Welcome to
East Midlands Academy Trust
We are driven by a strong moral purpose that every child has the right to outstanding teaching and leadership.
We strive to be a high performing trust that demonstrates educational excellence, operational excellence and our #EMATters ethos, which is represented by our core values of inclusion, innovation and impact.
We set high expectations for our leaders and teachers to support and stretch every child to ensure they reach their full potential.
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Why EMAT?

Careers
As a growing multi-academy trust, there couldn’t be a better time to start or continue your career in education with East Midlands Academy Trust.
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Our Academies
We are committed to providing the highest standard of education in every school so that all pupils are supported to be the best that can be.
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Latest news
Get the latest news from our family of #EMATters schools and find out how we are making a difference to their educational outcomes.
Find out moreEMAT Training Hub
We now offer NPQs! There are some fully funded places available for staff from disadvantaged schools. Find out more about our training offer here.
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Meet our first #EMATter Master’s degree students!
We’re thrilled to announce that our first #EMATter staff have begin their Master’s degree studies, supported by EMAT.
Read more#EMATter Celebration Awards 2025 open for nominations
Do you know anyone who deserves to be recognised?
Read moreGold medallist inspires Shepherdswell and Orchard pupils to get active
Pupils at Shepherdswell Academy and Orchard Academy were thrilled to welcome triple Paralympian and wheelchair rugby gold medallist Kylie Grimes MBE for an inspiring visit focused around health and fitness last week (Thursday 6th March).
Read moreNorthampton International Academy receives LightBulb Award
Northampton International Academy has been recognised for its mental health excellence with a LightBulb Award.
Read moreStimpson Avenue Academy staff face their fears for community charity
Seven staff members from Stimpson Avenue Academy will be walking over broken glass and burning hot coals next month to raise money for charity.
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