Welcome to MARK Education Trust

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Ambitious for excellence

Ambitious for excellence

Ambitious for excellence

Ambitious for excellence

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MARK Education Trust

Our mission at MARK Education Trust is to provide the best possible education for our students, preparing them for life, so they can stand equally alongside their peers, locally, nationally and globally.

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Vision & Values

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Curriculum Principles

News, views & insights

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Published 12/02/2025

School equestrian teams thrive with CooperBurnett LLP

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Published 8/07/2024

MARK Education Trust Conference 2024

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Published 27/02/2025

Sixth Form Geographers explore the wonders of Iceland

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Published 20/12/2024

Beacon Academy End of Term 2 2024 Newsletter

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Published 20/12/2024

Uplands Academy - End of Term 2 2024 Newsletter

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Published 9/12/2024

Welcome to our new website!

Beacon Academy End of Term 1 2024 Newsletter

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Published 24/10/2024

Uplands Academy End of Term 1 2024 Newsletter

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Published 19/07/2024

Beacon Academy End of Term 6 2024 Newsletter

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Published 18/07/2024

Uplands Academy End of Term 6 2024 Newsletter

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Published 9/02/2024

MARK Education Trust Report to Stakeholders February 2024

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Work with us

Our schools are “ambitious for excellence” and aim to benefit from working in partnership; forming a community of best practice and sharing expertise to improve outcomes for children and young people.

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MARKEducationTrust / Published 28 May 2025

Thank you to CooperBurnett for their wonderful support of equestrian teams at Beacon Academy and Uplands Academy!

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MARKEducationTrust / Published 23 May 2025

The round up of Beacon Academy's latest news, events and achievements is now available to view and download at https://tinyurl.com/hp7ztfcc. A huge thank you to all MARK Education Trust students, staff and families for all your support and hard work this term.

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MARKEducationTrust / Published 23 May 2025

As our schools wrap up another busy and productive term, we're delighted to share their latest newsletters. Select the following link to read about achievements and events at Uplands Academy: https://tinyurl.com/3jjb9z7s

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MARKEducationTrust / Published 15 May 2025

Thank you, Ashdown Radio! We're delighted that our commercial is now live and so pleased with how it’s turned out. It's been a great opportunity to highlight the values and vision of MARK Education Trust, and to share a bit more about the fantastic work happening at Beacon Academy and Uplands Academy. 🔗 View our current vacancies: https://www.markeducationtrust.org/work-with-us/job-opportunities Thank you to your team for helping us bring our message to the wider community! #MakeYourMARK #MARKEducationTrust #CommunityPartners #BeaconAcademy #UplandsAcademy #AshdownRadio

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MARKEducationTrust / Published 15 May 2025

At MARK Education Trust, we know that small acts of kindness can have a big impact. This new initiative at Beacon Academy is a lovely reminder that kindness is at the core of our community. Wonderful to see so many students getting involved. #MakeYourMARK #KindnessMatters #SpreadKindness #BeKind

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MARKEducationTrust / Published 8 May 2025

Wonderful to read news of Beacon Academy Sixth Form's latest trip to The Gambia - a valuable experience for the students. We are incredibly proud of the long-standing legacy of the school's Gambia partnership, now in its 30th year. Find out more at https://www.beacon-academy.org/news-and-dates/latest-news/item/82/a-life-changing-trip-beacon-academy-sixth-form-in-the-gambia

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MARKEducationTrust / Published 8 May 2025

Congratulations to all Year 10 students that took part in Uplands Academy's recent Public Speaking Competition! Good luck to Henry and Amelie for the regional final next month! 👏

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MARKEducationTrust / Published 2 May 2025

Well done to the Year 9 Student Ambassadors at Uplands Academy for representing your school with such confidence, kindness and professionalism. It is fantastic to hear how highly you have been praised by prospective families. You are wonderful role models and a credit to your school and to our trust.

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MARKEducationTrust / Published 2 May 2025

Huge congratulations to Mr Connor, Mr Stidder and Mr Gilbey at Uplands Academy on completing the London and Paris Marathons! An incredible achievement that reflects such dedication, perseverance and resilience! 👏👏👏 #MakeYourMARK #TeamUplands #TeamInspiration #SchoolCommunity #WellDone

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MARKEducationTrust / Published 8 Apr 2025

📢 East Sussex County Council has proposed term dates for the 2026/2027 academic year, starting 2 Sept 2026 and ending 22 July 2027. Stakeholders (staff, parents, governors, etc.) are invited to share feedback during the consultation period from 28 March to 4 May 2025. 🗓️ Have your say: 🔗 https://ow.ly/Ggi450VvyW1 #EastSussex #SchoolTermDates #Consultation

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MARKEducationTrust / Published 8 Apr 2025

#Vacancy: Trust Site Operatives - Two positions available - Shift rota: 6:30am-2:30pm, 8am-4pm or 11:30am-7:30pm - £25,993-£26,835 per annum pro-rata - Working across Beacon Academy and Uplands Academy We are seeking two dedicated and reliable Trust Site Operatives to manage and maintain facilities across our school sites. The successful candidate will be proactive, hands-on, and comfortable working independently and as part of a team across our schools' locations. If you are passionate about supporting a positive school environment and keeping premises in the best condition, we would like to hear from you. The closing date for applications is 10:00am on Friday 18 April 2025. Please visit My New Term to find out more and apply: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/2259/EDV-2024-MET-81887 #MakeYourMARK #jobs #jobsearch #Crowborough #Wadhurst

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MARKEducationTrust / Published 26 Mar 2025

A very proud moment! Well done to our wonderful students and staff at Uplands Academy and Beacon Academy 👏👏👏

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MARKEducationTrust / Published 12 Mar 2025

A huge thank you to the businesses and organisations providing Beacon Academy students with valuable work experience opportunities. These placements enable the students to apply their classroom knowledge in real-life settings, develop new skills, and learn what it takes to thrive in the workplace. #MakeYourMARK #WorkExperience #Careers

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MARKEducationTrust / Published 27 Feb 2025

A wonderful opportunity for an Uplands Academy parent to contribute their skills, expertise and experience for the benefit of the school community. Find out about the nomination process at https://tinyurl.com/5ywf3w55

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MARKEducationTrust / Published 13 Feb 2025

Today on National School Governors’ Awareness Day, we would like to say a huge THANK YOU to our wonderful governors and trustees, both past and present! Your dedication, hard work and commitment to volunteering your time and expertise make a real difference in the lives of children and young people. Through your support, guidance and leadership, you help to shape the future of our trust and schools, ensuring every student has the opportunity to thrive. Thank you for the vital role you play in our community! #SchoolGovernors #SchoolGovDay #NationalGovernorsDay #ThankYou #Volunteers #Education #Community

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MARKEducationTrust / Published 12 Feb 2025

We are extremely grateful to CooperBurnett for their ongoing support of Beacon Academy and Uplands Academy equestrian teams. Their generosity has played a vital role in developing a strong sense of team spirit amongst our students and is a perfect example of how local businesses can have a meaningful impact on the development of young people. The equestrian teams are now preparing for a busy season of events, and with the continued backing of CooperBurnett LLP, we are excited to see what lies ahead! Visit our website to find out more: https://tinyurl.com/29au3x4b #Community #Crowborough #Wadhurst #TunbridgeWells #EquestrianTalent

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MARKEducationTrust / Published 11 Feb 2025

Mary Poppins JR at Uplands Academy is a must see! An outstanding musical production showcasing the talent, dedication and hard work of everyone involved on the stage and behind the scenes! 👏👏👏 A few tickets remaining for performances this evening and tomorrow via TicketSource: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/uplands-academy

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MARKEducationTrust / Published 5 Feb 2025

Well done to students and staff at Uplands Academy, busy working behind the scenes on their brilliant production of "Mary Poppins JR."! We are very excited to see the show next week! 🎟 Book your tickets now at https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/uplands-academy

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Our Schools

We are a small multi-academy trust with two schools located in East Sussex. Click below to find out more.

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