Cabot Learning Federation

Cabot Learning Federation

Education Administration Programs

Equity Through Education

About us

Since its foundation in 2009, the Cabot Learning Federation has evolved from a small Bristol-based secondary education partnership to an instinctively-collaborative and ambitious family of 35 schools. Today, it employs around 3,000 people and delivers a high-quality education to 18,000 children and young people aged two to 19 in Bristol, Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire, Somerset and North Somerset. The CLF also includes a Maths Hub, Initial Teacher Training and is a founding partner in the Five Counties Teaching School Hub Alliance. The trust is sponsored by the University of the West of England and Rolls-Royce PLC. Find out more at clf.uk

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Industry
Education Administration Programs
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Bristol
Type
Educational
Founded
2009

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    Cabot Learning Federation

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    Bristol, BS15 4JT, GB

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  • We are absolutely thrilled to be co-hosting this collaborative event with Lyfta Education.

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    We are delighted to be co-hosting this important and timely discussion with Cabot Learning Federation on 10th Feb in Bristol. If you are trust leader interested in how we can nurture curious, compassionate and critical thinkers in this age of misinformation, you can find out more about a series of roundtables happening across the country here. impact.lyfta.com/2025

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  • A big thank you to the Bristol Parent website for publishing this story about Waycroft Academy. Year 5 pupils from Waycroft Academy recently enjoyed an inspiring and educational visit to the STEAM Museum in Swindon. The trip offered a unique opportunity to delve into the history of World War II, focusing on life during the Blitz and the experiences of evacuee children. To read the full story on their website please click on the link below. #pupils #academy #teachers #teaching #history #inthenews #inthepress #inthemedia #PRinSchools

    Pupils from Waycroft Academy visit STEAM Museum in Swindon - Bristol Parent

    Pupils from Waycroft Academy visit STEAM Museum in Swindon - Bristol Parent

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  • He admits to being ‘naughty’ during his school days at John Cabot Academy – but now Tom Dewey FRSA is a renowned poet and playwright considered one of the most influential young people in Bristol.   Tom is the latest former pupil spotlighted in the Alumni 15 series, a project designed to help inspire current pupils by showcasing the successes of some of our schools’ past students. And today we are catching up with Tom Dewey, who tells us he remembers many of his former teachers – and feels ‘very fortunate’ to have attended John Cabot. Tom Dewey is a poet and playwright best known for his distinctive voice and prolificacy. Marrying surrealist imagery with multi-syllabic rhyme, his style produces literary dreamscapes which have been said to suggest ‘presence and absence, everything and nothing… Dewey is a young man under an old sun who catches its ancient light.’   He became the youngest ever regional spoken word champion in 2015, and his influence is much to be detected in the Bristol poetry scene.   Tom has achieved international media acclaim as a writer and performer. He has delivered a TEDx Talk on Mental Health, featured on BBC iPlayer, performed to a sold-out Roundhouse, closed the Bristol Old Vic's 250th Birthday Weekend and been named by Rife Magazine as one of the most influential young people in Bristol. 💡Where did you grow up?   I grew up in Easton, Bristol.   💡What was your experience of school like?   My experience of school was quite challenging, candidly. I had some behavioural difficulties, as will be confirmed by any former teachers (sorry!). I had a hard time fitting in, and was dealing with a complication or two in my personal life. Towards the end of school – maybe around Year 10 – I settled down a bit and managed to leave with OK grades.   💡Do you remember any of your teachers?   I do! I have very fond memories of, to name a few: Mr Bridges, Mr Dell, Mr Church, Ms Fudge, Mr Wilson, Mr Clarke, Mr Unwin, Mr Topham.   💡How did your time at school play a part in where you are now?   School was an especially formative time for me, particularly in the context of the difficulties I experienced in relating to other people and early encounters with my own mental health. I feel very fortunate to have attended John Cabot.   💡What advice would you give to your younger self?   Get a haircut, kid.   💡How would your best friends describe you at school and now today?   At school: energetic, insecure, strange, naughty. Honestly my close friends might land on similar words today.   💡What personal characteristic do you think has helped you navigate your career?   A built sense of self-belief and refusal to accept a naff life.   If you know of any past pupils who have gone on to notable success in their chosen field, please let CLF Partnerships Manager Andrew Bell know by emailing andrew.bell@clf.uk. Andrew Bell

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  • A big thank you to the Bristol Parent website for publishing this story. Pupils from Frome Vale Academy had an unforgettable experience at the Bristol Beacon as they attended a breathtaking concert featuring the renowned Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. #pupils #academy #teachers #performingarts #music #concert #inthenews #inthepress #inthemedia #PRinSchools For all the details please click on the link below.

    Frome Vale pupils shine at Bristol Beacon with Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra - Bristol Parent

    Frome Vale pupils shine at Bristol Beacon with Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra - Bristol Parent

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  • Year four pupils at Evergreen Primary Academy really enjoyed their PSHE (personal, social, health, and economic) sessions, thanks to the involvement of two staff members from the Bristol City Robins Foundation. During the sessions, pupils engaged in meaningful discussions about the concept of inclusion and why it is a positive force in their school and community. They also explored the harmful effects of discrimination and how it can negatively impact individuals and society. A spokesperson for the academy said: “Inclusion is an essential value for young people to understand and practice. “It’s been inspiring to see pupils at Evergreen Primary Academy approach these topics with such enthusiasm and thoughtfulness. Helping them recognise the importance of kindness and respect in their daily lives is wonderful.”

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  • Many of you will know Ellis Genge as a rugby star who has found fame and success with Bristol Bears and the England Rugby international team – but a handful of colleagues will remember him as the perennially late-to-school ‘joker’ who attended John Cabot Academy in his formative years. And although Ellis has gone on to enjoy significant success in the sporting arena, he remains a friend to his former school, and the wider CLF – as evidenced by his recent support for Lansdown Park Academy.   That is what makes him an ideal inclusion in the trust’s Alumni 15 network, a showcase of successful former pupils designed to help inspire high aspirations among current and future pupils. Today, we continue showcasing the network a short Q&A with Ellis. 💡Where did you grow up? I grew up in Knowle West, I went to Knowle Park Primary School. I spent a lot of time playing football with my mates; I thought I was going to be a pro football player.   💡What was your experience of school like? Average to poor. I don’t think the school environment suited me. I was fortunate that there were a few teachers who ensured I had the opportunity to play rugby. That helped me stay engaged. 💡Do you remember any of your teachers?  Yes lots, and I keep in touch with a few now. They like their rugby! 💡What advice would you give to your younger self?  Don’t climb the pillar between B wing and C wing – it doesn't end well!   💡How would your best friends describe you at school/today? At school: loyal, joker, late.  Now: loyal, antisocial, early.   💡What personal characteristic do you think has helped you navigate your career?  Headstrong, stubborn and never took no for an answer.   If you know of any past pupils who have gone on to notable success in their chosen field, please let CLF Partnerships Manager Andrew Bell know by emailing andrew.bell@clf.uk. Andrew Bell

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  • Staff and students from Hans Price Academy recently visited Somewhere To Go, a charity in Weston-super-Mare that provides vital day and night services 365 days a year. The organisation supports rough sleepers and vulnerable adults in need, offering a warm, safe refuge, hot food, showers, clean clothing, and a listening ear. This story made front page news on the Weston Mercury print edition and the story ran on page three, please see below. #students #teachers #academy #charity #fundraising #frontpage #inthemedia #inthepress #inthenews #PRinSchools

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  • ‘Vibrant and inclusive’ City Academy Bristol is a school where students ‘make good progress’ thanks to a ‘broad and ambitious curriculum’, according to Ofsted inspectors. A team from the education watchdog spent two days assessing the school, during which time they met leaders from the school and its parent trust, spoke with parents and pupils, and carried out a deep dive into a number of subject areas. To read the full report please click on the link below. #students #teachers #teachingandlearning #leadership #Ofsted #Good

    Ofsted Inspectors praise ‘Strong’ Teaching and ‘Ambitious’ Curriculum at ‘Inclusive’ City Academy - City Academy Bristol

    Ofsted Inspectors praise ‘Strong’ Teaching and ‘Ambitious’ Curriculum at ‘Inclusive’ City Academy - City Academy Bristol

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  • We're excited to announce the launch of the 'CLF Alumni 15', a new network of former pupils, formed this year as part of our trust’s 15th anniversary celebrations.   The ambition is to highlight successful former pupils to showcase what can be achieved by those who embrace their CLF education – inspiring current and future generations to follow in their footsteps.   The project is being headed by CLF Partnership Manager Andrew Bell, who is starting with 15 remarkable CLF Alumni to reflect the anniversary milestone.   They include stars from sport, TV and film and the arts, high profile names from politics, and those blazing a trail in fields such as science and media.   In the weeks to come, we will be showcasing and celebrating the Alumni 15 – starting today with Sunchi Chen – a former City Academy student, now conducting globally-important research as a nuclear physicist with the UK Atomic Energy Authority.   This is just the start of building a CLF Alumni Community. If you attended a CLF Academy, we would love to hear more about your journey. Please get in touch with Andrew by email, andrew.bell@clf.uk. #academies #multiacademytrusts #leadership #alumni Sunchi M Chen Andrew Bell

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  • A massive thank you to the Voice newspapers for their coverage this month. Five CLF academies feature in seven different articles. Featured Academies, Bristol Metropolitan Academy, John Cabot Academy, King's Oak Academy x 3, Bristol Brunel Academy & Minerva Primary Academy. Please click on the link below for all the details. #students #teachers #leadership #academies #multiacademytrust #inthenews #inthemedia #inthepress #PRinSchools

    CLF coverage in this month’s Voice Newspapers - Cabot Learning Federation

    CLF coverage in this month’s Voice Newspapers - Cabot Learning Federation

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