CEO of the Year Award

We are delighted to announce that our co-CEOs, Helen Pratten and Catherine Garrett, have been shortlisted for the CEO of the Year award at the MAT Excellence Awards. This prestigious recognition highlights their visionary leadership, dedication, and the transformative impact they have had on our Trust and the communities we serve.

Gefrin Price, Chair of the Board of Trustees at Abbey MAT, shared his thoughts: "Helen and Catherine exemplify what true leadership means. Their ability to combine strategic vision with operational excellence has been the driving force behind the Trust’s continued success.

"Under Helen and Catherine's guidance, Abbey Multi Academy Trust has flourished, achieving remarkable improvements in school performance, staff wellbeing, and student outcomes. Their innovative co-CEO model and unwavering commitment to our mission—Working in Partnership to Educate, Nurture and Empower—are setting a new standard for excellence in education.

Join us in celebrating this incredible achievement and wishing them the best of luck at the awards!