“Like a Village in a City”: Stuart Road Academy Praised in Ofsted Report
Published 06/05/26
Stuart Road Academy Exceeds Expectations with ‘Strong Standard’
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Read MoreReach South Academy Trust Welcomes Transforming Futures Trust
Published 01/05/26A group of specialist schools and provisions from Transforming Futures Trust have officially joined Reach South Academy Trust this month, strengthening the Trust’s commitment to inclusive education and high-quality support for children and young people with a wide range of needs.
Read MorePlymouth Primary Teacher Shortlisted for Prestigious National Teaching Award
Published 24/04/26Marlborough Primary’s Louise Kendall Shortlisted for Pearson National Teaching Award++
Read MoreReach South Academy Trust Hosts Successful Heads’ Forum
Published 30/03/26Leaders from across Reach South Academy Trust gathered for a day of collaboration, connection, and professional learning at the second Heads’ Forum of the 2025–2026 academic year. The event brought together Heads from all functions, Regional Directors, and members of the Trust’s Executive Team for a focused programme centred on continuous school improvement and Curriculum Led Financial Planning (CLFP).
Read MoreThe Springfields Academy wins prestigious award for supporting students who are young carers
Published 27/03/26The Springfields Academy has won a prestigious award for its work supporting young carers with their education.
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Read MoreReach South Academy Trust Hosts Second Inspiring Early Career Teacher Conference at Reed Hall
Published 18/03/26Last week, Reach South Academy Trust held its second Early Career Teacher (ECT) Conference at the beautiful Reed Hall, Exeter. Our colleagues from across the Trust gathered for a day of shared learning, collaboration and professional growth.
Read MoreCelebrating Millbay Academy’s Growing Partnership with Arts University Plymouth
Published 25/02/26At Reach South Academy Trust, we are proud to highlight the continued development of the partnership between Millbay Academy, one of our Plymouth schools, and Arts University Plymouth (AUP), a collaboration that is opening exciting creative opportunities for young people in our community.
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Read MoreKelly‑Leigh Kulyk Appointed Headteacher of New Gloucestershire Special School, GAIL
Published 17/02/26We are delighted to announce the appointment of Kelly‑Leigh Kulyk as the Headteacher of GAIL (Gloucestershire Academy for Inspirational Learning), our brand‑new special school set to open in early 2027.
Read MoreCelebrating Children’s Mental Health Week at Drake Primary Academy
Published 12/02/26This week, pupils at Drake Primary Academy, are taking part in a series of activities to mark Children’s Mental Health Week, a national initiative led by Place2Be to raise awareness of the importance of young people’s wellbeing.
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Read MorePlymouth Schools Recognised by Department for Education for Outstanding Support for Disadvantaged Pupils
Published 12/02/26National Recognition for Reach South Schools from Education Secretary
Read MoreLearning Spaces Built for the Future
Published 10/02/26On Friday 6 February, we proudly celebrated the official opening of Millbay Academy newly redeveloped Athenaeum Wing, a transformational £8.1 million investment made possible by the Department for Education.
Read MoreFrom Westminster to Plymouth: Parliament Comes to the Classroom at Drake Primary Academy
Published 11/12/25Drake Primary Academy, was delighted to welcome Tomas Williams, the Senior Education and Engagement Officer for the South West of England, as part of the UK Parliament’s Education Service outreach programme this month.
