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Pupils and staff at Castle Academy celebrate glowing Ofsted report

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:39:56 GMT

Castle Academy in Northampton is celebrating a strong Ofsted report which praises pupils’ ‘exemplary’ behaviour and ‘highly enthusiastic attitudes to learning’.

Olympic stars visit 10 schools as part of biggest ever EMAT Torch Relay

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:41:05 GMT

Pupils across East Midlands Academy Trust schools have been joined by a host of Olympic athletes as part of the biggest ever EMAT torch relay.

Castle Academy pupils take a stand against bullying

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:42:02 GMT

Around 100 pupils from #EMATter schools across Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes undertook anti-bullying training.

Exciting new play area open for Caterpillar Pod pupils

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:44:41 GMT

Pupils in the Caterpillar Pod at Castle Academy have been eagerly looking forward to using their new outdoor play area, which has now officially opened for them to enjoy.

Five schools unite for #EMATters Voices

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:45:57 GMT

Children from five East Midlands Academy Trust primary schools came together for the #EMATters Voices choir performance last week (Thursday 19th June).

Pupils go for gold at fifth annual EMAT Olympic Day

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:44:20 GMT

More than 500 pupils from 11 schools took part in an unforgettable Olympic Day competition yesterday (June 26th) featuring two double Olympic athletes.

EMAT Torch Relay sees Olympic stars visit 5,000 pupils

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:47:05 GMT

Pupils across East Midlands Academy Trust schools, supported by GB Olympians, have been joined by a host of Olympic athletes as part of the annual EMAT torch relay.

Worry Monsters help pupils open up about mental health and wellbeing

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:47:58 GMT

Pupils at Castle Academy have launched a heart warming new initiative designed to support mental health and wellbeing across the school, and it involves some very special new friends.

Meet our first #EMATter Master’s degree students!

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:48:55 GMT

We’re thrilled to announce that our first #EMATter staff have begin their Master’s degree studies, supported by EMAT.

#EMATter Celebration Awards 2025 open for nominations

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:50:20 GMT

Nominations for this year’s #EMATters Celebration Awards are now open!

Northampton pupils join forces to clean up the Racecourse

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:51:19 GMT

Pupils from three Northampton primary schools joined forces last week to clean up part of the Racecourse, demonstrating their commitment to taking action for their local environment.