Woodard Academies Trust is an education charity formed in 2007 to deliver an academy programme on behalf of Woodard Schools. Created by founder Nathaniel Woodard in 1848, Woodard is the largest group of independent Church of England schools in England and Wales. Woodard Academies Trust and Woodard Schools share a common ethos and vision: to inspire young people to make a difference. Our ethos reflects our deep commitment to delivering an outstanding education to the students we teach. We prioritise inclusion and value individuals, and excel in delivering pastoral care and personalised learning paths for our students. Our aim is to offer students not only a first-class education, but also to teach them real-life skills that will provide lifelong benefits. We believe that our academies should enrich the communities they serve and play an active role in their development. Woodard currently sponsors six academies across the UK: Sir Robert Woodard Academy, West Sussex The Littlehampton Academy, West Sussex St Augustine Academy, Kent St Peter’s Academy, Stoke-on-Trent Kings Priory School, Tynemouth Polam Hall School, Darlington All Woodard schools and academies share the founder's vision of an education based on Christian values, coupled with a belief in nurturing and enriching each individual. A vision which challenges those that believe education is simply a matter of teaching and learning utilitarian skills. With a supportive and enriching environment, our schools empower their children and young people and provide a level of confidence that enables them to lead a rich and fulfilled life.