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A group of young children pose for a photo in three rows inside a classroom. Many are wearing yellow clothing and bear-ear headbands. Behind them is a large window with classroom displays, including a 'Welcome' sign, and trees are visible outside.
Children in Need 2025
Monday 17th November 2025
A close-up shot of four feet wearing colorful, patterned socks on a gray carpet.
Odd Socks for Anti-Bullying Week
Monday 10th November 2025
End of Module 1 Newsletter
Monday 20th October 2025
This is the heart of the mural, bridging the cold and warm sections and containing the main text. The central scene depicts two small figures standing near each other with potted flowers between them, suggesting an act of connection or sharing.
Arty Party fun for students
Thursday 9th October 2025
the picture shows a celebration of Leigh Academy Hartley receiving an award for being an "ADHD Friendly School," with an adult and two students proudly displaying the certificates.
Leigh Academy Hartley recognised with ADHD awards
Wednesday 1st October 2025
Setting: It's a brightly decorated classroom. The walls feature educational posters, including a large number line, a "Maths" board with place value and inequality symbols (> and < signs), and a "Reading" area. The walls have a prominent green border. Students: There are numerous students, likely in the junior years (Key Stage 2), seated in two main groups: A group of children are sitting on the floor near the front, facing the teacher. Another group is seated at white tables in the middle and back of the room. Most students are wearing black or dark uniform tops (sweatshirts or polo shirts). Teacher: An older man, presumably the teacher or a visiting adult, is standing on the right side of the frame. He is holding a book and appears to be reading to the class or introducing a story/topic. Activity: The arrangement—students gathered on the floor and the teacher holding a book—suggests a story time, a reading comprehension session, or the introduction of a new topic, possibly in literacy or a themed subject. Despite the prominent "Maths" board, the immediate activity being led by the teacher seems to be centered around reading. Overall, it's a typical scene of children attentively participating in a lesson being delivered by their teacher.
Students inspired by author visit
Friday 26th September 2025
Time Table Rockstars
Friday 26th September 2025
Nursery Newsletter | 26th September 2025
Friday 26th September 2025
Nursery Newsletter | 12th September 2025
Monday 8th September 2025
20 pupils in PE kit in varying colours pose for a photo in three rows on a school playground. All of them have medals and there are two trophies on show.
Leigh Academy Hartley Crowned Sports Day Champions
Tuesday 22nd July 2025
10 Year 6 pupils in PE kit line up for a photo on a sports field. Two are holding cricket bats and one a ball. Three are dressed yellow tops, two in red, one in black and four in blue.
Excellent Cricket Display from Year 6
Tuesday 22nd July 2025
LAT Primary Results 2025 (provisional)
Wednesday 9th July 2025
Pupils in Blue, Green and Red PE kits taking part in a ballet lesson in a classroom
Royal Opera Ballet
Thursday 3rd July 2025
Girls are participating in a running race on a grassy track marked with white lines. Spectators are cheering them on from behind a rope barrier.
Sports Week
Friday 27th June 2025
Year 4 Forest School
Monday 23rd June 2025
A group of young children pose for a photo in three rows inside a classroom. Many are wearing yellow clothing and bear-ear headbands. Behind them is a large window with classroom displays, including a 'Welcome' sign, and trees are visible outside.
Children in Need 2025
Monday 17th November 2025
A close-up shot of four feet wearing colorful, patterned socks on a gray carpet.
Odd Socks for Anti-Bullying Week
Monday 10th November 2025
End of Module 1 Newsletter
Monday 20th October 2025
This is the heart of the mural, bridging the cold and warm sections and containing the main text. The central scene depicts two small figures standing near each other with potted flowers between them, suggesting an act of connection or sharing.
Arty Party fun for students
Thursday 9th October 2025
the picture shows a celebration of Leigh Academy Hartley receiving an award for being an "ADHD Friendly School," with an adult and two students proudly displaying the certificates.
Leigh Academy Hartley recognised with ADHD awards
Wednesday 1st October 2025
Setting: It's a brightly decorated classroom. The walls feature educational posters, including a large number line, a "Maths" board with place value and inequality symbols (> and < signs), and a "Reading" area. The walls have a prominent green border. Students: There are numerous students, likely in the junior years (Key Stage 2), seated in two main groups: A group of children are sitting on the floor near the front, facing the teacher. Another group is seated at white tables in the middle and back of the room. Most students are wearing black or dark uniform tops (sweatshirts or polo shirts). Teacher: An older man, presumably the teacher or a visiting adult, is standing on the right side of the frame. He is holding a book and appears to be reading to the class or introducing a story/topic. Activity: The arrangement—students gathered on the floor and the teacher holding a book—suggests a story time, a reading comprehension session, or the introduction of a new topic, possibly in literacy or a themed subject. Despite the prominent "Maths" board, the immediate activity being led by the teacher seems to be centered around reading. Overall, it's a typical scene of children attentively participating in a lesson being delivered by their teacher.
Students inspired by author visit
Friday 26th September 2025
Time Table Rockstars
Friday 26th September 2025
Nursery Newsletter | 26th September 2025
Friday 26th September 2025
Nursery Newsletter | 12th September 2025
Monday 8th September 2025
20 pupils in PE kit in varying colours pose for a photo in three rows on a school playground. All of them have medals and there are two trophies on show.
Leigh Academy Hartley Crowned Sports Day Champions
Tuesday 22nd July 2025
10 Year 6 pupils in PE kit line up for a photo on a sports field. Two are holding cricket bats and one a ball. Three are dressed yellow tops, two in red, one in black and four in blue.
Excellent Cricket Display from Year 6
Tuesday 22nd July 2025
LAT Primary Results 2025 (provisional)
Wednesday 9th July 2025
Pupils in Blue, Green and Red PE kits taking part in a ballet lesson in a classroom
Royal Opera Ballet
Thursday 3rd July 2025
Girls are participating in a running race on a grassy track marked with white lines. Spectators are cheering them on from behind a rope barrier.
Sports Week
Friday 27th June 2025
Year 4 Forest School
Monday 23rd June 2025
LAT Newsletter Easter 2024 Header image
LAT Easter Newsletter 2024
Thursday 28th March 2024
Gps tracking map. Track navigation pins on street maps, navigate mapping technology and locate position pin. Futuristic travel gps map or location navigator vector illustration
TES Article – How our trust has launched a 3-year digital road map
Friday 9th February 2024
Five pupils, three boys and two girls, can be seen standing outdoors on the academy grounds, wearing their uniforms and smiling for the camera.
Young Voices Concert Video
Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Portrait of Stuart Mitchell
Appointment of a new Principal for Hartley Primary Academy
Thursday 14th December 2023
LAT Winter Newsletter 2023 Header Image - a blue toned image with snowflakes, baubles and presents.
LAT Winter Newsletter 2023
Wednesday 13th December 2023
LAT logo
LAT Nationally Recognised by TES
Friday 8th December 2023
Landscape photo of the Hartley Primary Academy building and grounds.
Appointment of a new Principal to Hartley Primary Academy
Tuesday 14th November 2023
We are outstanding again in every area
Monday 13th November 2023
Two young boys wearing red uniform, playing between some trees outdoors.
Open Events September 2024 Entry
Tuesday 12th September 2023
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LAT Newsletter Summer 2024 Header
LAT Summer Newsletter 2024
Thursday 18th July 2024
Beautiful morning light in public park with green grass field and green fresh tree plant at Vachirabenjatas Park Bangkok, Thailand
TES Article – Boosting special school capacity across a MAT
Friday 10th May 2024
welding metal on iron plate
LAT recognised nationally by TES for its trail-blazing T Level programmes
Friday 26th April 2024
LAT Newsletter Easter 2024 Header image
LAT Easter Newsletter 2024
Thursday 28th March 2024
Businessman using a computer to document management concept, online documentation database and digital file storage system/software, records keeping, database technology, file access, doc sharing.
Schools Week Article – How trusts can support schools to adopt AI safely
Thursday 15th February 2024
Gps tracking map. Track navigation pins on street maps, navigate mapping technology and locate position pin. Futuristic travel gps map or location navigator vector illustration
TES Article – How our trust has launched a 3-year digital road map
Friday 9th February 2024
LAT Winter Newsletter 2023 Header Image - a blue toned image with snowflakes, baubles and presents.
LAT Winter Newsletter 2023
Wednesday 13th December 2023
LAT logo
LAT Nationally Recognised by TES
Friday 8th December 2023
Landscape photo of the Hartley Primary Academy building and grounds.
Appointment of a new Principal to Hartley Primary Academy
Tuesday 14th November 2023