Welcome from Tom Leverage, CEO

Welcome to Reach South Academy Trust

Welcome to Reach South Academy Trust, each of our schools is unique, but we are stronger together as a family. Our mission is to transform the lives of young people by providing them with a high quality inclusive education. 

The trust is made up of 16 academies across the South West of England, in Bournemouth, Gloucestershire, Plymouth, Devon and Wiltshire. We serve children aged from age 3 to 19, in ten primary academies; an all-through 4–16 academy; a secondary academy; the University Technical College in Plymouth; and three special academies. This diverse portfolio provides us with a comprehensive understanding of the needs of a wide range of learners.

Our core values are aspiration, resilience, excellence, integrity and service and our aspiration is for every young person to fulfil their potential. Social mobility and social justice are important to us at Reach South. We equip our leaders to make sure their schools are at the centre of their communities, and provide pathways to success for each pupil.  

Reach South schools are encouraged to innovate and demonstrate a pioneering spirit. Engaging with high-impact teaching methods, evidence-based interventions, and research-led approaches are all recommended to drive continuous improvement. 

Reach South Academy Trust is on a pioneering journey. We want to work in partnership with more schools who share our vision, so that together, we can have a transformative impact on the education of more young people.

Tom Leverage
Chief Executive Officer