Welcome from the Chief Executive Officer
It is a real privilege to write to you as Chief Executive Officer. Over the past academic year, I have had the honour of leading Olympus through a period of challenge, reflection and continuity. During my time as Interim CEO, my focus was on providing stability, listening carefully and staying true to the values at the heart of our Trust. I am immensely grateful to our staff, learners, families and partners for the care, trust and commitment you have shown throughout that time.
Olympus is deeply rooted in the communities we serve. Our schools sit at the heart of diverse, vibrant neighbourhoods, and we are proud to work alongside families, local partners and wider services to support children and young people to flourish. We believe education is stronger when it is connected to community, and when learners feel a real sense of belonging, identity and possibility.
As we look ahead, this next chapter is about building with confidence and intention. We have strong foundations, a clear moral purpose and dedicated people working across our schools and teams. Together, we will continue to champion inclusive, high-quality education, strengthen collaboration across our Trust, and ensure that every learner feels known, valued and supported to thrive both academically and personally.
My ambition for Olympus is clear. I want us to be a Trust where values shape decisions, where improvement is thoughtful and sustainable, and where relationships with our communities are built on trust, respect and shared responsibility. We will keep learning together, remain open to new ideas, and focus relentlessly on what makes the greatest difference for children, families and the places we serve.
Above all, Olympus is a shared endeavour. Your voice, ideas and partnership matter, and I look forward to working alongside you as we shape the future of The Olympus Academy Trust together.
Claire Moloney-Banks
CEO
Schools in the Trust
Each of our schools has its own unique identity within the values and ethos of the Trust. Headteachers are responsible for their school and accountable for outcomes. Being part of a group of schools brings with it robust challenge and support as well as opportunities to share provision and central costs.
There are Headteachers in each school who are responsible for the day-to-day running of our schools as follows:
- Ben Dilley, Abbeywood Community School including the Engineering Centre
- Sophie Francis, Bradley Stoke Community School
- Maria Goodchild, (Primary Phase) Bradley Stoke Community School
- Jonathan Keohane, Callicroft Primary Academy
- Matthew Lankester, Charborough Road Primary
- Kelly Dicks, Filton Hill Primary
- Tom Hill (HT Designate), Lyde Green Community School (opening Sept 26)
- Will Ferris, Meadowbrook Primary
- Stephen Kneller, Patchway Community School
- Will Ferris, Stoke Lodge Primary
- Jenny Cartwright, Winterbourne Academy
Our History
The Olympus Academy Trust was set up in 2012 by founding member Bradley Stoke Community School as a charitable Trust. Since then several schools have joined the partnership as follows:
Jan 2012
Bradley Stoke Community School
Jan 2013
Abbeywood Community School
Jan 2015
Meadowbrook and Charborough Road Primary Schools
Sep 2016
Stoke Lodge, Filton Hill and Callicroft Primary Schools
Sep 2017
Patchway Community School
Feb 2018
Winterbourne Academy
Bradley Stoke secondary also grew to be an all-through school with its own primary phase in September 2015.
Sept 2021
Bristol Technology and Engineering Academy now the Engineering Centre, part of Abbeywood Community School.
Sept 2023
boomsatsuma offering Post 16 courses in sports media and gaming.
May 2024
Long awaited building works started on the new construction of Lyde Green Community School which is due to open in September 2026.
Our Identity
Each of our schools has its own unique identity within the values and ethos of Olympus. Headteachers are responsible for their school and accountable for outcomes. Being part of a group of schools brings with it robust challenge and support as well as opportunities to share provision and central costs.
The name Olympus originates from the Olympus Concorde engine. This is significant because it was designed and produced locally and therefore links to our vision of providing an excellent standard of education for all children and families in our area.
As a local organisation, we exist for the benefit of the communities we serve.
We are always keen to work with other schools, primary and secondary, encouraging them to join the partnership to develop and strengthen our local educational offer.
If you would like more information about your school joining the Trust, please contact us.
