Simon Spry is the CEO of the Learning Academies Trust, an 18 school primary MAT serving the children of the city of Plymouth. Believe you can. Together we will.
Joined November 2016
- Tweets 1,160
- Following 1,552
- Followers 1,111
- Likes 3,640
200 Photos and videos
4 Sep 2025
A fantastic induction session tonight with some of our new LAT colleagues.
Feeling very positive about the future after meeting these new LAT staff.
‘Believe you can. Together we will.’
1
149
25 Jul 2025
We’ve enjoyed 5 very successful Ofsted visits in the LAT across 24/25, which means that in our schools with a grade, 100% are now Ofsted good or outstanding. While some might say ‘so what’, it’s a huge deal for us, because prior to joining, 7 (40%) had been graded less than good!
1
14
508
Simon Spry retweeted
4 Mar 2025
We’re over half way through the Learning Academies Trust TTRS battle. Plaistow Hill are currently on track to become champions. @MountStreetPlym are closely behind followed by @PomphlettS.Keep playing everyone & the winners will be announced on Friday.@learningatceo @TTRockStars
1
2
190
14 Feb 2025
Quite possibly the best professional development opportunity ever!
14 Feb 2025
If this speaks to you—or someone else in your network—spread the word; we need you!
✍️ Apply now: sw100.substack.com/p/joining…
2
481
Simon Spry retweeted
30 Jan 2025
We are delighted to have @pauldix with us in Plymouth today. Be the reason everything changes!
We look forward to Maureen Mckenna and @tonysammon delivering their sessions today too.
@CiaraEMoran @learningatceo @HighViewPlym
1
3
10
325
16 Jan 2025
This is an absolutely amazing and ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunity to lead the most wonderful of primary schools.
Prince Rock Primary school is looking for a new headteacher! mynewterm.com/jobs/143476/ED…
6
11
5,194
Simon Spry retweeted
8 Jan 2025
Take a look at these written explanations from some of our children in years 1 to 5 @woodfieldplym and @MountStreetPlym. It’s great to see the children using the correct mathematical vocabulary and stem sentences to fully explain their thinking. @learningatceo @WhiteRoseEd
2
5
1,343
Simon Spry retweeted
11 Dec 2024
representation that can help them solve problems. I’m looking forward to seeing the bar model used even more within our schools to support our children with their problem solving. @WhiteRoseEd @learningatceo @CiaraEMoran
1
5
192
Simon Spry retweeted
22 Nov 2024
PTSA are delighted to announce that we are now a level 3 Apprenticeship provider for Teaching Assistants and Early Years Educators. We have the following roles available within our Trust:
Mount Street
mynewterm.com/jobs/146097/ED…
Knowle
mynewterm.com/jobs/145653/ED…
2
4
5
359
25 Oct 2024
A fantastic morning of debate and discussion in the LAT, with leaders from our 18 schools, central team leads and Trustees. I’m so privileged to work with such an amazing team of people. ‘Believe you can. Together we will.’
11
412
11 Oct 2024
Incredibly proud of our LAT children shown here, having enjoyed a wonderful fun filled afternoon of sport at Plymouth’s Life Centre.
Children from 13 of our schools got themselves into mixed teams & had a fantastic afternoon. Big thanks to everyone who helped to make it happen.
10
323
9 Aug 2024
This might just be the best Ofsted story ever.
Having secured 3 straight outstanding inspection judgements in 2010, 2012 & 2013, following an 11 year ‘exemption’ break, @princerockps are back with a 4th straight outstanding in a row!
Believe you can. Together we will.
1
3
30
1,621
11 Jul 2024
I am so incredibly proud of everyone at Prince Rock and in the LAT who has helped to make this happen.
Having had the privilege to have led this wonderful school to 3 outstanding Ofsteds many years ago, it’s now got its 4th straight outstanding judgement in a row!
WOW!
So proud!
7
7
95
5,762
Simon Spry retweeted
25 Jun 2024
How can your trust grow without compromising on quality?
The first panel discussion of #MATPN South is here! Our esteemed panellists explore how to grow your trust without having a detrimental effect on the quality of education, school improvement, and outcomes.
#education
1
6
413
25 Jun 2024
Very proud of @CiaraEMoran from @learningatuk and @SalisburyRdPrim speaking about MAT growth at a national education conference @MATPartNet this morning. Believe you can. Together we will.’
3
2
25
701
Simon Spry retweeted
21 Jun 2024
Farewell to our wonderful learning set chair @vanessabragg5. We truly are Trusts that collaborate @AspireTrus45437 @LAPacademies @stchris_trust @cherylweyman @elat @learningatceo #allourchildren #collaboration @lucy_livings
2
1
21
1,216
Simon Spry retweeted
15 Jun 2024
Another great Inspiring Leadership Conference. Ready for the last few weeks now @CiaraEMoran @maria_mariaben @learningatceo
1
7
246
Simon Spry retweeted
7 Jun 2024
Congratulations to the new LAT TTRS champions, Salisbury Road. They answered nearly 800,000 questions correctly! Mount Wise took 2nd place, closely followed by Hyde Park. Well done to all our schools for taking part. @TTRockStars @CiaraEMoran @learningatceo @SalisburyRdPrim
2
8
737
Simon Spry retweeted
7 Jun 2024
I'm Speaking at #MATPN South 🌟
A fantastic opportunity to connect with others in the industry, interested in joining me?
Register for your complimentary pass today 👇
invt.io/1txb2qsn11q @CiaraEMoran @SalisburyRdPrim @learningatceo
3
4
313
9 Apr 2024
Having seen first hand the transformational impact of this course on the professional development of some of our MAT’s senior leaders, I’d strongly recommend applying …. or passing the details on to an aspirant head you know. It really does have the power to change lives!
9 Apr 2024
If it's in service of our shared mission (towards more equitable futures) for the benefit of your community—
you got it, apply now!
buff.ly/3JdeIQi
4
22
2,961