Our Trust fosters the development of the whole child, not just academically. Our values of Excellence, Respect and Endeavour resonate throughout our halls and corridors.
Duncan Cook
CEO (Accounting Officer & Director of Education)I am delighted to welcome you to the Cotswold Beacon Academy Trust, a remarkable family of schools where we are driven, every day, by a commitment to being a world-class family of schools, harnessing a culture of excellence in education while celebrating individuality.
As the CEO of the Trust, I am immensely proud of the work we do, striving for the very best for our young people, and the communities we work with. We are not just a group of schools; we are a cross-phase family of primary and secondary academies aiming to develop our young people, from age 2-18, into great global citizens. Our academies are not just situated in Gloucestershire, they are deeply embedded in the hearts of the communities we serve.
Our Trust fosters the development of the whole child, not just academically. Our values of Excellence, Respect and Endeavour resonate throughout our halls and corridors.
Our Trust fosters the development of the whole child, not just academically. Our values of Excellence, Respect and Endeavour resonate throughout our halls and corridors. We champion the needs of all young people, we are community focused, and we realise the value of investment in staff development and wellbeing.
We have a highly experienced and skilled Board of Trustees and Executive Team. Our approach to school improvement encourages the sharing of best practice through promoting creative thinking, innovation and valuing all. We understand that this mission can only be achieved through dedication, expertise, and the passion of our staff. That’s why we place a strong emphasis on professional development, aiming to recruit, train, and develop experts in their field.
Every opportunity for schools to support each other, without compromising success, is explored. We share best practice, training opportunities, practical learning and social events. Our mission is simple yet profound: to provide every child with the best possible education and the opportunity to flourish and thrive.
"We believe in fostering a collaborative environment where individuals work together to achieve the very best outcomes and provision for all our children"
We believe in fostering a collaborative environment where individuals work together to achieve the very best outcomes and provision for all our children. We work closely together as a group of schools, but we also celebrate our differences, and each school retains their own individuality and uniqueness.
CBAT is on a very exciting journey, one where we feel challenged every day. We are proud to continuously seek to improve our pupil’s experience, develop our staff and offer opportunities for our communities. Our Trust is growing. We are ambitious, and we understand that growth comes as a result of demonstrating that we are strong Trust, making a difference for our communities.
I am honoured to lead such a fabulous, dedicated team of professionals who have the children at the forefront of everything they do. We are committed to working together to achieve our shared goals and aspirations, and we look forward to working with you to educate the next generation of young people in the South West.
CBAT offers a range of practical solutions to support your pupil experience and outcomes. Please do contact me to start a conversation about how we can work together in your community at info@cbat.academy.
"I am honoured to lead such a fabulous, dedicated team of professionals who have the children at the forefront of everything they do."