About Romero Catholic Academy Trust

Romero Catholic Academy Trust is a flourishing family of Catholic schools across Lancashire, Blackburn with Darwen and Calderdale, established by the Diocese of Salford.

Rooted in the inspiring legacy of St Oscar Romero, “we plant the seeds that one day will grow”, the Trust is committed to improving educational outcomes, nurturing faith and uplifting our school communities.

Guided by values of Faith, Service, Aspiration and Collaboration, it empowers schools to excel together through shared support and a unified vision.

Education

Our Education service provides high-quality school improvement support tailored to the unique needs of each of our schools. Working closely with school leaders, we strengthen teaching, curriculum development, safeguarding and leadership capacity. Support includes core reviews, self-evaluation and strategic planning, subject deep dives and leadership coaching. Each year, Trust staff and school leaders jointly assess performance across a range of categories to inform strategic resource allocation.

In addition to individual school support, we offer Trust-wide networks and training in key areas such as SEND, reading, Catholic life, equality and preparation for Ofsted and CSI inspections. Our team includes serving Ofsted inspectors, bringing current expertise and insight to all we do. With a responsive and collaborative approach, we ensure every school receives the challenge and support necessary for pupils to thrive: academically, pastorally and spiritually.