humber education trust

What humber education trust does

Humber Education Trust is a multi-academy trust (MAT) and exempt charity, registered as a company limited by guarantee in England and Wales (company number 08682547) and regulated by the Secretary of State for Education. Founded in 2017 through the merger of schools including those previously associated with the North Carr Collaborative Academy Trust (NCCAT), the trust operates 17 schools across Hull, the East Riding of Yorkshire, and North East Lincolnshire, serving pupils aged 3-19 across mainstream primary, special educational needs, and alternative provision settings. It is consistently recognised by the Department for Education as one of the highest performing MATs in England based on Key Stage 2 progress and attainment data, with multiple schools holding Ofsted 'Outstanding' ratings and the trust reporting record-breaking SATs results (81% achieving the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Mathematics combined versus 63% nationally).

The trust's core product is its school network, supplemented by a portfolio of support and training services: the HET Centre for Education and Leadership Development (a staff learning ecosystem spanning training, coaching, Teacher Research Groups, and workshops), Teaching and Learning Ambassadors, an Early Communication Team, an Inclusion Support Service, Autism Education Trust Training, Team Teach Training, and Train to Teach programmes. Its proprietary Teaching Toolkits, available in booklet and App formats, are based on evidence-based research on effective teaching and responsive coaching. Underlying technology is primarily standard web infrastructure (Juniper Education website platform, Google Analytics, Google Maps, YouTube integration) rather than differentiated technology; differentiation rests on teaching methodology, leadership capacity, and central service consolidation.

The business model is that of a state-funded education provider: the trust receives government per-pupil funding and local authority high-needs top-ups for its academies, with no direct fees charged to pupils or families. Staff salaries are set in line with STPCD and NJC pay awards. Growth occurs through schools converting to academy status and joining the trust, managed by the central team. The trust is privately structured with no parent company, no external institutional investors, and is not publicly traded. Governance is provided by a Board of Trustees and Members; Rachel Wilkes OBE serves as Chief Executive and Accounting Officer. Marketing relies on organic social (LinkedIn, Facebook, BlueSky, Instagram), website/newsletter content, ETeach recruitment listings, and participation in conferences and community partnerships.

Name

humber education trust

Legal name

Humber Education Trust

Website

https://humbereducationtrust.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Humber Education Trust is a multi-academy trust operating 17 primary and special schools across Hull and North East Lincolnshire, providing state-funded education to pupils aged 3-19, recognised as one of the highest performing MATs in England.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Multi-Academy Trust Education Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Special Needs & Learning Differences Private Schools (EDAJABAH)

Keywords

• Multi-academy trust
• Primary school education
• Special educational needs
• School improvement services
• Teacher training programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Kingston upon Hull

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Education Funding: As a multi-academy trust operating state-funded schools, Humber Education Trust receives government funding for educational services. The trust manages public money ethically to enable enriching experiences and positive outcomes for all pupils.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Humber Education Trust operates a multi-academy trust comprising 17 schools across Hull and North East Lincolnshire, providing primary, special, and alternative provision education for pupils aged 3-19. The trust delivers centralised school improvement, inclusion support, SEND services, and staff professional development programmes, including the HET Centre for Education and Leadership Development, Teaching and Learning Ambassadors programme, Autism Education Trust Training, Team Teach Training, and Train to Teach.

Product overview

Humber Education Trust is a multi-academy trust operating as a unified educational platform consisting of 17 schools (primary, secondary, and special education settings) serving pupils aged 3-19 across Hull and North East Lincolnshire. The Trust provides core educational services through its school network, supplemented by professional development offerings including the HET Centre for Education and Leadership Development, Teaching and Learning Ambassadors program, and various support services such as the Early Communication Team and Inclusion Support Service. Additional training services include Autism Education Trust Training, Team Teach Training, and Train to Teach programs. The portfolio represents an integrated educational ecosystem where schools benefit from centralized support, shared resources, and collaborative professional development opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HET Centre for Education and Leadership Development: The umbrella term for the learning eco-system enabling staff within schools to learn, develop and collaborate together, including training, coaching, conferences, courses, Teacher Research Groups, moderation, and workshops.
• Teaching and Learning Ambassadors

Products and services

• Humber Education Trust Schools Network A multi-academy trust operating 17 schools (primary, special, and alternative provision) across Hull and North East Lincolnshire, providing education services for pupils aged 3-19.
• HET Centre for Education and Leadership Development An umbrella term for the trust's learning ecosystem enabling staff within schools to learn, develop and collaborate together, including training, coaching, conferences, courses, Teacher Research Groups (TRGs), moderation, role-performance development activities, and workshops.
• Inclusion Support Service Specialised support service for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) across the Trust schools.
• Early Communication Team Inclusion support service providing early communication support for children with additional needs across Trust schools.
• Autism Education Trust Training Training programmes for staff on autism awareness and educational approaches, delivered across Trust schools.
• Team Teach Training Positive handling and behaviour management training for staff across Trust schools.
• Train to Teach Teacher training and development programmes for individuals pursuing a career in education.
• Teaching and Learning Ambassadors Program School-based teachers from across the Trust who consider and disseminate evidence-based research findings for the benefit of all schools within the Trust.

Quantifiable outcome

• 86% expected standard in Reading, 85% in Writing, 88% in Mathematics, 81% combined (compared to 63% nationally)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• East Riding of Yorkshire CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 November 2024Partnership with East Riding of Yorkshire Council for SEND Conference held November 2024, welcoming 130 delegates. Council subsidised venue and refreshments.
• Hull City CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 November 2024Partnership with Hull City Council for SEND Conference Day 2 in November 2025, welcoming 110 delegates.
• Hessle Golf ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChatsworth Café and Blue Ceramics vocational students provided café service at Hessle Golf Club Captain's Day. Students served refreshments, maintained service standards, and showcased ceramics products, generating over £190 in sales.
• Chatsworth CafécoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGanton School's flagship vocational programme developing workplace skills in hospitality and service sectors through community café events and external events.
• Blue CeramicscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGanton School's successful art and design enterprise producing handcrafted ceramic products. Nearly a decade of development led by vocational team.
• CranswickminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal business partner supporting Ganton School's Chop & Change programme. Chefs volunteered time and expertise at events.
• The DeepminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHull aquarium partner supporting Ganton School's Chop & Change programme and vocational curriculum.
• DoubleTree by Hilton HullminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partner supporting Chop & Change programme, providing real-world working environment experiences for learners.
• John Good GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual John Good Group Summer BBQ hosted by Ganton School's Chop & Change programme learners.
• Juniper EducationcoreTechnology or IntegrationWebsite design provider for Humber Education Trust school websites.
• VantagETSHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvider of Early Career Teacher events and National Professional Qualifications for trust staff development.
• Thrive Hull PartnershipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosted Relationships That Matter Recognition Awards at Guildhall in Hull, celebrating impact of positive relationships on children and young people.
• Browne Jacobson LLPminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLaw firm providing complaints handling training session and HR/safer recruitment training for trust staff.
• SERCOminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTraining provider delivering apprenticeships including Business & Administration Level 2 for trust staff.
• Hull Business Training CentreminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApprenticeship training provider for trust staff.
• YH Training ServiceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApprenticeship training provider for trust staff.
• Hull CollegeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApprenticeship training provider for trust staff.
• Tigers TrustminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSports facility provider hosting HET Mainstream Primary Football Tournament at Tigers Trust Arena.
• Emily RubinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCERTS Model co-author delivering training conference in Hull, deepening knowledge on Social Communication, Emotional Regulation, and Transactional Support.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Oasis Community Learning: Oasis Community Learning is a UK multi-academy trust operating a network of primary, secondary and special schools across multiple regions, comparable to HET as a state-funded MAT delivering inclusive education with centralised support services.
• Harris Federation: Harris Federation is one of England's largest MATs operating primary, secondary and special academies with a strong focus on school improvement and staff development, closely mirroring HET's operating model.
• Ark (Absolute Return for Kids): Ark operates a network of academies across England serving disadvantaged communities, with central school improvement functions, making it a directly comparable MAT peer to Humber Education Trust.
• Outwood Grange Academies Trust: Outwood Grange Academies Trust is a large northern England MAT known for school improvement and performance turnaround, comparable to HET in operating geography and improvement-led ethos.
• Delta Academies Trust: Delta Academies Trust is a northern-focused MAT operating a portfolio of primary and secondary academies, comparable to HET as a regional multi-academy trust with a school improvement mission.
• Northern Education Trust: Northern Education Trust operates a portfolio of primary and secondary academies across the North of England, directly comparable to HET as a geographically concentrated MAT focused on school improvement.

Broad incumbents

• United Learning: United Learning is one of the largest UK MATs operating a broad portfolio of state and independent schools nationally; comparable to HET as an incumbent MAT operator but at materially greater scale and breadth.
• Academies Enterprise Trust (AET): Academies Enterprise Trust is a large national MAT operating primary, secondary and special academies; comparable to HET in operating model but with significantly larger scale and geographic spread.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/HumberEdTrust
• Facebookfacebook.com/HumberEdTrust
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/humber-education-trust
• Instagraminstagram.com/humbereducationtrust

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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