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Prince William School students’ hard work results in strong A Level grades

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:49:13 GMT

Students and staff at Prince William School in Oundle are proud to share a strong set of A level results today.

Pupils and staff at Castle Academy celebrate glowing Ofsted report

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:10:29 GMT

Castle Academy in Northampton is celebrating a strong Ofsted report which praises pupils’ ‘exemplary’ behaviour and ‘highly enthusiastic attitudes to learning’.

Olympic stars visit 10 schools as part of biggest ever EMAT Torch Relay

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:08:49 GMT

Pupils across East Midlands Academy Trust schools have been joined by a host of Olympic athletes as part of the biggest ever EMAT torch relay.

Stimpson Avenue Academy celebrates gold award for art

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:07:49 GMT

Pupils and staff at Stimpson Avenue Academy are celebrating after receiving a prestigious Artsmark Gold Award for its strong teaching of arts and culture.

East Midlands Academy Trust looks to welcome three new schools

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:04:33 GMT

East Midlands Academy Trust is seeking to support three new schools with long-term stability and school improvement by welcoming them into its trust.

Orchard Academy pupils take a stand against bullying

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:23:08 GMT

Around 100 pupils from #EMATter schools across Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes undertook anti-bullying training.

#EMATter pupils take a stand against bullying

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:03:26 GMT

Around 100 pupils from #EMATter schools across Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes undertook anti-bullying training.

NIA cadets recognised for emergency response

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:02:27 GMT

Three Northampton International Academy (NIA) students have been recognised by the Combined Cadet Force Association’s praiseworthy action award scheme.

EMAT looks to support more young people back into education

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:01:21 GMT

East Midlands Academy Trust is set to open its second specialist provision to support children and young people with anxiety and mental health issues not in education.

Secretary of State praises outcomes for disadvantaged pupils at Stimpson Avenue Academy

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:00:01 GMT

Stimpson Avenue Academy has been praised after its outcomes for disadvantaged pupils were ranked among the best in the country.

Exhibition event brings intergenerational stories to life in Northamptonshire

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:58:00 GMT

On Thursday 22nd January Northampton International Academy (NIA) hosted The McCarthy-Dixon Foundation's (TMDF) Intergenerational Stories Exhibition. The event showcased written biographies created by students from Northampton International Academy and Northampton School for Boys, in collaboration with older adults supported by TMDF.

Student Amelia wins award for resilience and sporting talent

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:36:15 GMT

A student at Prince William School has been chosen as the winner of an annual award created to recognise sporting potential and resilience.

Prince William School ranks in top ten schools in the region

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:34:40 GMT

Prince William School has been ranked in the top ten state schools in the region by The Sunday Times Parent Power list 2026.

Our EMAT Annual Report 2025 is out now!

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:33:24 GMT

East Midlands Academy Trust has published its 2025 Annual Report.

Prince William School hosts its first inclusion conference

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:28:19 GMT

Prince William School in Oundle has hosted its first ever inclusion and diversity conference today (Wednesday) attended by around 150 students from nine schools.

EMAT Becomes First School Trust to train in-house mental health practitioners

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:25:19 GMT

East Midlands Academy Trust is jointly leading a project to fund and train mental health practitioners to better support pupils with mental health needs.

Northampton International Academy librarian wins national award

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:23:17 GMT

Northampton International Academy’s librarian Julie Broadbent has been announced as Secondary School Librarian of the Year in the 2025 School Library Association Awards.

National honour for Northampton International Academy cadet

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:22:09 GMT

A Northampton International Academy student has been selected as a First Sea Lord Cadet, making her one of the top Royal Navy cadets in the country.

Northampton International Cadets triumph at national competition

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:20:53 GMT

Northampton International Academy’s Combined Cadet Force (Royal Marines section) has been named Normandy National Drill Champions at the prestigious Sir Steuart Pringle Trophy competition.

Northampton International Academy’s NIA6 celebrates first birthday

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:19:49 GMT

Following a major refurbishment project funded as part of the wider response to address RAAC affected buildings, NIA6 transformed a previously unused building elsewhere in Northampton into a dedicated, modern sixth form centre. Since welcoming the first cohort of Year 12 students, the sixth form includes a range of new facilities and initiatives to which enhance the student experience, these include access to a fully equipped gym, NUS membership, and a comprehensive enrolment package that provides every student with essential stationery, a personal laptop and a NIA6 branded backpack.

Exciting new play area open for Caterpillar Pod pupils

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:17:35 GMT

Pupils in the Caterpillar Pod at Castle Academy have been eagerly looking forward to using their new outdoor play area, which has now officially opened for them to enjoy.

Hardingstone Academy awarded Green Flag award with Distinction

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:16:06 GMT

Hardingstone Academy is celebrating after being awarded the prestigious Green Flag with Distinction by Eco-Schools, recognising the school’s fantastic commitment to sustainability and environmental learning.

Prince William School students raise funds for rural mental health charity

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:14:31 GMT

Sixth form students at Prince William School have raised around £1,000 for a rural mental health charity.

Green Flag success for Northampton International Academy

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:13:28 GMT

Northampton International Academy (NIA) has achieved the prestigious Eco-Schools Green Flag award, with distinction.

East Midlands Academy Trust Announces New Trust Board Chair

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:12:08 GMT

East Midlands Academy Trust, which has seven schools across Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes, has appointed a new chair to lead its Trust Board.

East Midlands Academy Trust honours chair after seven years’ service

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:10:18 GMT

The chair of the East Midlands Academy Trust board Kevin Crompton is standing down after seven years.

Hardingstone Academy celebrates Silver Healthy Schools Award

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:09:03 GMT

Hardingstone Academy is celebrating after being awarded the Silver Healthy Schools Award by West Northamptonshire Council. The accolade recognises the school’s continued commitment to supporting the physical and mental wellbeing of its pupils.

East Midlands Academy Trust wins national award for outstanding governance

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:06:56 GMT

East Midlands Academy Trust has been honoured with a national award in recognition of its outstanding governance and strategic leadership

EMAT opens provision to support vulnerable learners back into education

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:03:44 GMT

East Midlands Academy Trust has opened a new specialist provision to support children and young people suffering with anxiety and mental health issues back into education.