Latest News
9 Oct 2026
Fantastic Ofsted judgement for Weston Point
We are delighted to share that Weston Point Primary Academy has received a hugely positive judgement from Ofsted following its visit last month. The Department...
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6 Oct 2026
Train to teach applications open now
We are excited to announce that applications to train to teach with the Wade Deacon Trust are now open! Click here to apply Applicants can search online...
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21 Sep 2026
Oakdene pupils and staff conquer Snowdon
On Saturday 19th September, pupils and staff at Oakdene Primary Academy embarked on a huge journey to raise funds towards a new Legacy Playground at the...
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3 Sep 2026
Wade Deacon High School pupils visit Kenya
34 pupils at Wade Deacon High School have returned to school for the new academic year with a spring in their step having enjoyed the trip of a lifetime this...
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20 Aug 2026
GCSEs 2026
Wade Deacon Trust is celebrating another strong set of GCSE results this summer, with pupils achieving success right across the curriculum. At Halewood...
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9 Jul 2026
Celebrating ex-pupil at World Cup
Pupils at Wade Deacon High School have been inspired by the monumental rise of Anthony Gordon, closely observing his ascent to the pinnacle of not just...
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29 Jun 2026
Harry receives a reply from The King
Harry, a Year 4 pupil at Oakdene Primary Academy, was delighted this week after receiving a reply from His Majesty The King, following a letter that he wrote...
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26 Jun 2026
Halewood Academy Ofsted
The Department for Education has defined the school’s results as ‘a high standard’ under the new framework which has been designed to raise national standards....
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16 Jun 2026
Remembering David Findon
It is with great sadness that we must inform you that David Findon, a founding Member at the Wade Deacon Trust, has sadly passed away. David was devoted to...
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2 Jun 2026
Wade Deacon Trust and Omega Multi-Academy Trust
Over the past few months, Wade Deacon Trust stakeholders have been positively engaging in confidential discussions with colleagues at Omega Multi-Academy Trust...
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6 Mar 2026
World Book Day 2026
Yet again this year, we have witnessed incredible enthusiasm for World Book Day: an annual event which was celebrated across all of our schools. Besides all...
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25 Feb 2026
WDT hosts major event
We were delighted to host the Challenge Partners Trust Leaders' Network visit earlier today, welcoming senior leaders from Trusts across the country. ...
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25 Jan 2026
Governance Conference
It was a pleasure to welcome so many colleagues to our first Governance Conference of the academic year. Members of the Central Team shared valuable insights...
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5 Jan 2026
All schools open
We are delighted to welcome back pupils and staff across the Trust for the first day of the Spring Term today. We are pleased to confirm that all of our...
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4 Dec 2025
Proud of our nomination
We are incredibly proud to have been shortlisted for a national honour: the Multi Academy Trust of the Year. Despite being pipped at the post in a final...
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27 Nov 2025
Christmas at WDT
Please find a list of events that are taking place across our schools over Christmas. Note that these events are not an exhaustive list - our schools are...
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Trust Members' AGM
The Trust Members' AGM is set to take place on Wednesday 10 th December 2025. We encourage anybody who wishes to raise any questions or comments in advance...
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17 Nov 2025
Hillside WOWS with Award
Hillside High School have struck gold yet again at the Educate Awards, this time sweeping the WOW Recognition Award at the 2025 ceremony held in Liverpool...
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30 Sep 2025
Hillside nominated for WOW Recognition Award
A massive Congratulations must go to all of our colleagues at Hillside High School after the school was nominated for the WOW Recognition Award at the Educate...
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17 Sep 2025
MAT of the Year finalist
We are delighted to have been nominated for the highly prestigious MAT of the Year award at the National Schools Awards. The nomination is in recognition of...
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12 Sep 2025
Exceptional pupil engagement
Wade Deacon Trust is delighted to share that three of its schools have received national recognition for outstanding performance in the Summer 2025 Census,...
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