Opportunity Description
Leodis Academies Trust was established in 2016 to formalise collaboration between four high‑performing schools serving the Tingley and Ardsley communities, later expanding in 2018 with the addition of Blackgates Primary Academy. The Trust provides a seamless educational pathway from age 2 to 18, guided by its ethos of “Forging Young Futures.” It emphasises a broad and ambitious curriculum, strong community partnerships, and a consistent commitment to improving life chances for all young people. The Trust comprises five Academies, each with a distinct identity but aligned around shared values.
- Blackgates Primary Academy – Rated Good (April 2025).
- East Ardsley Primary Academy – Rated Good (May 2024).
- Hill Top Primary Academy – Rated Good (July 2024).
- Westerton Primary Academy – Rated Good (October 2023).
- Woodkirk Academy (11–18) – Rated Good (latest inspection March 2023).