy trust |
| Registration no. | 09495671[1] |
| Legal status | Private limited company[2] |
| Purpose | Operate and support schools in England |
| Headquarters | Floor 5, 1 City Approach, Albert Street, Eccles, Manchester, England |
| Location |
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Area served | England |
| Services | Education management and support |
| Methods | School improvement, educational leadership |
| Fields | Education |
Key people | Dave Clayton (Chief Executive Officer)[3] |
| Website | www |
As of 2025, the trust operates eight academies across three regional hubs: Salford, South Yorkshire, and the North East of England.[5]
Awards and recognition
Member Academies
The schools operated by the trust as of 2025 are:
- Armthorpe Academy – Doncaster, South Yorkshire
- Ellesmere Park High School – Eccles, Salford
- Moorside High School, Swinton – Swinton, Salford
- Heworth Grange School – Felling, Gateshead
- Thornhill Academy – Sunderland
- Washington Academy – Washington, Tyne and Wear
- Wyvern Academy – Darlington
- Consilium Evolve – Sunderland (Alternative Provision)[8]
Ofsted Ratings
Several schools within Consilium Academies have shown notable improvement according to Ofsted:
- Ellesmere Park High School – Rated Good in July 2023.[9]
- Thornhill Academy – Rated Good in May 2024.[10]
- Wyvern Academy – Rated Good in June 2023.[11]
- Moorside High School – Rated Good in March 2022.[12]
- Washington Academy – Rated Requires Improvement in March 2024.[13]
- Armthorpe Academy – Rated Requires Improvement in April 2024.[14]
- Heworth Grange School – Awaiting full inspection following conversion.[15]
- Consilium Evolve – Inspected as alternative provision in September 2023.[16]
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.[17]
- Life Lessons Program, a bespoke RSHE curriculum, has been implemented across all Consilium schools to strengthen pupil welfare, behaviour, and attendance.[18]
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.[19]
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