Thursday 29 January 2026
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
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 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
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 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 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 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 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 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 proudly took home the coveted Matt King Best in Parade trophy at the Ilkley Carnival this year.
Thursday 3 April 2025
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.
Moorlands Learning Trust (MLT) was formed on July 1st 2017, when Ilkley Grammar School converted its single academy trust to multi-academy trust (MAT) status. The Skipton Academy joined in 2019 as our first partner academy, and during 2023/24 we welcomed Ashlands Primary, Burley Oaks Primary, Eastburn Primary, Menston Primary and Nidderdale High School. In 2025, Benton Park School became the first secondary school in Leeds to join the Trust and in the same year, Talbot Primary School joined the Trust as the first primary school from Leeds.
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Moorlands Learning Trust (MLT) was formed on July 1st 2017, when Ilkley Grammar School converted its single academy trust to multi-academy trust (MAT) status. The Skipton Academy joined in 2019 as our first partner academy, and during 2023/24 we welcomed Ashlands Primary, Burley Oaks Primary, Eastburn Primary, Menston Primary and Nidderdale High School. In 2025, Benton Park School became the first secondary school in Leeds to join the Trust and in the same year, Talbot Primary School joined the Trust as the first primary school from Leeds.
