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“ It was an incredible experience . It was great to meet Lionesses stars Lucy Bronze and Beth Meade , my childhood football hero Luther Blissett , and Ben Francis , owner of Gymshark ”.
When Steve founded NWAT , Delamere became the smallest school ever to convert to an academy . Over the past decade , NWAT has grown from 42 pupils to 2,500 across Cheshire West & Chester , Cheshire East and Shropshire . The Trust now oversees the running of nine primary schools and one secondary school . All are rated Good or Outstanding .
Steve was accompanied by his parents , partner Wenda and their daughter Nancy at Windsor Castle .
He added : “ I told Prince William about my son Frankie , who plays water polo for Great Britain . He said he loves water polo and wishes he still played . I was incredibly proud when he asked my son ’ s name .”
“ Being bestowed with this honour will drive me to help make the Trust , and all that we do , even bigger and better . This award represents the hard work and determination our schools put into serving the children in their care , so I ’ d like to thank every member of staff who does so much .”
Underpinned by Steve ’ s vision to ‘ open children ’ s eyes to the wonderful world of possibility ’, the Trust ’ s schools deliver outstanding education built on great academic achievement . Enrichment opportunities are a vital part of inspiring children toward their full potential .
For more information about NWAT , email : admin @ northwestacademies . co . uk or phone : 01244 566167 .