The Park Academies Trust

What The Park Academies Trust does

The Park Academies Trust (TPAT) is a Multi Academy Trust (MAT) and charitable company headquartered in Swindon, England, operating a network of 10 schools serving approximately 3,000 pupils from nursery through sixth form (ages 2-18). Founded in 2017 with the launch of Abbey Park School, the trust has grown through a combination of school additions and acquisitions, most recently bringing The Deanery CE Academy and Kingfisher CE Academy into the network in September 2024. The portfolio spans four primary schools (Bridlewood, Orchid Vale, Red Oaks, Kingfisher), four secondary schools (Abbey Park, Lydiard Park Academy, Highworth Warneford, Deanery CE), a Sixth Form, and the School of Solutions specialist provision delivering Complex Needs and Therapeutic Alternative Provision.

Revenue is generated almost exclusively through UK government funding mechanisms: per-pupil allocations from the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) under Master and Supplemental Funding Agreements, plus Local Authority top-up funding for SEND placements made through Education, Health and Care Plans administered by Swindon SEND Service. The trust charges no fees to pupils. Operating costs follow standard public sector pay scales and centralized procurement across the network.

Technology infrastructure is operational rather than differentiating: Foldr provides remote file access, Eteach handles recruitment, Nimbl supports staff benefits, and the trust maintains an internal data dashboard for school progress tracking. The TPAT 6 Learning Principles framework and the TPAT School Improvement Cycle (Stabilise, Repair, Improve, Sustain & Excel) constitute the core pedagogical and operational methodology. Strategic partnerships include the Swindon Teacher Training Partnership (STTP) with the University of Reading for PGCE-accredited teacher training, and memberships with the Confederation of School Trusts and SSAT.

Name

The Park Academies Trust

Legal name

The Park Academies Trust

Website

https://theparkacademiestrust.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Park Academies Trust is a Swindon-based Multi Academy Trust operating 10 schools serving approximately 3,000 pupils from nursery to sixth form, funded through UK government ESFA allocations and Local Authority SEND placements. The trust runs School of Solutions specialist provision and the STTP teacher training partnership with the University of Reading.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Primary and Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Charter Special Education & Inclusive Programs (EDAJACAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Special Needs & Learning Differences Private Schools (EDAJABAH)

Keywords

• Multi academy trust
• Primary education
• Secondary education
• Special educational needs
• Teacher training

Headquarters

HQ city

Swindon

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Education Funding: As a Multi Academy Trust, TPAT receives government funding through the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) for each academy. Funding is governed by Funding Agreements with the Secretary of State for Education, including Master Funding Agreements and Supplemental Funding Agreements for individual schools.
2. Local Authority SEND Placements: Admissions to Complex Needs Provision are led by the Local Authority SEND Service through Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) process. Places are allocated by Swindon SEND Service based on assessed need, generating funding for specialist provision.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Park Academies Trust is a Multi Academy Trust operating a family of schools delivering primary, secondary, and post-16 education across Swindon. It provides shared governance, curriculum alignment, school improvement support, and operational services to its member schools. In addition to mainstream education, the trust runs the School of Solutions specialist provision for complex needs and therapeutic alternative provision, and leads the Swindon Teacher Training Partnership (STTP) for trainee teachers.

Product overview

The Park Academies Trust is a Multi Academy Trust (MAT) operating as a unified educational organization rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core offering encompasses trust-level operations providing shared governance, curriculum alignment, school improvement frameworks, and central support services to member schools. The trust's portfolio includes 10 member schools spanning primary, secondary, and sixth form education (Abbey Park School, Bridlewood Primary School, Lydiard Park Academy, Orchid Vale Primary School, Red Oaks Primary School, The Deanery CE Academy, Highworth Warneford School, Kingfisher CE Academy, and TPAT Sixth Form), serving approximately 3,000 pupils. Supporting educational services include School of Solutions (complex needs provision and therapeutic alternative provision) and the Swindon Teacher Training Partnership (STTP) for teacher development. All schools operate under shared values of ambition, courage, respect, and integrity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Abbey Park School An 11-16 secondary school in North Swindon serving approximately 1,150 pupils, rated GOOD across all OFSTED categories in February 2023.
• Bridlewood Primary School A one-form entry primary school educating over 230 pupils from nursery to Year 6 with modern facilities.
• Lydiard Park Academy An 11-16 mixed comprehensive academy in West Swindon serving approximately 1,280 pupils, rated Good by OFSTED for over twelve years. Includes a Special Resource Provision for 15 pupils with autism.
• Orchid Vale Primary School An inclusive primary school with modern, purpose-built facilities educating over 500 pupils from nursery through Year 6.
• Red Oaks Primary School A fully inclusive primary school with modern, purpose-built facilities serving over 500 pupils from nursery to Year 6. Includes two Special Resource Provisions for pupils with complex learning difficulties and hearing impairment.
• The Deanery CE Academy A Church of England Academy for students aged 11-18 with approximately 840 pupils, joined TPAT in September 2024, focusing on the whole child through sport, leadership, creative and performing arts.
• Highworth Warneford School An 11-16 secondary school serving the market town of Highworth and surrounding area with over 650 pupils, rated Good by OFSTED.
• Kingfisher CE Academy A two-form entry primary school with approximately 95 pupils currently, with capacity to grow to 420 pupils aged 4-11 plus 76 nursery places when full.
• The Park Academies Trust Sixth Form A sixth form centre providing academic rigour with focus on A level and vocational qualifications, serving approximately 250 students.
• School of Solutions Specialist provision combining Complex Needs Provision across three schools (12 places at The Deanery and 24 at Kingfisher, totalling 60 places) with four Therapeutic Alternative Provisions for Key Stage 2, 3, and 4 and an outreach service from Nursery to Post-16, featuring an emotional quotient curriculum and project-based learning with an evidence-based approach (Bowlby, Ainsworth, Maslow, Dan Siegal).
• Swindon Teacher Training Partnership (STTP) An in-school teacher training programme providing practical experience alongside academic expertise delivered by the University of Reading, leading to a PGCE qualification. Operated as a collaboration between TPAT and other Swindon schools to recruit and train teachers locally.

Quantifiable outcome

• 21.2% average attendance increase for School of Solutions students in their home schools (June 2021)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• University of ReadingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe University of Reading delivers aspects of the core teacher training programme for the Swindon Teacher Training Partnership (STTP) and guides trainees through academic assignments leading to PGCE qualification. This academic partnership provides the theoretical underpinning for in-school practical training.
• EteachcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEteach is the trust's dedicated recruitment platform for advertising all school vacancies across the trust. Job listings for all member schools are managed through Eteach pages including Lydiard Park Academy, Abbey Park School, Red Oaks School, Orchid Vale Primary, Bridlewood Primary, and Highworth Warneford School.
• NimblcoreTechnology or IntegrationNimbl is a staff benefit platform providing all trust employees with access to professional development resources and tools. Every member of staff has access to Nimbl as part of the trust's commitment to staff development and wellbeing.
• FoldrsupportingTechnology or IntegrationFoldr provides remote file access technology across trust schools. Staff and students can access school files remotely via web browser or download the app from Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
• Confederation of School Trusts (CST)supportingOthersTPAT is affiliated with the Confederation of School Trusts, a national body representing and supporting academy trusts. CST provides advocacy, guidance and professional network for trust governance.
• SSAT (Schools, Students and Teachers network)supportingOthersTPAT maintains membership with SSAT, an educational network providing professional development, events, and resources for schools. SSAT membership supports the trust's improvement agenda.
• Swindon Teacher Training Partnership (STTP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTPAT leads the Swindon Teacher Training Partnership, a collaboration with other Swindon schools to recruit and train teachers locally. STTP offers practical in-school experience underpinned by University of Reading academic expertise, leading to PGCE qualification.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Reach Academy Trust: UK Multi Academy Trust operating primary and secondary schools with a strong inclusion ethos; closely comparable in size, mission, and operating model to TPAT.
• Greenwood Academies Trust: UK Multi Academy Trust running primary and secondary academies with explicit focus on inclusion and SEND; comparable in scale, mission, and SEND-emphasis to TPAT.
• STEP Academy Trust: Mid-sized UK Multi Academy Trust operating a cluster of primary and secondary schools in a defined geographic region; closely comparable in scale and trust-level operating model to TPAT.

Broad incumbents

• ARK (Absolute Return for Kids): UK charity running a network of academies with explicit focus on educational disadvantage and inclusion; mission-aligned with TPAT but operating at materially greater scale.
• The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT): UK MAT operating 40+ primary and secondary academies with focus on school improvement; comparable multi-academy operating model to TPAT.
• United Learning: National UK MAT and independent school group running a mix of state-funded academies and independent schools; comparable in school-improvement framework approach to TPAT's Stabilise-Repair-Improve-Sustain & Excel cycle.
• Oasis Community Learning: One of the largest UK MATs operating 50+ academies across primary and secondary phases with explicit inclusion and community-hub mission, sharing TPAT's 'whole-child' approach but at materially larger scale.
• Academies Enterprise Trust (AET): Large UK MAT operating primary, secondary, and special schools nationally; the special-school portfolio is particularly comparable to TPAT's School of Solutions SEND provision.
• Harris Federation: Large UK MAT operating primary, secondary, and sixth-form academies with proven school-improvement track record; comparable in operating model to TPAT but at significantly greater scale and geographic breadth.
• Outwood Grange Academies Trust: Large UK MAT with documented school-improvement methodology and a primary/secondary portfolio; comparable in improvement-framework approach to TPAT.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/ParkAcademies
• Facebookfacebook.com/theparkacademiestrust
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tpat

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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