In this section you can find out about how the Trust supports and works with schools and other organisations.

Affiliation
How you can join a powerful and unique network of schools and educational organisations committed to raising standards of achievement and transforming learning.

Designation and cohort development (formerly Bidding Support)
Find out how we can help your school to move towards specialist status, with dedicated advice on raising sponsorship money, to help with your application.

The Specialist Schools Programme
Learn about the Specialist Schools Programme and how to apply for specialist status.

Sponsorship information
A school aiming for specialist school status must attract at least £50,000 of private sector support. (Please note, very small schools must raise a minimum of £20,000.) We can offer advice and support on how to achieve this goal.

Links to other programmes
The Specialist Schools and Academies Trust is involved in many innovative schemes and works with a wide variety of partners.

School search
Use this tool to search for specialist schools. You can search by keyword, school name, specialism, region, or LEA.