Welcome from our CEO

Welcome to Spencer Academies Trust. Our website offers a window into the innovation, ambition and opportunities we provide as a family of schools serving our students, staff and communities across the East Midlands.

Established in 2011, Spencer has built a strong reputation for teaching excellence and high performance. Our mission is simple and unwavering: to provide high-quality education and deliver the very best outcomes for children and young people. We are united by a shared vision to be an exceptional Trust that provides outstanding education for local communities and ensures every child, regardless of background or starting point, has the opportunity to succeed.

It is a privilege to step into the role of Interim Chief Executive Officer at such an important time in our journey. My own career began within Spencer in 2003, and through roles including teacher, Principal, Executive Principal and Director of Primary Education, I have experienced first-hand the collaborative and nurturing culture that defines our Trust. I have seen the power of partnership and shared expertise in transforming outcomes for young people, and I am proud of the dedication and professionalism shown every day by our staff, trustees and governors.

Today, more than 18,000 children and young people attend our academies, supported by over 2,600 talented colleagues. We currently have 18 primary academies, eight secondary academies and one primary-aged special school within our family of schools. As a Trust, we share common values and beliefs, benefiting from collaboration, partnership and the added value that comes from working together.

Spencer Academies Trust is also a registered provider of apprenticeships, leads the Derby Research School and is designated as a Regional Teaching School Hub, enabling us to contribute to system-wide improvement beyond our own schools.

By sharing best practice, developing our people and supporting one another, we create schools where both students and staff thrive. Our curriculum and wider opportunities are designed to develop confident, well-rounded young people who believe they can make a positive difference in the world.

As we continue the next chapter of our #OneSpencer journey, guided by our values of Aspiration, Partnership and Responsibility, we remain committed to strengthening our culture, championing excellence and ensuring every member of our Trust community flourishes.

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about Spencer Academies Trust.

Kate Green
Interim Chief Executive