[company_age]unknown[/company_age][employees]501-1000 employees[/employees][funding]nan[/funding][description]L.E.A.D. Academy Trust is a multi-academy trust (MAT) based in the Midlands, South Yorkshire, and Lincolnshire, England. Established in 2011, the trust has grown to encompass 27 academies, serving over 11,500 pupils with the support of 1,650 staff members. L.E.A.D. stands for Lead, Empower, Achieve, and Drive, reflecting the organization's core principles of strong leadership, empowerment, opportunity for achievement, and continuous improvement. The Trust's unique approach combines autonomy for individual academies with collaboration across key areas, fostering a shared vision, values, and best practices. L.E.A.D. Academy Trust distinguishes itself by emphasizing partnership working as a catalyst for exceptional education, recognizing the importance of tailoring approaches to each academy's specific context and needs.[/description][ps]L.E.A.D. Academy Trust provides educational services through its network of 27 academies across the East Midlands and South Yorkshire.[/ps]