REAch2 Academy Trust is delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for three awards at the MAT Excellence Awards 2025. These national awards celebrate the exceptional work of multi-academy trusts across the country, recognising excellence in leadership, innovation, and impact.

Shortlisted Badge

This year, REAch2 has been named a finalist in the following categories:

  • MAT of the Year – Celebrating the collective achievements of all 62 REAch2 schools, the dedication of our staff, and the incredible progress being made across the Trust.
  • Environmental Trust of the Year – Recognising our commitment to sustainability, from embedding environmental education in our curriculum to the practical steps schools are taking to reduce their carbon footprint.
  • Staff Development Award – Highlighting our investment in the professional growth of our teams, ensuring that staff at all levels have access to high-quality training and career development opportunities.

These nominations reflect the hard work, innovation, and dedication of our school and central teams, who work tirelessly to provide the best possible education for over 21,000 children across our Trust.

Cathie Paine, CEO of REAch2, said:

"To be recognised in these three categories is a huge testament to the collective effort of our staff, pupils, and wider community. It is particularly special to see our commitment to environmental sustainability and staff development highlighted alongside our Trust-wide impact. These nominations belong to every single person in REAch2 who is making a difference every day in our schools. Congratulations to everyone!"

The MAT Excellence Awards are presented by Optimus Education, in partnership with the Confederation of School Trusts (CST), and celebrate the positive impact that multi-academy trusts are having across the education sector. Winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on 19 June 2025.

For more information about the awards, visit MAT Excellence Awards website.

Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this success. We are proud of what we are achieving together.