Cumbria Education Trust

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Cumbria Education Trust
Established2015
Type Multi Academy Trust
Location
  • Longtown Road, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 1AR
Key people
Lorrayne Hughes, Chief Executive
Website https://www.cumbriaeducationtrust.org/

Cumbria Education Trust (formerly William Howard Trust) is a multi-academy trust of primary and secondary academies throughout Cumbria. It was established in September 2015 to sponsor the new Workington Academy following the merger of Southfield Technology College and Stainburn School and Science College. [1] [2]

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Leadership

The Chief Executive is Lorrayne Hughes, who has led the organisation since its inception. Prior to this role, she was Headteacher of William Howard School in Carlisle. In recognition of her service to education, Hughes was awarded an OBE in the 2024 King's Birthday Honours. [3]

Academies

Cumbria Education Trust oversees the management of 12 primary academies and 5 secondary academies. Additionally, it operates the West Coast Sixth Form, a collaboration between The Whitehaven Academy and Workington Academy, with facilities spanning both sites. [4]

Primary

Secondary

References

  1. ↑ "Workington Academy given go ahead". BBC News. 30 July 2015. Retrieved 23 May 2023.
  2. ↑ "The CET Story". Cumbria Education Trust. Retrieved 23 May 2023.
  3. ↑ "Cumbria school leader appointed OBE". BBC News. Retrieved 12 January 2025.
  4. ↑ "Our Academies". Cumbria Education Trust. Retrieved 23 May 2023.
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