'Proud & humbled' - Endeavour Learning Trust shortlisted for 4 categories in the MAT Excellence Awards
A North West multi academy trust, with various schools across Lancahsire, has been nominated for multiple prestigious education awards.
Endeavour Learning Trust, which is made up of ten schools across Lancashire and Sefton, has been shortlisted for four awards in the MAT Excellence Awards.
It is one of only a few trusts in the country to be nominated more than three times.
What are the awards?
The MAT Excellence Awards, organised by MAT Excellence, celebrate the outstanding achievements and positive impact of multi-academy trusts nationwide. The 2026 shortlist reflects the highest standards of educational leadership and community contribution.
The winners will be announced at the MAT Excellence Awards ceremony later in 2026. For more details on the shortlist, click here.
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What have Endeavour Learning Trust been nominated for?
The shortlisted categories are:
- CEO of the Year
- Community Trust of the Year
- MAT of the Year (Medium)
- Executive Team of the Year
What is Endeavour Learning Trust?
Endeavour Learning Trust is a growing multi academy trust that currently encompasses four secondary schools and six primary schools across Lancashire and Sefton.
Those in Lancashire are Woodlea Junior School, Strike Lane Primary School, Burscough Priory Academy, Wellfield Academy, Tarleton Academy, Ormsirk School, Northbrook Primary Academy and Brindle Gregson Lane.
Endeavour Learning Trust says it has established itself as a true anchor institution in the local community, converting its schools into vibrant, year-round community hubs.
These hubs support over 140 groups and thousands of families through coordinated programmes in physical activity, wellbeing, special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), leadership, and safeguarding—filling vital gaps in local services and fostering resilience, belonging, and opportunity for all.
What has been said about their nominations?
David Clayton, CEO of Endeavour Learning Trust, said: "We are incredibly proud and humbled to be shortlisted in these four categories.
This recognition is a testament to the dedication, passion, and hard work of our entire team of children, colleagues, governors, and partners who strive every day to create thriving schools and stronger communities across the North-West.
“Being acknowledged at a national level for our leadership and community impact motivates us to continue pushing forward for the children and families we serve."