ASCAT
Welcome to the All Saints Catholic Academy Trust Family
At the All Saints Catholic Academy Trust (ASCAT), we believe that every child is uniquely created in the image of God and called to flourish. As a growing family of Catholic schools across Watford, St Albans and Dacorum, and Barnet our mission is to provide an authentically Catholic education for all students enabling them to flourish into the person that God has created them to be.
“Our Trust is about more than structures — it’s about people, faith, and a shared commitment to excellence.”
— Stephen Wheatley, CEO, All Saints Catholic Academy Trust
What is a Catholic Multi Academy Trust?
A Multi Academy Trust (MAT) is a group of schools that work together in formal partnership under one shared legal and governance structure. As a Catholic Multi Academy Trust within the Diocese of Westminster, ASCAT exists to:
- Protect and promote the Catholic mission of education.
- Share resources, expertise and leadership across schools.
- Provide strong governance and accountability.
- Ensure that every pupil, regardless of background, has the opportunity to thrive academically, personally and spiritually.
Our Trust operates under the guidance of the Diocese of Westminster Education Service, aligning our work with the Bishop’s vision for Catholic education across the region. This means that while each school retains its unique character and community, all are united in faith, purpose and mission.
Keeping Our School Communities Safe and Sustainable
As a Multi Academy Trust, ASCAT holds legal responsibility for ensuring that our schools are safe, sustainable, and compliant. We take this duty of stewardship extremely seriously.
We ensure that:
- Safeguarding is robust and consistent across all schools, supported by clear policies, staff training, and external assurance.
- Governance and accountability structures meet all statutory requirements, ensuring transparency and ethical leadership.
- Financial management is sound and sustainable, ensuring resources are used effectively for the benefit of pupils.
- Health, safety, and risk management are overseen centrally to protect pupils, staff, and visitors.
- Environmental responsibility is embedded through sustainable practices that honour our call to care for God’s creation.
This shared responsibility ensures that every ASCAT school is supported to thrive — today and for generations to come.
“We are called to be good stewards — caring for our people, our schools and our world with integrity and faith.”
— Jo Stokes, Director of People & Culture
For further information please visit our website: www.ascatonline.co.uk
Company Number: 7943555
Registered Offices:
All Saints Catholic Academy Trust, The Office Suite, 96 The Crescent, Abbots Langley, WD5 0DS
ASCAT FOR PARENTS
ASCAT for Parents
A united Catholic community
Your child becomes part of a caring, faith-centred family of schools that collaborate to share expertise, resources and opportunities. Together, we nurture every child spiritually, academically and personally.
“Being part of the Trust gives us access to a wider family of schools. It feels like we’re all working together to give our children the very best.”
Excellence through collaboration
ASCAT schools share high standards and mutual support, ensuring the very best outcomes for pupils from age 4–18. Teachers collaborate to design inspiring curricula, enrich learning and build confidence.
Strong pastoral care
Our Catholic ethos underpins everything we do — we know that education is about forming the whole person. Each child is supported not just in learning but in wellbeing and faith.
Continuity and choice
With both primary and secondary schools within the Trust, families enjoy smooth transitions and consistent values through each stage of education.
ASCAT FOR STAFF
ASCAT for Staff
A community that values people
Joining ASCAT means joining a family. Our schools retain their individuality while sharing the support, leadership and faith foundation of the Trust.
“There is now a network of support to help catch us all if we stumble and encourage us when we need it.” - ASCAT Teacher
Career development and progression
We invest in professional growth through cross-Trust training, mentoring, leadership development and secondment opportunities. Our partnerships with national and diocesan training providers offer routes into teaching and leadership.
Wellbeing and benefits
Staff wellbeing is central to our mission. We offer comprehensive support through Employee Assistance Programmes — ensuring that every colleague is cared for and supported.
Innovation and collaboration
ASCAT staff work together on curriculum design, assessment, pastoral initiatives and Catholic life. Shared expertise strengthens every classroom.
“Working across the Trust has made me a better teacher. I’ve learnt from colleagues, shared ideas, and felt part of something truly special.” - ECT, ASCAT
ASCAT 2030 VISION
The ASCAT 2030 Vision
Our ASCAT 2030 Vision sets out the focus areas and development goals that guide our mission to provide an outstanding, authentically Catholic education and to build a flourishing, sustainable Trust for the future.