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Jesus' promise of 'life in all its fullness' lies at the heart of the Church of England's Vision for Education, and also underpins CDAT's work as the multi-academy trust serving the Diocese of Chester.
We believe that all children deserve to go to great schools, and that, at the centre of great schools sit excellent school leaders, teachers and staff. We hope that our website will show you how our trust supports its schools to be the best they can be, and the opportunities that come from being part of the CDAT family.
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Our Schools
Chester Diocesan Academies Trust (CDAT) is a thriving Multi-Academy Trust (MAT), serving over 3,000 pupils within our growing family of 25 church primary schools across Cheshire, the Wirral and parts of Greater Manchester.
Click on the map to explore our schools within each area.
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Meet Our Staff
Securing a high standard of education for the children in all our schools is the heart of CDAT's work. We know, though, that a lot goes on in the background to make sure that our teaching staff are able to deliver a broad, balanced and engaging curriculum.
Staff
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Kerry McLean
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Niel Dixon
CDAT Chief Executive Officer This is a really exciting time to be part of CDAT. We have a great group of current schools and are looking forward to further schools joining the CDAT family in the coming months. Our aim as a trust is to give everyone within our schools – pupils and staff – the chance to achieve to the very best of their abilities. We aim to build on the strengths and potential of each of our schools, allowing them to grow and thrive while retaining their own individual character. -
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CDAT at a Glance
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Pupils
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Schools
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Staff Members
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Established in
2014