Central England Academy Trust (CEAT) is a forward‑thinking multi‑academy trust committed to delivering high‑quality education across its family of schools. CEAT provides strategic leadership, shared expertise and strong organisational support so that each school can focus on what matters most: providing excellent learning experiences and opportunities for every child.

Our Vision and Approach

CEAT works to ensure that all pupils benefit from:

• High standards of teaching and learning, supported through collaboration across schools.
• Consistent, well‑governed systems, including central policies, quality assurance and support services.
• Strong school leadership, enhanced through Trust‑wide networks and professional development.
• Inclusive and nurturing environments, where each school maintains its unique identity while being strengthened by shared values and expertise.

CEAT also provides each school with centralised operational support—including training coordination, policy development and Trust‑wide initiatives—helping leaders focus on delivering an exceptional education.

Schools Within the Trust

Each CEAT school has its own leadership team who work closely with the Trust to deliver high‑quality education.

• Oak Wood Primary School
• Oak Wood Secondary School
• Higham Lane School
• Higham Lane North Academy
• Michael Drayton Junior School

These schools work collaboratively across the Trust—sharing best practice, supporting improvement and strengthening provision for all pupils.

What CEAT Brings to Watling Meadows Primary School

Being part of CEAT means Watling Meadows benefits from:

• Access to a strong network of schools with shared expertise.
• Central guidance and leadership support across curriculum, governance and operational areas.
• Opportunities for our staff to engage in cross‑Trust collaboration, training and development.
• A collective commitment to ensuring every pupil receives an education that helps them achieve their full potential.