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Our Schools
Across our community of schools our people are doing remarkable things by being fully engaged in work that transforms lives, supporting children and young people to grow in confidence and develop into citizens we are proud of. Our community of leaders, teachers and support staff work collaboratively to tackle some of society’s most critical challenges. Find out more about our schools below:
The Consortium Academy Trust
is made up of the following schools...
Cottingham
Cottingham High School
Cottingham High School places significant importance on creating a caring and supportive environment for all learners where every child really does matter. With high standards of academic attainment, uniform and behaviour, leaders, teachers and support staff strive for excellence in all that they do. The school’s community ethos is driven by a desire to ensure that every member of the school community can Believe, Achieve and Succeed. The school has a strong reputation for providing excellent pastoral care and guidance, and prides itself on adding value to the lives of learners, ensuring excellent destinations for all.
Croxby
Primary School
Croxby Primary School is a thriving primary school based in Cottingham. Learners at Croxby are kind, work hard and take pride in everything they do, and this is fostered by the positive relationships between members of the entire school community. In September 2023, Croxby opened its doors to a 25-place nursery, and it has specialist provision for learners with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The school is fully inclusive, and staff are committed to helping them have the best possible start in life by providing rich learning opportunities directed by their needs and interests.
Hessle
High School
Hessle High School is an inclusive school where students have many opportunities to develop their skills and abilities. Their curriculum and expectations grow and change to ensure learners are receiving the best possible education and are equipped to take advantage of all the opportunities available. Hessle offers a wide range of extracurricular opportunities for our learners, annually taking part in over 300 teams, clubs, and events. The Sixth Form, part of The Consortium Sixth Form College, is based in the historic Tranby House, a Grade II listed building that was fully refurbished and brought back to its former splendour in our recent renovation. Tranby House now comprises a Sixth Form social area and catering facilities as well as extensive study facilities. Sixth Form students play a full role in the life of the school, but equally will continue to enjoy the advantages of this dedicated provision.
Holderness
Academy
Holderness Academy is located in Preston with almost all learners living within a 12-mile radius from the school. Developing the Holderness Learner to be aspirational, resilient, respectful and kind is at the core of the academy’s work. Excellent links with businesses and other stakeholders supports learners to explore future careers and ambitions. Inclusion is at the heart of the academy and learners with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) benefit from excellent specialist support; and learners that need an adapted curriculum are successful on well-planned alternative pathways. Ambition for all learners is driven through a shared vision of inspiring and empowering young people to make a positive difference today; ready for tomorrow.
Howden
School
Howden School is a small secondary school, located in the heart of its community, serving nearly 660 learners aged 11-16. The school’s values of aspiration, courtesy and excellence inform every part of school life. The school actively works with Howden Juniors, its main feeder primary, to ensure the curriculum remains ambitious and builds on learners’ prior learning. Howden’s adaptive and inclusive curriculum ensures all learners have access to a high-quality education. Supporting this further is the specialist provision for learners with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and ‘The Bridge’ which is a support model to help learners stay on track.
Keyingham
Primary School
Keyingham Primary School, with just over 200 learners, is a school proud of its roots in the local community. The school’s values of curiosity, courage and kindness are reflected in behaviours, learning and the curriculum. The curriculum has a strong focus on experiential learning with a wonderfully embedded Forest School curriculum and an ambitious curriculum which is based on the principles of ‘learn more and see more so that they can be more!’. At the heart of the school is an excellent specialist provision for learners with social and communication difficulties.
Oakfield
School
Oakfield School is a co-educational school for both day and residential learners aged 11-16 years who have Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The school accommodates a maximum of 130 learners with Residential Provision for up to 34 learners. Oakfield aims to provide its learners with a unique and enriching experience to prepare them for the next stage of their academic learning journey.
Penshurst
Primary School
Penshurst Primary School is part of The Hessle Academy, a through-school educating over 1800 learners aged 3-19. Penshurst provides a warm and friendly environment where children are nurtured and supported to take their first steps on a journey of development and success. Our dedicated staff and leaders are committed to ensuring that children enjoy their learning and have developed a curriculum that instils curiosity and wonder in the world we live in. 'Learning to read, reading to learn and reading for pleasure' are common golden threads at Penshurst, along with a 'can-do' attitude. As part of our commitment to a sustainable future for all, pupils have the opportunity to take part in a range of impactful initiatives, including Eco Club, Forest School and Gardening Club.
Winifred Holtby
Academy
Winifred Holtby Academy is a beacon of inclusion with a clear vision to ‘Unlock potential through care and ambition for all’. 44% of learners categorised as ‘disadvantaged’ are supported well to access a carefully crafted and ambitious curriculum. The academy has excellent models of alternative curriculum and well-established Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 ‘Hubs’ for learners with SEND. The academy is committed to bring out the best in everyone by providing a learning culture that enables every learner to achieve well, be successful and be ready to take on the next stage in their life. Having a strong community ethos, close relationships with businesses and other stakeholders, has created a shared responsibility to do this.
Wolfreton School
and Sixth Form College
Wolfreton School and Sixth Form College is a large school based in Willerby serving almost 1500 learners aged 11-19. The school’s values of excellence, endeavour and respect are embedded in all aspects of school life. The school has a broad curriculum, giving learners the opportunity to learn the subjects they love. The school is well known for its excellent sporting facilities with learners achieving success in various competitive sports including rugby, football, badminton and netball. Teaching and learning fosters challenge by encompassing the methods of ‘teaching to the top’ and use of the ‘big question’ with excellent support for learners to be successful. An excellent careers programme and high ambition for all results in learners progressing to excellent destinations.
The Consortium
Sixth Form College
The Consortium Sixth Form College works together across two campuses at Hessle and Wolfreton to provide a vibrant and successful community, supporting learners to achieve their ambitions. There is a broad range of A Level subjects for learners to choose from with options to take vocational pathways in some subjects. Through excellent pastoral support, small class sizes and dedicated space for social and independent learning activities, learners experience a personal approach to their experience. All learners secure excellent destinations with over 90% of those going to university securing their first choice.