University of Winchester Academy Trust

What University of Winchester Academy Trust does

University of Winchester Academy Trust (UWinAT) is a Hampshire-based Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) sponsored by the University of Winchester. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Romsey, the trust operates eight primary, infant, and junior academies across Hampshire (Barton Farm Primary Academy, Stoneham Park Academy, Halterworth Primary School, Awbridge Primary School, Wellow Primary School, North Waltham Primary School, Orchard Infant School, and Droxford Junior School), delivering publicly funded education from Reception through Year 6 alongside early years and pre-school provision. The trust leverages the University of Winchester's 180-year heritage in teacher education and benefactors' research outputs (e.g., the Centre for Real-World Learning) to support a values-driven, research-informed curriculum.

UWinAT's primary revenue is government per-pupil funding from the Department for Education, distributed through Hampshire County Council's admissions system. Supplementary revenue is generated from a School-Led PGCE Initial Teacher Training programme via the Halterworth Training School Partnership, Early Career Framework delivery through the University of Birmingham, National Professional Qualifications via the Quality Through Leadership (QTL) partnership, and a £360K three-year Arts Council England Creativity Collaborative grant. The trust deliberately caps expansion at 10-12 schools, focused on primary education, with growth driven by inbound academy conversion of schools sharing its values.

Operations are supported by a 13-person central team covering finance, HR, estates, compliance, and administration, with school-level leadership forming a Leadership Board. The trust is a UK-registered educational charity and company limited by guarantee, governed by Members, Trustees, and Local Academy Committees, with the University of Winchester Vice-Chancellor sitting as a Member. Ownership is fully non-profit, with no private equity, venture capital, or public market involvement.

Name

University of Winchester Academy Trust

Legal name

University of Winchester Academy Trust

Website

https://uwinat.ac.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

University of Winchester Academy Trust (UWinAT) is a Hampshire-based Multi-Academy Trust operating eight primary, infant, and junior schools. Sponsored by the University of Winchester, it delivers publicly funded education, teacher training, and professional development services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Primary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Teacher Professional Development & In-Service Training Institutes (EDAHAFAM), Infant & Toddler Classrooms within Childcare Centers (EDACAGAC)

Keywords

• Primary education
• Academy trust
• Teacher training
• Primary schooling
• School sponsorship

Headquarters

HQ city

Romsey

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Education Funding: Schools receive government funding through the Department for Education based on pupil numbers. The trust manages this funding across its academies.
2. Teacher Training Services: Revenue from School-Led PGCE Initial Teacher Training programme and Early Career Framework delivery through partnerships with universities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Operates primary, infant, and junior schools in Hampshire, England as a Multi-Academy Trust. Delivers teacher training, including initial teacher training, supported by its sponsor the University of Winchester.

Product overview

The University of Winchester Academy Trust (UWinAT) is a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) sponsored by the University of Winchester, offering a portfolio of educational services including the operation of primary, infant, and junior schools across Hampshire. The trust's core offering consists of school-based education for children from Reception through Year 6, supplemented by early years provision and pre-school services. Beyond direct schooling, UWinAT provides teacher training through its School-Led PGCE Initial Teacher Training programme and Early Career Framework support for newly qualified teachers. The trust also offers professional development services including National Professional Qualifications via its QTL partnership, teacher and support staff career development programmes, and the Creativity Collaborative initiative funded by Arts Council England. The Real World Learning curriculum, developed in partnership with the Centre for Real-World Learning, underpins the educational approach across all schools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Primary school education State-funded primary education (including infant and junior phases) delivered across the trust's schools in Hampshire, England, for children of primary school age.
• Teacher training (including initial teacher training) Teacher training and development services, including initial teacher training (ITT), provided to internal staff and to external schools/trainees, supported by the trust's higher-education sponsor.

Quantifiable outcome

• Barton Farm received Outstanding Ofsted rating in 2023
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• University of South DenmarkminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2022Five UWinAT staff and Executive Leader visited Denmark in June 2022 to study early years learning and use of outdoors. Staff worked alongside colleagues at the University of South Denmark and visited schools and other settings.
• Lego EducationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2022During the Denmark International Study Tour, UWinAT staff worked with Lego Education team to explore how play enhances learning.
• Arts Council EnglandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUWinAT was selected as one of a small number of funded Creativity Collaboratives in the UK. This partnership provides a large grant of £360K over three years, giving the trust and invited colleagues access to international experts in creativity education. Teachers and leaders are supported with resources to innovate learning and develop inspiring creative pedagogy.
• Centre for Real-World Learning (CRL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCRL carries out research and consultancy on dispositional teaching in schools. Director Professor Bill Lucas is a UWinAT Trustee and is central to development of an inspiring curriculum. CRL focuses on teaching methods that develop positive learning dispositions like perseverance, effective reflection, and adaptability.
• Quality Through Leadership (QTL)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorQTL is a delivery partner for LLSE (Leadership Learning South East), licensed to provide reformed National Professional Qualifications. Delivered by highly skilled and local accredited facilitators, these qualifications extend professional skills and knowledge for staff across schools and MATs.
• University of WinchestercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe University of Winchester is the trust's sponsor, providing access to outstanding teacher education expertise and bespoke professional development programmes aligned to trust needs. The university has been educating teachers for over 180 years and is ranked Outstanding by Ofsted for ITT. The relationship provides research-informed practice and curriculum support.
• University of BirminghamminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEarly Career Framework for Early Career Teachers (Yr 1-2) within the trust is delivered through Capita/University of Birmingham programme, providing structured support for new teachers alongside local colleagues.
• Halterworth Training School PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead provider for School Direct Teacher Training in Hampshire, one of the largest ITT providers for both secondary and primary phases, working with The University of Winchester. Offers School-Led PGCE Initial Teacher Training programme.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BartonPrimary
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/uwinat

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Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

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