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  • Celebrating Shelley College's Outstanding Ofsted Success

    Published 16/01/25

    Shelley College, A SHARE Academy is thrilled to announce the exceptional outcome of their recent Ofsted inspection, which took place on Tuesday 10th and Wednesday 11th December 2024. The inspection team graded all areas; Sixth Form, Behaviour and Attitudes, Quality of Education, Personal Development and Leadership & Management as ‘Outstanding’ in recognition of the remarkable standards they uphold across the school.

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  • Whitcliffe Mount Earns Spot in Top 50 Most Improved Schools​​​​​​​

    Published 10/01/25

    Students and staff at Whitcliffe Mount, a SHARE academy, Cleckheaton are celebrating being named in the top fifty most improved schools in England in 2023/24 according to the rankings published by The Excellence Hub in November 2024. Rebecca Hesmondhalgh, Headteacher, said “We are very proud of the progress made by all our students and of the journey that the school has been on in the last two years. Students who sat their examinations in the summer of 2024 worked incredibly hard and deserved all that they achieved; they gained places in a range of aspirational sixth forms and colleges and have bright futures. The school is delighted to have been ranked in the Top 50 most improved schools and it has been lovely to share this news with our students, parents/carers and staff”. Whitcliffe Mount is the only school in Kirklees Local Authority, West Yorkshire to have been named in the Top 50 list in the academic year of 2023/24.

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  • Join SHARE Multi-Academy Trust and make a difference in education

    Published 05/12/24

    Recruiting governance roles now!

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  • Sixth Form Students Shine at the Royal Albert Hall

    Published 02/12/24

    We are delighted to congratulate six of our talented Shelley College Sixth Form students who recently had the incredible opportunity to perform at the Royal Albert Hall as part of the Music for Youth Proms.

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  • SHARE Multi-Academy Trust Schools Raise Funds for BBC Children in Need

    Published 19/11/24

    Pupils, staff, and families across SHARE Multi-Academy Trust’s primary and secondary schools came together to support BBC Children in Need with a range of fun and inspiring fundraising activities.

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  • Thinking about joining a trust?

    Published 25/01/24

    Why join us?

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  • Ofsted have rated Royds Hall and Luck Lane primary as a ‘Good’ school

    Published 05/05/23

    We are delighted that Ofsted have rated Royds Hall and Luck Lane primary as a ‘Good’ school. Where “the teaching of reading is a real strength” and “there is a warmth, ambition, and palpable feeling of community.”

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  • Thornhill Community Academy Celebrates a ‘Good’ Ofsted Result

    Published 25/04/23

    Staff and students at Thornhill Community Academy were delighted to have received a ‘good’ rating under the new Ofsted education inspection framework. The report follows an inspection of the Academy that took place in February in which inspectors rated the Academy overall as ‘good’ with ‘outstanding’ leadership and management.

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  • Train to Teach - C&K Teaching School Hub Information Events

    Published 07/03/23

    The information events provide you with the opportunity to find out more about becoming a qualified primary or secondary school teacher. The team will be on hand to answer many of your likely queries about the course, as well as areas such as funding, employment opportunities and support.

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  • Celebrating the life and work of our former Headteacher Miss Jennifer Templar

    Published 04/01/23

    In December, we sadly shared the news of the passing of our much loved former Headteacher. Jenny was Headteacher of Whitcliffe Mount school from September 2013 until October 2022. Jenny fought the bravest of battles against cancer, she will be deeply missed by the whole school and trust community. The school meant everything to Jenny, she knew every student, their family and every member of staff. She loved nothing more than celebrating successes at every opportunity. Jenny’s enthusiasm and passion will be greatly missed by all who were fortunate enough to know her.  

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  • Millbridge Primary Academy celebrates a highly positive OFSTED report

    Published 13/12/21

    Staff and pupils are celebrating the publication of an OFSTED report that confirms Millbridge is now ‘good’ in all areas. Inspectors visited the school on the 5th and 6th October and were impressed by the positive transformation that has taken place since their last visit.

    The report notes that:

    “Parents recognise the hard work that has been put in place to improve Millbridge and make it a happier place for pupils. Parents can see teachers have high expectations of what their children can achieve. They say teachers support their children well.”

    It also states that ‘Pupils enjoy coming to school’ and how an ‘exciting curriculum is in place.’

    The school had been placed in special measures before it joined Share Multi Academy Trust in 2014. Inspectors added that:

    “The multi-academy trust and local governors are committed to continue making positive changes at Millbridge. This effective team takes the time to understand what needs to change and checks that it happens. The team has not shied away from looking outside of the school for ideas. The desire to have the best standards for pupils is at the forefront.”

    Lauren McCaffrey, the Headteacher, said, “I am so incredibly proud of my team, our pupils and their families. Everyone has worked so hard and the inspection outcome reflects the huge amount of progress we have made.”

    John McNally, CEO of SHARE MAT, added, ‘Lauren and her team have done a brilliant job at Millbridge. They have been supported superbly well by Michelle Lee, our Director of Primary Academies. I am delighted inspectors recognised what a happy and successful school it has become. They also understood our commitment to providing the very best standards for the children.’

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  • Interested in secondary or primary school teaching?

    Published 16/04/21

    Green Light Teaching School Alliance is now known as Calderdale & Kirklees School Direct and is now part of the newly formed Calderdale & Kirklees Teaching School Hub.

    Train to Teach

    Secondary and Primary places are still available - for more details click on the link below

    Calderdale and Kirklees Teaching School Hub - C&K School Direct ITT information 

    Calderdale and Kirklees Teaching School Hub 

    Please click on the link below for more information regarding the hub.

    Calderdale and Kirklees Teaching School Hub

     

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