Trust Awards & Recognition
Our impact doesn’t stop at our school gates.
Proud of our people
Recognition for the work that makes a difference.
From national awards to individual achievements, each reflects something bigger: great people, strong practice and a shared commitment to making a positive difference.
We’re proud to celebrate the recognition, but what matters most is the work and impact behind it.
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Years Running Sutton Trust Gold Award Winner
2026 Trust of the Year
Awarded by the Network for Education Excellence in 2026 as formal recognition of overall Trust achievement in the medium-sized trust category.
2024/25/26 Fair School Admissions Gold Award
Awarded by The Sutton Trust in 2024, 2025 and 2026 as formal recognition of our fairer, more inclusive admissions. Trinity was also the first Multi-Academy Trust to receive this Gold award.
2025 Green Trust of the Year
Awarded by Multi Academy Trust Association in 2025 as recognition of the trust-wide environmental work through the Trinity Earthshot initiative.
2025 Pearson National Teaching Awards
Several educators and teams from across our Trinity Academies have been recognised in the Pearson National Teaching Awards, including:
Mark Barnabas – Trinity Academy Akroydon: Won a Silver Award for Teacher of the Year in a Primary School.
Lisa McIntosh – Trinity Academy Cathedral: Awarded a Silver Award in the Unsung Hero of the Year category.
Anishkaa Rajasagaran – Trinity Academy Leeds: Received a Bronze Award for Outstanding New Teacher of the Year.
Early Years Team – Trinity Academy Akroydon: Awarded a Certificate of Excellence for Early Years Team of the Year.
2024/25 Trust Value Award
Trinity was named one of the top 10 trusts in England in Edurio’s 2025 National Trust Value Excellence Award. The award is based directly on staff feedback and recognises trusts where colleagues feel most confident that being part of their Trust is beneficial.
2023 Medium MAT of the Year
Awarded by Multi Academy Trust Association in 2023 as recognition of the collective work of the Trust, our academies and central teams.
2023 World Class MAT accreditation
Awarded by World Class Schools Quality Mark in 2023 as formal recognition of Trinity as a World Class trust.
2023 Pearson National Teaching Awards
Kim Kay from Trinity Academy Leeds received a Bronze Award for Teacher of the Year in a Secondary School in the Pearson National Teaching Awards.
Shared achievements and recognition across Trinity
Our awards give us plenty to celebrate. We also take pride in the achievements along the way, from consistently positive Ofsted findings across our academies to national award shortlists. Each reflects the care, hard work and shared commitment that help our children and young people succeed.
Positive Ofsted recognition across all our Academies
All our academies have either been judged ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ under Ofsted’s previous framework, or achieved ‘Strong standard’ grades under its new framework.
MAT Excellence Awards 2026 – CEO of the Year shortlist
Trinity CEO, Michael Gosling, was shortlisted for CEO of the Year at the 2026 MAT Excellence Awards, recognising his leadership of the Trust and its continued development.
Tes Schools Awards 2026 – Trust of the Year, shortlist
Being named on the Tes Schools Awards 2026 shortlists alongside some of the most dedicated educators nationwide is an honour.
MAT Excellence Awards 2025 – Environmental Trust of the Year shortlist
Caring for our environment is something we can all play a part in. We are proud that this shared commitment has been recognised through our Environmental Trust of the Year shortlisting at the MAT Excellence Awards 2025.
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Life across Trinity
Learn more about the latest stories, achievements and updates from across Trinity.
Little blossoms officially opens at Trinity Academy Whitehill: giving two-year-olds the best start
Trinity Academy Whitehill has officially opened Little Blossoms, a brand-new early years nursery space created specifically for two-year-olds. The ribbon was cut by Halifax MP Kate Dearden and marks a major milestone for early years learning and development in our local community. Made possible through government funding under the national school-based nursery expansion programme, Little […]
Learning beyond the classroom: how Trinity IGNITE gives primary pupils a head start in life
Primary school enrichment activities shape how children see the world and themselves. At Trinity, we know that academic success is only part of the story. While reading, writing, and maths build a crucial foundation, true confidence comes from experiences that push children beyond their comfort zones. That’s why we created Trinity IGNITE. Through a wide […]
Awarded Gold Fairer School Admissions for three years running
Admissions policies can play an important role in creating fairer opportunities for children and young people. At Trinity, we believe a child’s background or circumstances should not be a barrier to attending one of our schools. That is why we have continued to review and strengthen our admissions arrangements, helping to ensure they are fair, […]