Extol Trust

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Extol Multi Academy Trust was formed in 2013; it is based in the North East of England, where it has developed a partnership of schools within the Tees and Wear Valley community.

The Trust’s conception was driven by a passion and a moral belief that all pupils deserve to attend a “stand out school”, where they flourish personally, academically and socially.

Extol’s vision is simple, we believe that by schools working in collaboration within a trusting partnership, sustainable “stand out schools”, which develop young people who achieve highly and are well-rounded ambitious individuals, equipped in all respects for a modern, diverse society can be a reality.

CEO - Craig Nicholson

Craig was previously 'Regional Education Director' for the north at Lift Schools, with oversight and responsibility for 15 schools. With a background in both primary and secondary leadership, he has a strong track record of improving outcomes, building capacity, and supporting schools to thrive. Craig had been with Lift for 13 years, having previously spent over five years as Principal of North Ormesby Primary Academy in Middlesbrough where he led significant change and deepened his commitment to serving disadvantaged communities. Passionate about inclusivity and SEND, the power of oracy, technology in education, and the potential of collaboration across MATs, Craig brings a clear, values-driven vision to leadership and a deep-rooted, civic dedication for improving the life chances of all pupils and communities.

OUR CORE VALUES

The strap line of Inspiration, Excellence and Partnership underpins our ethos and values.

Inspiration
Extol is a MAT that inspires all of its schools to outstanding school status; to be that “stand out school”; we constantly seek inspiration from local, national and international initiatives/research and passionately believe that by investing in our workforce we develop an inspiring, professional team.

Excellence
Excellent leadership, pedagogy and the sharing of best-practice across the Trust ensures that pupils have an outstanding and enriching educational experience.

Partnership
Each school within the Trust is celebrated and recognised for its strengths, we believe that a true partnership allows us to learn with and from each other.

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