We have been shortlisted for three prestigious awards in the Network for Education Excellence (nEdEx) School and Trust Leadership Awards 2026.
As we celebrate our 10 year anniversary this month, we have been shortlisted in the categories for ‘Most Improved Trust of the Year 2026’, ‘Trust of the Year (Large) 2026’ and Hexthorpe Primary as ‘Primary School of the Year 2026’.
We work with 26 primary, secondary and one specialist school in South Yorkshire and Cambridgeshire.
We entered the awards to reflect the investment and improvements made to all schools within the trust, with the purpose of improving the life chances of all pupils who attend Astrea schools.
This award shortlisting recognises the great progress made by Astrea and the whole staff team across our schools. All our schools are rated as Good by Ofsted inspectors.
The judging panel sent praise to the shortlisted entrants, saying “we received a huge number of entries across the board, so a huge congratulations!”
Rowena Hackwood, CEO for Astrea Academy Trust said: “I am thrilled that Astrea has been shortlisted for the nEdEx School and Trust Leadership Awards. This is due to the hard work and dedication put in by our staff, students and the wider community in improving all of our schools. We have a strong culture and ethos at Astrea, promising broad opportunities for our students, supported and sustained by a thriving community.”
The Network for Education Excellence (nEdEx) is a national network supporting senior leaders in schools, trusts and local authorities. Alongside the education awards, nEdEx runs conferences, networking events and leadership forums across the education sector. The awards ceremony will be held in Milton Keynes in June.
