We shine brighter together.

A Constellation of Leading Teaching Communities

Welcome to
The Constellation Trust

Our Trust includes primary, secondary, and alternative provision schools working together to provide exceptional learning opportunities for pupils. While each school serves its own community and has a unique identity, we benefit from shared partnerships, best practices, and central service support.

We focus on continuous improvement to ensure all children achieve and exceed their potential. Our schools, at varying stages of the journey to achieving or maintaining an “Outstanding” Ofsted rating, support one another as a collective. Yorkshire and Humber Teacher Training (SCITT) helps us recruit and retain high-quality teachers who thrive in our schools.

Joining The Constellation Trust brings access to a collaborative network, shared resources, and professional development opportunities, enhancing the capacity to deliver high standards of education.

We take pride in fostering a friendly, caring community of schools dedicated to the benefit of the children and families we serve. By inspiring a love of learning, we help pupils become lifelong learners and achieve their best.

The Constellation Trust is an innovative organisation with a passionate team committed to creating opportunities and making a difference. I look forward to welcoming you to The Constellation Trust.

  • Dr Cathy Taylor – Chief Executive

OPAL play

– Bricknell Primary School

At our school, we believe that play is not just a fun activity, it is a fundamental part of a child’s learning journey. That’s why we are proud to embrace OPAL play, an award-winning program that transforms our playgrounds into vibrant spaces for exploration, imagination, and development.

Join Our Mailing List

Get the latest news and updates from the Constellation Trust:

Managers consider staff workloads to maintain manageable caseloads.

Ofsted

Incorporates additional training in areas like early reading, phonics, and emotional literacy, extending beyond standard requirements.

Ofsted

Comprehensive safeguarding training for apprentices and staff.

Ofsted

Apprentices receive targeted support, including resources and protected time for training.

Ofsted

Ambitious training programme tailored to the needs of trust schools.

Ofsted

Effective systems for identifying risks and ensuring compliance with the “Prevent” duty.

Ofsted

Well-sequenced curriculum aligned with workplace applications.

Ofsted

Tailored functional skills programmes in English and mathematics for recent apprentices.

Ofsted

Clear understanding of safeguarding responsibilities, with apprentices equipped to identify pupils at risk.

Ofsted

Enhanced confidence in the workplace, particularly in supporting pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).

Ofsted

Effective use of expert staff within the trust to deliver high-quality training.

Ofsted

High retention of apprentices in employment within the trust after completing the programme.

Ofsted

Trust leaders actively engage with school leaders to ensure apprentice support.

Ofsted

Tutors use assessments effectively to identify gaps and plan targeted support for apprentices.

Ofsted

Trust leaders are committed to the apprenticeship programme’s success.

Ofsted

High accountability for programme quality among senior leaders and trustees.

Ofsted

Positive workplace impact, with apprentices improving their support for pupils, particularly those with specific needs.

Ofsted

Apprentices receive guidance on career progression, with many progressing to further roles within the trust or additional training.

Ofsted

The Constellation Trust is a highly inclusive group of schools who cater for the needs of all pupils through a strategic approach to effectively maximise our resources.

Ofsted

Rated “Good” across all areas: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and apprenticeships.

Ofsted

Apprentices are highly motivated, keen to learn, and make good progress.

Ofsted