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Gail Khan Associates Announces Formation of Heritage Multi Academy Trust

Gail Khan Associates (GKA) is proud to announce the official formation of Heritage Multi Academy Trust (Heritage MAT) today, 1 April 2025. The new Trust has been established through the collaboration of two single academies and four local authority-maintained schools in the Kirklees area. These include Lindley Junior School and Salendine Nook High School as the two single academies, with Moorlands Primary, Reinwood Infant and Nursery, Reinwood Juniors and Spring Grove Junior, Infant and Nursery Schools all due to join…

Apex Collaborative Trust Officially Formed on 1 April 2025 

Gail Khan Associates (GKA) is pleased to announce the official formation of Apex Collaborative Trust, marking a significant milestone in the educational sector. Formed on 1 April 2025, Apex Collaborative Trust results from the merger of The Pennine Trust and South Craven Academy Trust, bringing together a shared commitment to delivering high-quality education across a wider community of schools for children and young people aged 3-18.  GKA provided comprehensive project management services throughout the merger process, ensuring the smooth integration…

St Michael’s CofE Primary Academy Joins Three Spires Trust 

Gail Khan Associates (GKA) are thrilled to share that St. Michael’s CofE Primary Academy has officially joined Three Spires Trust today, marking the start of an exciting new chapter.    Three Spires Trust is a growing MAT founded in 2021.  As part of its growth strategy, the Trust sought to bring St. Michael’s CofE Aided Primary School into the Trust, supporting the school's conversion to an academy.  Three Spires Trust required expert support to guide St. Michael’s CofE Primary School…

GKA Supports St Joseph Catholic MAT with the Successful Conversion of St Charles Catholic Primary School 

Celebrating Another Successful School Conversion!  We are thrilled to announce that St Charles Catholic Primary School has officially joined St Joseph Catholic MAT as of 1st April – marking yet another milestone in our strong partnership with this exceptional trust.   The GKA team has been proud to provide both capacity and expertise, working closely with the school leadership and trust central team to ensure a seamless and compliant transition. From delivering comprehensive due diligence to expertly managing the conversion and…

Gail Khan Associates Play Key Role in Establishing Industrious Education Trust in Kirklees

GKA Supports Five Schools in Forming New Multi-Academy Trust  On March 1st, Gail Khan Associates (GKA) proudly celebrated the successful formation of the Industrious Education Trust, a new Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) that brings together five primary schools in Kirklees. Ashbrow School, Birkby Junior School, Dalton School, Mill Lane Primary School, and Moldgreen Community Primary School have officially united under the new Trust, marking an exciting new chapter for education in the region.  Gail Khan Associates played an instrumental role in…

Minerva Learning Trust and Cavendish Learning Trust Officially Merge to Form Stronger, Unified Trust 

We are delighted that the Minerva Learning Trust and Cavendish Learning Trust have announced the official completion of their merger, creating a new and expanded organisation that will now operate as Minerva Learning Trust.   Gail Khan Associates worked with Cavendish Learning Trust and Minerva Learning Trust, conducting due diligence and project managing the merger process. The year-long process was slightly delayed due to the July 2024 election but has now been fully finalised, ensuring a successful transition.  On 1st December…

Supporting the Successful Launch of ACE Derbyshire Trust   

1 September marked an exciting milestone for Gail Khan Associates as we celebrated the successful formation of ACE Derbyshire Trust followed by the conversion of the first five schools into the Trust. We’re proud to have provided support on the successful application to form the Trust followed by comprehensive project management support for this venture, working hand-in-hand with the dedicated ACE leadership team to bring this vision to life.  Navigating a project with so many moving parts was no easy…

Oakfield Infant School and Oakfield Junior School Joins Smart Multi-Academy Trust 

  We are excited to announce that Oakfield Infant School and Oakfield Junior School, have officially joined Smart Multi-Academy Trust, effective from 1 October 2024.   This conversion to academy status for the schools marks a new chapter of further collaboration with Smart, building on the already established partnership between the schools and trust.  It also signifies further growth for the trust who are dedicated to providing high-quality education and innovative learning experiences across the North-East.  Colin Lofthouse, Chief Executive Officer…

Stephenson Memorial Primary School Join Smart Trust 

Gail Khan Associates recently supported Stephenson Memorial Primary School to convert to an academy and then join Smart Multi Academy Trust.   SMART Multi Academy Trust is a MAT based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, which covers a vast geographical area. The values of the Trust closely aligned with those of Stephenson Memorial Primary School, particularly the Trust’s ethos of inclusivity for all pupils while allowing the school to retain its unique identity.   GKA supported Stephenson Memorial Primary School in their application…

End of year wrap

Wow, what a year and on the last day of term (for many although not all) the sun decides to come out! GKA would like to thank our clients, new and old, for your ongoing relationship with us, we value each and every one of you. The year has been a busy one, we have seen a number of successes whether free school applications, TEG/TCAF applications and formations of new MATs. We have helped many of you grow over the…

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