Consilium Academies, has been recognised as one of the most improved education trusts in England following the release of the Autumn Term 2024/25 suspension statistics. Compared to last year, the Trust has made significant improvements in behaviour across its schools.

Consilium Academies is delighted to announce that Halima Farooq, Business and Employer Engagement Officer for our Manchester schools, has been shortlisted for the Mentor and Skills Champion Award at the Made in Manchester Awards 2026.

Consilium Academies is proud to announce national recognition for its ongoing commitment to innovation and excellence across all its schools. The Trust was shortlisted for the Innovative Trust Award at the Education Today Awards in 2025 and has more recently been shortlisted for the Innovation Award at the Education Awards 2026. These achievements showcase the Trust’s dedication to providing high-quality education and creating outstanding learning environments for all its students.

Last week, Armthorpe Academy,  was recognised as the second most improved school nationally for reducing its Persistent Absence (PA) rate, according to the latest Department for Education attendance analysis. This achievement highlights the dedication of staff, students, families, and the wider community in ensuring every day at school counts.

Consilium Academies is proud to announce that its IT Team has been named finalists in the Best Use of Technology / ICT in School category at the Education Today Awards 2025.

Amazon employees from the company's fulfilment and receive centres in Doncaster have transformed Armthorpe Academy’s garden space, creating a new environment for students.

Heworth Grange School, part of Consilium Academies, recently hosted a special exhibition celebrating student creativity and cultural history. The exhibition featured artwork created by students, inspired by the work of renowned American artist Ebony Iman Dallas, who is based in Oklahoma.

Consilium Academies is delighted to announce that Robert Bell has been shortlisted for the SEND Leader of the Year Award at the National Schools Awards 2025, presented by The Schools & Academies Show and ISBL.

 

We recently welcomed two of the North’s most exciting young artists, 6Baby and Aya Bleu, for an inspiring and impactful session with Year 7 and Year 8 students that left a lasting impression.

The Consilium Awards is an annual event dedicated to recognising and celebrating the outstanding achievements of our staff and students who exemplify our core values of excellence, equity, and integrity. It’s a special evening that brings together our trust community to acknowledge those who make a positive impact in their schools and beyond.

Heworth Grange won the rights to stage the production after winning a competition.

A group of Year 7 students from Thornhill Academy, part of Consilium Academies, have won top honours at a city-wide social enterprise competition with their inspiring project, Me and Home, an initiative designed to support Sunderland’s homeless community.

Ellesmere Park High School, part of Consilium Academies proud to announce that Phase 1 of a major £6 million development project is officially underway bringing significant improvements to the site and unlocking exciting new opportunities for students and staff alike.

Consilium Academies has scooped up a prestigious award for its work to digitally transform its schools for the benefit of students and staff.    The multi-academy chain, which is responsible for eight academies in the North West,

We are excited to announce that Consilium Academies has been shortlisted for the Innovative Trust of the Year Award at the National MAT Awards 2025.