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  • Grazeley C of E Primary School Officially Joins
    Sep 1 2025

    Grazeley C oF E Primary School officially joins The Keys Academy Trust We are absolutely delighted to welcome Grazeley C of E Primary School as the 13th school in The Keys Academy Trust. Grazeley has been working closely with us over the past year, and it has been a real pleasure getting to know the staff. Their values, ethos and commitment to providing the very best for every child fit perfectly with our family of schools, so it feels wonderful to now make this partnership official. Hester Wooller, CEO of The Keys Academy Trust, said: “We are thrilled to formally welcome Grazeley into our Trust.
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  • Awesome Books and Inspiring a Love of Reading
    Jul 18 2025

    At The Keys Academy Trust, we believe that reading opens doors to opportunity, imagination, and lifelong learning. That’s why we are thrilled to announce the beginning of an exciting partnership with Awesome Books, a local company dedicated to making books accessible for all. As part of this collaboration, Awesome Books has generously donated 3,710 books to our schools, helping us transform reading spaces and create new opportunities for our pupils. These books have already made a huge impact: Home libraries for our disadvantaged pupils, ensuring every child has books to enjoy at home.
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  • Celebrating One Year with Uplands
    Jun 3 2025

    The Keys Academy Trust is proud to mark the first anniversary of Uplands Primary School and Nursery since they officially joined the Trust on 1 June 2024. The school has seen strengthened collaboration, professional development opportunities, and a renewed focus on delivering an exceptional education for every child. The milestone is being celebrated by staff, pupils, parents, and members of the wider Keys family. Since joining The Keys, the team at Uplands has taken part in a range of Trust-wide initiatives, including our leadership conference, wellbeing programmes and subject collaboration projects.
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  • My New Term Launches in all Schools
    May 9 2025

    The Keys Academy Trust is pleased to announce the launch of the MyNewTerm recruitment portal across all of our schools. This initiative is a key part of our People Strategy, reinforcing our commitment to attracting, recruiting, and retaining the very best staff to support the success of our pupils and schools. We aim to recruit and retain the best people through consistent recruitment processes and by valuing our current employees. We recognise our employees as our most important asset, and we understand that the quality and commitment of our staff are critical to our success.
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  • North Hub Equestrian Event
    Mar 24 2025

    Pupils from five schools within The Keys Academy Trust had the fantastic opportunity to visit Lands End Equestrian Centre on Thursday 20 March, where their love of learning came to life in a hands-on exciting way. During their visit, pupils enjoyed grooming horses, washing their tales and exploring the stables. They also got the chance to meet a variety of other animals including chickens, goats and even peacocks! The experience was both educational and enriching, allowing them to learn more about animal care.
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  • Welcoming Dr. Louise Ceska as a Trustee
    Mar 18 2025

    We are delighted to announce that Dr. Louise Ceska has joined The Keys Academy Trust as a trustee. With an extensive background in education, leadership, and coaching, Dr. Ceska brings a wealth of expertise and a deep commitment to ensuring the highest standards of teaching, pastoral care, and pupil development across our schools. Dr. Ceska has had a distinguished career in secondary education, serving as Headteacher of Newlands Girls’ School, where she successfully led the school to achieve an ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted rating. Her leadership extended beyond the school gates, as she played an active role in educational governance and advisory groups, including representing the Berkshire Association of Secondary Heads (BASH) at SACRE.
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  • Biggest Ever Football Session
    Mar 10 2025

    The Keys Academy Trust was proud to take part in The English Football Association’s ‘Biggest Ever Football Session’ on Friday 7th March, a nationwide initiative to celebrate and encourage girls’ participation in football. The event, held at Alder Grove CofE Primary School, saw 80 girls from Year 3 & 4 across the Trust come together for an unforgettable day of sport, teamwork, and inspiration. The session was supported by the Reading FC Community Trust, whose coaches delivered engaging activities designed to develop skills and build confidence. Adding to the excitement, players from the Reading FC Women’s Team made a special appearance, offering advice, encouragement, and sharing their own experiences of playing football, as well as getting involved in matches with the girls as well.
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  • Supporting Young Minds
    Feb 24 2025

    Our Schools Unite for Children's Mental Health As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting the communities we serve, all of our schools proudly came together to raise awareness and funds for Young Minds, a charity dedicated to improving children’s mental health. Through a range of creative and engaging activities, our pupils are not only contributing to an important cause, but also learning valuable lessons about wellbeing, resilience, and the power of community. Across our schools, events took place to support Young Minds included: St Sebastian’s C of E Primary School hosting a ‘Happy Monday’, where pupils wore bright colours to spread positivity. Uplands Primary School and Nursery having a fun-filled day of fundraising.
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  • Celebrating the Success of the 2025 Annual Leadership Conference
    Feb 10 2025

    The Keys Academy Trust’s Annual Leadership Conference 2025 was a resounding success, bringing together over 40 school leaders from across Wokingham and Bracknell for a day of collaboration, reflection, and professional development. Held at The Crowne Plaza Reading East Hotel, the event provided an invaluable opportunity for leaders to connect, share best practices, and gain new insights to strengthen their leadership. Inspiring Speakers and Meaningful Discussions Julie Sherrington’s session, Specialist Knowledge for Leaders: Unlocking Outstanding Early Years Provision , provided deep insights into the essential aspects of early years education. She emphasised the importance of the prime areas of learning, highlighting their role in building strong foundations for children’s cognitive and emotional development.
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  • STEM Sparks Curiosity
    Jan 23 2025

    On Wednesday, 22nd January 2025, Alder Grove CofE Primary School hosted an exciting STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths) Workshop, welcoming six schools from both the Trust and the local community. The event was organised in partnership with Playing STEAM, a local company known for running engaging after-school and holiday clubs. The workshop provided an inspiring hands-on experience for Year 3 and 4 pupils, who explored a range of STEM-based challenges. Activities included: Engineering – Building sturdy structures like budding architects Technology – Programming robots to complete tasks Science & Discovery – Unearthing gemstones in a simulated archaeological dig The afternoon was buzzing with excitement, as pupils worked together in school teams to problem-solve, create, and experiment.
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