Ian Waller meets Lakmini Harkus, the new CEO of Palladian Academy Trust, to discuss her vision for the trust’s 13 schools New Palladian Academy Trust CEO Lakmini Harkus says her focus is firmly on pupils, collaboration and breaking down barriers between schools as she begins leading the Bath and Wiltshire-based trust’s 13 schools. At just...
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New CEO appointed at Palladian Academy Trust
Palladian Academy Trust has announced the appointment of Lakmini Harkus as its new Chief Executive Officer, with her role beginning on 13 April. Lakmini joins the trust with extensive experience across the education sector, including her most recent position as one of His Majesty’s Inspectors with Ofsted. She has inspected more than 100 providers, including...
Palladian Team took on Pretty Muddy obstacle course for Cancer Research
Four of the extended leadership team from the Palladian Academy Trust – which oversees schools across the Bath and Wiltshire region – came together at the weekend to climb, crawl and slide their way around the Pretty Muddy obstacle course in Cheltenham at the weekend to raise money for live-saving cancer research. The 5k course...
Westwood with Iford Primary School celebrates ‘Good’ Ofsted judgement
Westwood with Iford Primary School is delighted to share the outcome of its recent Ofsted inspection. Inspectors judged the school to be ‘Good’ in all areas, recognising the significant and sustained improvements made since the school’s predecessor was placed in special measures in 2021. The Wiltshire school, which is part of Palladian Academy Trust, has...
Ofsted praise Oldfield Park Infant School for inclusive, high-quality Education
Oldfield Park Infant School in Bath, is delighted to share its superb report from its recent Ofsted inspection, held on 1 and 2 April 2025. Dave Goucher, Executive Headteacher and Jeff Seatter, Head of School, said, “Our local community infant school has been recognised for creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where pupils thrive both...
Open Day at Churchfields School (Atworth)
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Oldfield Park Junior School celebrates a positive Ofsted report
Oldfield Park Junior School in Bath is proud to announce the publication of its latest Ofsted report, which celebrates the school as a place where children thrive, feel safe, love to attend, embrace an engaging and ambitious curriculum, and a library that is the epicentre of the school! The inspection, conducted on 4 & 5...
Churchfields, The Village School joins the Palladian Academy Trust
Churchfields, The Village School, situated close to Melksham and Bradford on Avon in Wiltshire, has joined the Palladian Academy Trust. This marks a significant milestone in the school’s journey, opening new opportunities for collaboration, innovation and continued excellence in education. By joining Palladian Academy Trust, Churchfields will become part of a strong network of schools...
Combe Down Primary School celebrates Outstanding Ofsted inspection report
Combe Down CofE Primary School is delighted to share its recent Ofsted inspection report, which highlights the exceptional learning environment, supportive community and strong culture of safety at the school. The report, based on the inspection carried out on 19 and 20 November 2024, commends the school’s commitment to providing an inclusive and nurturing atmosphere...
Fitzmaurice Primary highly commended and retains its ‘Good’ status from Ofsted
Staff, pupils and their families at Fitzmaurice Primary School are celebrating Ofsted’s findings after inspectors visited their inclusive and community-minded primary school in Bradford-on-Avon last term. This school is part of the Palladian Trust Academy family – a trust of six primary schools, two infant and two junior schools, and a large secondary school. It...
Ralph Allen’s Bath Beat Event 2024 will raise money to encourage a love of reading
Ralph Allen School is thrilled to be running the Bath Beat walking event this Saturday 27th April, marking the event’s 25th anniversary. The event is open to all and comprises four available routes – 12.5 miles, 17 miles, 21 miles and 26.5 miles. Along the course, volunteers will operate stands offering homemade baked goods and...
Widcombe Junior School installs air filters in every classroom
Widcombe Junior School in Bath has installed new air filters in every classroom thanks to a £5,000 fundraising campaign as just one of its environmentally friendly initiatives. Community-minded Widcombe Junior School has embraced its proactive and passionate parent and carer partnership, supporting the school’s drive to protect its environment, which has culminated in a staggering...
Bradford on Avon pupils enjoy set sail for a trip to Holland
At the start of November a group of 11 intrepid explorers from Westwood with Iford and Fitzmaurice Primary School in Bradford on Avon donned their sea legs and set sail to Holland as part of Palladian Academy Trust’s residential visit to Holland. The children went explored the canals on a cruise, visited Nemo, the amazing...
Winsley Primary School pupils apply for roles as part of leadership programme
Pupils at Winsley Church of England Primary School in Bradford on Avon are gaining valuable life-skills to help them become leaders of tomorrow with a new career-led initiative aimed at raising their aspirations and boosting their wellbeing and self-esteem. As part of its leadership programme, all pupils are encouraged to apply for chosen roles –...