Friday 27 March 2026
Nidderdale High School Celebrates RED Award Achievement
Nidderdale High School is proud to announce that it has achieved the RED (Respect, Equality and Diversity) Award from the Red Kite Alliance.
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Monday 23 February 2026
Menston Primary School Achieves Gold Standard for Mental Health and Wellbeing
Menston Primary School is proud to announce that it has been awarded Gold accreditation for myHappymind, recognising its strong commitment to promoting mental health and wellbeing across the whole school community.
Friday 30 January 2026
Benton Park School student meets The King at Holocaust Memorial Day Ceremony
A Year 11 student from Benton Park School has taken part in a national Holocaust Memorial Day ceremony at Buckingham Palace this year, representing both her school and the Trust.
Thursday 29 January 2026
Nidderdale High School students go solo in the Dales
Moorlands Learning Trust is pleased to share an inspiring update from Nidderdale High School, where students are thriving through its NiddVenture outdoor education programme.
Thursday 6 November 2025
MLT Admissions Consultations 2027/2028
Moorlands Learning Trust is currently consulting on our admissions arrangements for entry to four of our nine schools in the academic year beginning September 2027.
Monday 3 November 2025
Talbot Primary School Joins Moorlands Learning Trust
Talbot Primary School in Roundhay has officially joined Moorlands Learning Trust as of 1st November 2025, marking the first primary school in Leeds to become part of MLT’s strong collaborative of schools.
Wednesday 15 October 2025
Nidderdale High School Celebrates Engineering Excellence
Congratulations to Harry Peel of Nidderdale High School, winner of The Royal Academy of Engineering Excellence Award 2025 for Outstanding Pupil (Age 12-16)!
Thursday 2 October 2025
Burley Oaks Primary School Celebrates Recognition
Burley Oaks Primary School has marked an exceptional year of achievement, receiving four prestigious national awards for excellence in the arts, inclusion, wellbeing, and online safety.
Friday 22 August 2025
Benton Park School Joins Moorlands Learning Trust
Benton Park School in Rawdon has officially joined Moorlands Learning Trust as of 1st August 2025, marking a significant milestone in the school's development.
Thursday 21 August 2025
The Skipton Academy attains record GCSE results
The Skipton Academy has achieved its highest GCSE results to date, reflecting the hard work, commitment, resilience, and dedication of its student, their families and the staff.
Tuesday 8 July 2025
Ilkley Grammar School Ranks among Top UK Schools for Oxbridge Success
Ilkley Grammar School has been recognised as one of the UK's top-performing schools for Oxbridge admissions, ranking 13th nationally for its offer-to-application conversion rate in 2024.
Monday 9 June 2025
Eastburn Primary School Achieves the GOLD standard for The School Games Mark 2024/25
Eastburn Primary School has been awarded the GOLD standard for The School Games Mark, a government-led award scheme that celebrates schools’ commitment to developing competitive sports within both the school and the wider community.
Tuesday 6 May 2025
Ashlands Primary School Wins Best in Parade at Ilkley Carnival 2025
Ashlands Primary School proudly took home the coveted Matt King Best in Parade trophy at the Ilkley Carnival this year.
Thursday 3 April 2025
Menston Primary School Achieves myHappymind Silver Accreditation
Menston Primary School has proudly been awarded the myHappymind Silver Accreditation, recognising its outstanding commitment to embedding mental health and wellbeing into every aspect of school life.
