WAVE Multi Academy Trust

Delivering education to pupils across Devon and Cornwall

WAVE Multi Academy Trust

Delivering education to pupils across Devon and Cornwall

WAVE Multi Academy Trust

Delivering education to pupils across Devon and Cornwall

WAVE Multi Academy Trust

Delivering education to pupils across Devon and Cornwall

WAVE Multi Academy Trust

Delivering education to pupils across Devon and Cornwall

WAVE Multi Academy Trust

Delivering education to pupils across Devon and Cornwall

Welcome to Wave MAT

Wave Multi Academy Trust (MAT) comprises of eight regional alternative provision academies, two medical academies in Devon and Cornwall, and a special academy in Devon for pupils with social communication and interaction needs.

We provide support to enable pupils to reintegrate into mainstream or special schools; or in the last four terms of compulsory education, integration into the world of work or further education.

A Message From Our CEO

We strive to support our pupils to develop into confident, happy, successful young adults who have empathy towards and an understanding of those less fortunate than themselves.

At Wave Multi Academy Trust we actively promote positive, inclusive values. These include democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect for and tolerance of those of different faiths and beliefs. We believe British values are those values expected of anyone living in Britain, regardless of their nationality, culture or religious belief.

Robert Gasson
CEO Wave Multi Academy Trust

Our Mission Statement

We are committed to progressing the social, emotional and academic outcomes for all of our pupils to enable them to achieve their true potential.

Our Vision

To significantly change pupils lives for the better.

Our Values

Be Positive

It is our intention to stay constructive, optimistic and confident both for and with our young people and their families.

Have Empathy

We consider the consequences of our decisions, large and small on those around us

Show Respect

We respect each other and those we work with.

Work As One Team

When we work together we are stronger. Together we will achieve more.

Be Inclusive

Everybody is treated fairly and equally; no-one is marginalised or left behind.

Latest News

Careers Guidance at River Dart and Beyond

Our careers programme is an important part of the journey of our young people at Wave.

We are proud that River Dart Academy is the only Alternative Provision Academy in England, to have been picked alongside only two other schools nationally, to appear in a film by Gatsby Charitable Foundation talking to pupils about the impact of good careers guidance on their lives.

Our passionate Trust Careers Lead Tessa Claridge, who was interviewed by the film crew, not only supports pupils at River Dart Academy, but leads the Careers Teams across Wave and is dedicated to helping the young people in our Academies across Devon and Cornwall.

Here are a few pictures taken by the film crew on the day. We cannot wait to see the video in full.

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Wave Trust Autumn Newsletter 2025

Here is our Wave Autumn 2025 Newsletter. Find out what we have been getting up to across the Trust this term.

Wave Trust Newsletter Autumn Term 2025

Birthday Celebrations for Nine Maidens Academy

All at Wave Nine Maidens AP Academy enjoyed celebrating our 150th birthday! We welcomed former pupils, staff, parents, and members of the local community for an afternoon of celebration, reflection, and connection. The birthday event to mark the 150^th milestone of the academy took place on Friday 24 October 2025.