6th October 2026
Wingfield Academy achieves strong Ofsted report
Wingfield Academy has been recognised as operating at a Strong Standard by Ofsted, achieving this rating in five of the six areas assessed under the inspectorate’s new framework. Inspectors praised the Rotherham secondary school’s high expectations, inclusive culture and strong leadership, highlighting that pupils feel safe, behave with respect and make excellent progress, particularly...
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6th October 2026
Ofsted “strong standard” across all areas
New College Doncaster have secured a very positive Ofsted report, meeting the “strong standard” threshold in every category. The first school or college in NCLT to be inspected under the new Ofsted framework, NCD’s Ofsted report covered safeguarding, inclusion, leadership and governance, education programmes for young people and provision for learners with high needs. In all of these, the Ofsted...
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12th August 2026
From Pupil to Principal: Wingfield Academy Headteacher Featured in Rotherham Advertiser
New Collaborative Learning Trust is delighted to see Wingfield Academy Headteacher, Jordon O’Neill, featured in the Rotherham Advertiser in recognition of her remarkable journey from pupil to principal. Having attended Wingfield Academy herself, Jordon returned to the school after completing her education and has dedicated her career to supporting young people within the community...
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19th June 2026
NCLT Director of Primary wins Lifetime Award from Pearson National Teaching Awards
Trudi Toms, New Collaborative Learning Trust’s Director of Primary Education, has won a Silver Award in the Lifetime Achievement category, and may yet win the Gold Award, announced in the autumn. As teacher, headteacher, and MAT CEO, Trudi has had a profound impact on the lives of young people and colleagues for over 40 years...
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15th June 2026
Chair of NCLT receives OBE in birthday honours list
Diane Heritage, Chair of New Collaborative Learning Trust, has been awarded an OBE for services to education. Diane has been chair of NCLT since its formation in 2016, and before that has had a career including roles as headteacher, adviser, senior leader and consultant for organisations including Barnsley Council, the National College for School...
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29th September 2025
NCLT Governance Conference – At the Heart of Our Strategic Planning
On Wednesday 24th October, we welcomed colleagues from across the Trust to New College Doncaster for an afternoon of reflection, collaboration, and forward-thinking at our Governance Conference. The energy in the room was inspiring, and the contributions from every corner of the Trust reminded us of the strength we have when we come together....
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25th April 2025
New College Doncaster win their first New College VARSITY title
New College Doncaster clinched their first-ever victory at the annual New College VARSITY Tournament, held this year at the Allam Sports Centre at the University of Hull. After a string of victories from New College Pontefract in previous years, Doncaster’s triumph brings the trophy to Auckley for the first time. New College Bradford posted...
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18th September 2024
CEO Update – Results Special
Check out our ‘Results Special’ CEO update from...
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19th June 2024
Wingfield Academy Celebrates Double Triumph at Pearson National Teaching Awards
Wingfield Academy is thrilled to announce its exceptional achievement of winning two Pearson National Teaching ‘Silver’ Awards in the categories of ‘Making a Difference (Secondary School of the Year)’ and ‘Headteacher of the Year in a Secondary School’. These prestigious awards were announced during the National Thank a Teacher Day, making the occasion even...
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22nd April 2024
NCLT Welcomes LEAP schools
Brinsworth Academy and Dinnington High School have now joined New Collaborative Learning Trust. After several months of legal process and due diligence by both LEAP and NCLT, Brinsworth and Dinnington are now part of a multi-academy trust that now contains three primary schools, three secondary schools and three post-16 colleges. NCLT was formed following...
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