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Join HEART Academies Trust – Stronger Together  

At HEART Academies Trust, we believe that education is at its best when schools work together in a supportive and collaborative community. As a modest-sized multi-academy trust in Bedfordshire, we are small enough to build meaningful relationships with our schools, yet large enough to provide the expertise, resources, and financial stability needed to drive success and improvement.  

With the support of our sponsor, The Harpur Trust, we are committed to transforming young lives in Bedford by ensuring every child receives the highest quality education. We work closely with our academies to raise standards, share best practices, and create inspiring learning environments for students and staff alike.  

By joining HEART, your school will become part of a forward-thinking, community-driven trust that supports one another in times of challenge, and celebrates each other’s successes.  While each of our schools retains its unique identity, we are united by a shared vision of high expectations, achievement, respect, and trust.   

Together, we can achieve so much more.    

Why Join HEART?  

Becoming part of HEART Academies Trust means your school will benefit from:  

• Collaborative Support – A connected network of like-minded schools that share best practices to learn from and inspire each other. 
• Financial Stability – Backed by the Harpur Trust, we provide access to financial support, ensuring schools are well-resourced and equipped for the future.  We have invested heavily in our schools’ facilities, including a new 16-classroom extension at Bedford Academy, Forest School classrooms and engaging activity play areas at our Primaries and enhanced sports facilities.   
• Autonomy with Guidance – We respect each school’s unique identity while offering tailored support to drive continuous improvement.  
• Expert Central Services – Benefit from our skilled team providing operational, financial, People, and governance support, allowing school leaders to focus on education.  
• Professional Development – A culture of continuous learning, offering training and career progression for staff at all levels.  See our staff testimonials for more.
• Commitment to Sustainability – As a leader in education sustainability initiatives in Bedford, we are dedicated to creating environmentally responsible learning environments that shape a greener future.  

Find out more  

If you’re considering joining a multi-academy trust in Bedfordshire that values collaboration, student success, and sustainability, we’d love to hear from you.   

View our digital brochure, including FAQs about joining HEART Academies Trust.  

For an informal discussion, you can contact David Morris, CEO at dmorris@heartacademiestrust.co.uk or send us an enquiry via our contact us page.   

We look forward to telling you more about our dreams and aspirations for those within our community and to the opportunity of welcoming you into our Trust.