The Ascent Academies' Trust
The Ascent Academies' Trust is an academy trust running 6 schools (6 special) in Stockton-on-Tees, Sunderland, County Durham and North Yorkshire.
The trust is registered at Companies House as company 08098007, incorporated in 2012.
Sources: DfE GIAS and performance data, Ofsted, Companies House.
Schools in The Ascent Academies' Trust
| School | Phase | Area | Inspection | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ash Trees Academy | Special | Billingham | - | KS2 0% |
| Barbara Priestman Academy | Special | Sunderland | - | A8 2.7 |
| Hope Wood Academy | Special | Durham | - | KS2 0% |
| Mowbray Academy | Special | Bedale | - | - |
| Portland Academy | Special | Sunderland | - | - |
| Springwater Academy | Special | Harrogate | Good | - |
Results are each school's latest: Attainment 8 for secondaries, KS2 reading and maths expected standard for primaries. The average state school in England scored 46.8 and 76% in 2025.