Every child deserves to be the best they can be
Our #EMATter Academies
East Midlands Academy Trust
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Every child deserves to be the best they can be
EMAT is a community of schools made up of an all-through school in Northampton, a secondary school in Oundle and 10 primary schools in Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes.
Welcome to
East Midlands Academy Trust
Our Trust was first established in 2012 and now has around 5,500 pupils and 600 staff with 12 schools across Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes.
Our #EMATters ethos
Every school in EMAT is committed to providing the highest standard of education so that all children are supported to be the best they can be.
Inclusion
We ensure all pupils can access a wide and relevant curriculum.
Innovation
We use research from the forefront of educational research to inform and continually improve our curriculum.
Impact
Our ambition is that all pupils make good progress, both academically and in their personal development and achieve the best possible outcomes.
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Latest news
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East Midlands Academy Trust
09 September 2026
‘Vibrant’ and ‘inclusive’ Orchard Academy praised by Ofsted
East Midlands Academy Trust
27 August 2026
Prince William School students’ hard work results in strong A Level grades
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Castle Academy
15 Jul 2026
Pupils and staff at Castle Academy celebrate glowing Ofsted report
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Castle Academy
15 Jul 2026
Olympic stars visit 10 schools as part of biggest ever EMAT Torch Relay
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Hardingstone Academy
15 Jul 2026
Olympic stars visit 10 schools as part of biggest ever EMAT Torch Relay
Hardingstone Academy
15 Jul 2026
Hardingstone pupils take a stand against bullying
Northampton International Academy
26 Aug 2026
NIA GCSE results
Northampton International Academy
27 Aug 2026
Congratulations NIA students
EMAT: Our Journey
Our story so far...
2012
Our MAT is established
2014
Castle, Hardingstone and Stimpson join
2015
Prince William School joins
2016
Northampton International Academy opens
2018
We become East Midlands Academy Trust
2021
First EMAT Olympics takes place
2022
Trust opens three SEND units
2023
EMAT Training Hub launched
2024
NIA6 campus opens
2024
Launch of #EMATter of the Month award
2025
Trust opens fourth SEND unit
Our #EMATters Locations
Boddington C of E Academy
Chacombe C of E Academy
Castle Academy
Culworth C of E Academy
Hardingstone Academy
Naseby C of E Academy
Northampton International Academy
Orchard Academy
Prince William School
Shepherdswell Academy
Stimpson Avenue Academy
Wilbarston C of E Academy