Achievement through Collaboration (AtC) is a Trust of strong schools across Blackpool, Blackburn, Wigan, and Lancashire. The Trust is also an accredited ITT provider, operating a network of Teacher Training Hubs across the North-West to deliver high-quality teacher training programme in schools and trusts.

Achievement through Collaboration is a Trust with a purpose! We want our children, our staff and our schools to Achieve, Belong and Collaborate.

CEO Jane Chambers

A Multi Academy Trust is a charity with a single purpose- to advance education for the public benefit.

But, if every Trust has the same single purpose, what is it that sets Achievement through Collaboration apart from other Trusts? What is our promise to our children, staff, parents and communities? How do we ensure that children attending an AtC school are receiving a better education than they would have had should their school not be a member of our Trust?

Achievement through Collaboration is a Trust with a purpose! We want our children, our staff and our schools to Achieve, Belong and Collaborate.

To achieve our purpose, we know there are things we need to get right!

Through a clear definition and articulation of the values and beliefs of Achievement through Collaboration, we’ve built an organisation with children at the heart of everything we do. Our schools have the individuality to make the right choices for their pupils, staff and communities within a culture of collaboration.

Our Trust Board owns the strategic plan, holding the executive team to account to deliver it whilst delegating the correct things to the Local Governing Bodies. LGBs are supported to build their role around the children, parents and staff of their individual school whilst expressing the “we” of the Trust.

Key to maintaining our successful educational standards is a clear trust wide school improvement strategy/plan that meets the needs of every school wherever they are on their journey. Our Trust Wide strategy for capturing the most effective practice and transmitting it between more classrooms is in place and underpinned by a workforce talent management strategy that facilitates staff development and deployment.

A strong central team connects the academies enabling leaders and teachers to concentrate on educational delivery. Achievement through Collaboration is financially stable which enables the strategic allocation of resources that enables standards to be maintained and improvements to be achieved.

We believe that all children, staff and schools benefit from belonging to a family of schools within a strong collaborative multi-academy trust. We are an outward organisation, we embrace innovation and opportunities that benefit our pupils. AtC has invested in staff to build capacity to collaborate with other schools and we are now actively looking to grow further.

If you share our values and are interested in joining one of our schools as a member of staff or your school joining our Trust, we look forward to hearing from you.

CEO Jane Chambers

Jane Chambers
CEO
Achievement through Collaboration Trust

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Read our latest newsletter including details of our Senior Prefect Team and new Society Officials.

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A HUGE welcome to our new Reception children joining us in September 2026!

We were so happy to hear that many of you received your primary school places yesterday, and we’re absolutely delighted that you’ll be joining our family of great schools. We can’t wait to meet you, learn with you and watch you grow.

At Achievement through Collaboration (AtC), we believe every child should Achieve, Belong and Collaborate. That means making sure our youngest learners feel happy, safe and ready to explore, play and discover new things every day.

Across our schools in Blackpool, Blackburn, Wigan and Lancashire, we’re excited to help our new pupils build friendships, try new experiences and begin their learning journey with confidence and smiles.

September can’t come soon enough we cant wait to welcome you all ✨
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Thames Primary Academy is proud to be recognised as a Google for Education Premier Reference Institution, joining a global community of leaders in educational innovation. This designation highlights our commitment to shaping the future of learning by deploying next-generation tools and creating personalised learning environments where every student and educator can reach their full potential.
At Thames Primary Academy, this includes:
– pioneering advanced AI tools, like Gemini for Education to enhance learning,
– championing dynamic teaching practices that engage and inspire, and
– fostering a personalised learning environment where every student and educator can thrive.
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Thinking about a career in the classroom? 🍎✨

Join us at Litherland High School for a dedicated Get Into Teaching event! Whether you're a recent graduate, a career changer, or currently working in a school, come along to discover the different pathways into teaching and get your questions answered.

Event Details:
📅 Date: Monday 20th April 2026
🏫 Location: Litherland High School
🕒 Action: Meet the team and learn how you can inspire the next generation!

Don't wait to start your journey—secure your spot today. 🚀

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