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Our Trust has primary schools based across Tameside and Derbyshire. We have a vision for education that builds pathways for all.

24/06/2026

Victorious Voices Take Centre Stage!
Victorious Voices 2026 was a truly special afternoon at the historic Stockport Plaza, where voices from all fifteen of our schools came together in harmony, giving our pupils the opportunity to discover new talents, develop their confidence and experience the excitement of performing on a professional stage. Now in its fifth year, Victorious Voices has grown from a performance in a school hall to memorable events at Dukinfield Town Hall and this year we reached a new milestone by moving to Stockport Plaza, allowing us, for the first time, to invite families and friends to watch.

We are incredibly grateful to everyone who attended and supported our young performers, creating memories that will stay with everyone for years to come.
Our pupils showcased their talents, enthusiasm and dedication through a fantastic programme of songs that represented the Victorious Values of . From 'Try Everything' and 'When I Grow Up' to 'My Way' and 'Count on Me', every performance demonstrated the confidence and determination that we strive to nurture across our schools. The powerful finale, A Million Dreams, brought over four hundred of our children together in one voice. It was a fitting celebration of unity, aspiration and the bright futures ahead for our young people.

We would like to thank our wonderful pupils for their outstanding performances, our dedicated staff and Victorious Voices leads for their hard work and commitment, as well as our parents, carers and families for their continued support. We would also like to thank the team at Stockport Plaza for helping to make the event such a fantastic success.

View our montage below and relive some of the highlights from an unforgettable afternoon as well as some behind-the-scenes moments from rehearsals.

23/06/2026

🎉 Celebrating Young Writing Talent Across our Trust 🎉
We are incredibly proud of our pupils, Hibbah from Holden Clough Primary and Elijah from Wild Bank Primary, who were selected as finalists in The Lowry's Creative Writing Challenge.

Chosen from more than 1,000 entries from across the North West, Hibbah and Elijah were among just 20 finalists recognised in the prestigious competition.

Hibbah impressed judges with her short story, The Monster, while Elijah's playscript, What's in the Bush?, was inspired by a creative writing workshop delivered by The Lowry's learning team and was later brought to life through a class performance.

Their achievements reflect not only their creativity and confidence, but also the importance of providing pupils with opportunities to develop their writing, communication and self-expression skills.

Significantly, this is the second consecutive year that Holden Clough Primary has celebrated a finalist in the competition, highlighting the school's ongoing success in nurturing young writers.

Karen Burns, our Chief Executive Officer, said:
"We are incredibly proud of Hibbah and Elijah. Their creativity, commitment and confidence have shone throughout this process and being given the opportunity to share their work as finalists in The Lowry's Creative Writing Challenge is a tremendous achievement. Their success reflects the talent of our pupils and the dedication of our staff in nurturing a love of writing and self-expression across our schools."

Congratulations to both pupils on this fantastic achievement. 👏📚✨

17/06/2026

🎉 Happy Thank a Teacher Day!
A heartfelt thank you to all our amazing staff who inspire, guide and shape young minds every single day. We also extend our gratitude to everyone across our Trust community who supports, nurtures and makes a difference—both in and beyond the classroom. Your work is valued not just today, but every day.

12/06/2026

Our Victorious Voices Concert is in full swing, choirs from all of our 15 schools - living and breathing our Trust values on the big stage at the Stockport Plaza!

10/06/2026

THREE primary schools in Tameside have worked to improve their local neighbourhoods by participating in litter picking sessions.

Pupils from Gorse Hall Primary School, Stalybridge, Aldwyn Primary School and Greenside Primary School took part in litter picks throughout May, playing their part in keeping Tameside tidy and tackling litter. Aldwyn Primary and Greenside Primary are part of the Victorious Academies Trust.

Schools organised their own initiatives for the litter picks, but all made use of Tameside Council’s local Litter Hubs for equipment, including bags, high-vis vests, pickers and bin rings ensuring they had everything they needed.

The litter picks also supported the Great British Spring Clean, a national campaign encouraging cleaner boroughs.

Tameside Council’s ‘Our Streets’ campaign encourages residents to take responsibility and pride in their local area, all year round.

Litter Hubs are located across Tameside, and are available to help volunteers, groups, and residents carry out their own litter-picking sessions with ease.

Cllr Laura Boyle, Tameside Council Executive Member for Environmental Services and Neighbourhoods, said: “Absolutely great work from all the schools involved in carrying out their own litter picks, and helping to contribute to a tidier borough. It’s a great way to build good habits and encourage pride and responsibility in their neighbourhoods.

“We really encourage residents to reach out to local Litter Hubs and get involved in hosting litter picks. Little contributions make a great difference.”

To take part in your own litter pick, find a Litter Hub near you.

08/06/2026

🏆 What a phenomenal year of sporting success for Greenside Primary School! 🏆
Greenside pupils are celebrating after being crowned Greater Manchester Dodgeball Champions following an incredible performance against champions from across the region. After becoming Tameside Champions, the team travelled to Oldham where they won an amazing 7 out of 8 matches to secure the overall title! 👏
And the success doesn’t stop there…
✅ Tameside Champions in Lacrosse
✅ Tameside Champions in Basketball
✅ Winners of the Trust Netball Competition
✅ Year 4 football tournament winners at Manchester City
✅ Emma Toone Cup Champions ⚽
The school’s girls’ football team were recently crowned Emma Toone Cup Champions after a fantastic 4-0 victory over Greswell Primary School in the final at Hyde United FC in front of proud families and supporters.
These achievements reflect Greenside’s continued commitment to PE, sport and enrichment, with pupils enjoying a huge range of opportunities including Glow Dodgeball, junior parkrun takeovers and more than 15 before and after-school clubs each week.
The school has also been awarded the prestigious Iain Linsdell Award for Commitment to PE and Sport for the third consecutive year. 🌟
Michael Ellis, PE Lead at Greenside Primary School, said:
“We’re so proud of all our pupils. Their enthusiasm, teamwork and positive attitude have really stood out and it’s been wonderful to see how much they’ve enjoyed representing Greenside and supporting each other along the way.”
Congratulations to all the pupils and staff at Greenside Primary on their fantastic achievements!

21/05/2026

✨⛵ Our Victorious Voyage Week is in full swing! ⛵✨
Across all of our schools, pupils are embracing this year’s theme ‘Dare to be Different’, taking part in a fantastic range of enrichment activities inspired by our Trust values:

It’s been wonderful to see so much enthusiasm, curiosity and teamwork as our pupils explore a range of activities, embrace new challenges and showcase their talents.
We’re so proud of everything our pupils are achieving—take a look at just some of the amazing moments captured so far! 📸

18/05/2026

🎉 We’re so proud of Adswood Primary School!
Adswood Primary in Stockport is celebrating after winning the Outstanding Support for Students award at the Manchester Education Awards 2026 🏆
This award recognises the school’s incredible commitment to supporting every child and creating a truly inclusive, nurturing environment where all pupils feel safe, valued and able to thrive.

The winning nomination was made by Amie Rylance, mum of pupil Alfie, whose experience highlighted the outstanding care and support provided by the school. Amie attended the ceremony alongside Headteacher Michelle Smart, the Adswood team and school nurse Rachel Donnelly — showcasing how the school works collaboratively with other agencies to achieve the very best outcomes for its pupils.

💬 Headteacher Michelle Smart said:
“We are absolutely delighted to receive this award. It is a true reflection of the dedication, compassion and commitment shown by our staff every single day. At Adswood, we pride ourselves on knowing our children and families well and ensuring that every child feels supported, valued and able to succeed.”

💬 Amie Rylance shared:
“They really have been our family. Moving our son to Adswood was the best decision we ever made. The staff welcomed us like family and went above and beyond every day to support him. Their care, compassion and dedication are extraordinary. Adswood has made an incredibly challenging journey easier for our whole family.”

👏 A fantastic whole‑school achievement and a real testament to the strength of the Adswood community.

15/05/2026

We’re delighted to share the fantastic outcome of Holden Clough Primary School’s latest Ofsted inspection 🎉

Under the new, more demanding Ofsted framework, Holden Clough achieved a “strong” judgement for achievement and is currently the only primary school in Tameside to receive this in any area!

Inspectors highlighted pupils’ excellent progress, positive attitudes to learning and the supportive, inclusive environment where children feel safe, valued and inspired to succeed.

A huge well done to pupils, staff and the whole school community – a result to be incredibly proud of!

👉 Read the full article at www.victoriousacademies.org

📸 Pictured: Headteacher Adam Porter with Holden Clough pupils

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Ashton-Under-Lyne
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+441618306964

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http://www.victoriousacademies.org/

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