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Reach South Academy Trust

Letter from Tom Leverage, CEO

Welcome to Reach South Academy Trust

Welcome to Reach South Academy Trust, each of our schools is unique, but we are stronger together as a family. Our mission is to transform the lives of young people by providing them with a high quality inclusive education. 

The trust is made up of 16 academies across the South West of England, in Bournemouth, Gloucestershire, Plymouth, Devon and Wiltshire. We serve children aged from age 3 to 19, in ten primary academies; an all-through 4–16 academy; a secondary academy; the University Technical College in Plymouth; and three special academies. This diverse portfolio provides us with a comprehensive understanding of the needs of a wide range of learners.

Our core values are aspiration, resilience, excellence, integrity and service and our aspiration is for every young person to fulfil their potential. Social mobility and social justice are important to us at Reach South. We equip our leaders to make sure their schools are at the centre of their communities, and provide pathways to success for each pupil.  

Reach South schools are encouraged to innovate and demonstrate a pioneering spirit. Engaging with high-impact teaching methods, evidence-based interventions, and research-led approaches are all recommended to drive continuous improvement. 

Reach South Academy Trust is on a pioneering journey. We want to work in partnership with more schools who share our vision, so that together, we can have a transformative impact on the education of more young people.

Tom Leverage
Chief Executive Officer

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Details of the amount of time off taken by staff who are union officials - Financial Statements Reach South   

Gender pay gap information - Governance Reach South

The structure and remit of the members, board of Trustees, its Committees and Local governing bodies (the Trust’s scheme of delegation), and the full names of the chair of each - Governance | Reach SouthTrust Board | Reach SouthMembers | Reach South

Current Memorandum of Association, Articles of Association, Funding Agreement,  - Governance | Reach South

Annual Audited Accounts, Annual Report, number of employees whose gross annual salary and benefits exceed £100k, in £10k bandings, and as an extract of your financial statements for the previous year that ended on 31 August On the Trust website - Financial Statements | Reach South

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