North Star Community Trust
At North Star Community Trust, we transform lives and build careers that make a difference.
Who we are.
We are delighted to be the Multi Academy Trust of the year for 2024-25. We run award winning schools in the heart of our community. Our primary schools are Woodpecker Hall Academy, Kingfisher Hall Academy and Enfield Heights Academy.
We also run a secondary school and Sixth Form – Heron Hall Academy. We currently educate 2,600 children.
Our Vision
“Our vision is to help as many children as possible to succeed at school and in life.”
Our Mission
“Our mission is to work within disadvantaged communities to make a real and lasting difference in order to give children the very best chances to succeed, academically and socially.”
Our Values
“We are inclusive, ambitious, supportive and have integrity.”
All about the children
At the heart of North Star Community Trust is the child – its the focus of everything we do.
The diagaram shows the key layers of support that help every child thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
The blue inner circle represents core elements like safeguarding, curriculum, and SEND, ensuring a safe, inclusive, and high-quality learning experience.
The green layer highlights wider support areas, including engagement, data, pupil premium, and free school meals—vital in removing barriers to learning.
The red outer layer reflects our broader partnerships with external agencies, local authorities, and the wider community, strengthening our ability to support children and families beyond the classroom.
Together, these layers define our mission: transforming lives through education and building a thriving, connected school community.
Education, Community, Opportunity (ECO)
To summarise our mission we use three words for everyone to remember on a daily basis
Education
Every child at a North Star Community Trust school will receive an excellent education.
Community
Every child at a North Star Community Trust school will be able to make a difference in their community.
Opportunity
Every child at a North Star Community Trust school will have opportunities to help them develop into well-rounded citizens of the future.
Stronger Together
As a Trust, as communities of staff, children and families, we believe we are all Stronger Together.
“Education, Community, and Opportunity shapes everything we do, ensuring our children grow with knowledge, connection, and ambition. By focusing on these values, we empower them to succeed academically, contribute meaningfully to society, and seize every opportunity that comes their way.”