ESCAT is committed to providing the highest quality Catholic education; embracing all within our community and bringing them closer to, and living their lives like, Jesus Christ while enabling everyone to fulfil their potential.

Inspired by the example of Edith Stein, we are a family of Catholic schools loving, learning and living together for the common good of our children, families and communities. Our schools embody the mission of the Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth and have the wellbeing of our children and staff at the heart of all we do. We are equal partners with a shared calling to ensure our children grow through a Christ-centred education in a safe and nurturing environment, providing them with the knowledge, skills and spiritual development to fulfil their potential and become disciples who make a positive contribution to their world.

Edith Stein Multi Academy Trust is currently  made up of a two schools within the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth, along with our other partners, we are all working together to provide the best opportunities for every child.

The core aspect of our collaborative work is to ensure good Catholic Education for all, upholding the Bishop’s mission and vision for education across the Diocese.

The Trust was initially formed in 2011 by Oaklands Catholic School under the banner of the Catholic Academy Trust in Havant. Oaklands was one of the first Catholic Schools in the County to convert to an academy. The Trust changed its name to Edith Stein in 2017. Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School joined the Trust in 2021.

The Trust believes that its schools should distinctive and rooted within their parish and local  communities. We intend to maintain the distinctive nature of each of the schools whilst sharing recognised good practice across the board to build an established Trust of excellence.

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