--- title: "MAT Factor 2026 Showcases Outstanding Talent" url: "https://great-sankey-high-school.schudio.com/news/2026-06-05-mat-factor-2026-showcases-outstanding-talent" school: "Great Sankey High School" --- # MAT Factor 2026 Showcases Outstanding Talent ![Image of MAT Factor 2026 Showcases Outstanding Talent](https://files.schudio.com/great-sankey-high-school/images/news/Kirsty_winner.jpg) 5 June 2026 Students, staff, families and friends came together for a fantastic evening of entertainment at this year's MAT Factor, which proved to be a huge success with a sold-out audience. The event showcased an incredible range of talent from across our MAT primary schools alongside performers from Great Sankey High School. From powerful solo performances to impressive group acts, every contestant demonstrated tremendous confidence, skill and dedication, making it an extremely difficult task for the judges. The standard of performances throughout the evening was exceptional, highlighting the wealth of talent that exists across our Trust. The audience was treated to a memorable night filled with music, creativity and outstanding entertainment. Congratulations to all of our category winners: - **Years 7–9 Winner:** Evie-May - **Years 10–13 Winner:** Gabriella - **Groups Winner:** Remains (Sam, Alina, Ryan, Isla and Tristan) - **Primary Winner:** Chapelford Primary School A special congratulations goes to **Kirsty**, who was crowned the overall winner of MAT Factor 2026 following an outstanding performance that impressed both the judges and audience. While trophies were awarded on the night, every performer should be immensely proud of their achievement. Taking to the stage in front of a packed audience requires courage, commitment and confidence, and each act contributed to making the event such a memorable occasion. Thank you to everyone who attended and supported the event, and to all those who worked behind the scenes to make the evening possible. MAT Factor continues to be a wonderful celebration of the talent, creativity and community spirit that exists across our schools. Well done to all involved! [MAT Factor 2026](https://great-sankey-high-school.schudio.com/news/tag/mat-factor-2026) [ Wildlife Photography Competition Celebrates Sir David Attenborough’s 100th Birthday](https://great-sankey-high-school.schudio.com/news/2026-06-04-wildlife-photography-competition-celebrates-sir-david-attenborough-s-100th-birthday) [A Performance to Remember: School Orchestra Takes to the Stage at the Liverpool Empire ](https://great-sankey-high-school.schudio.com/news/2026-06-10-a-performance-to-remember-school-orchestra-takes-to-the-stage-at-the-liverpool-empire) ### Our School - [Welcome from the Executive Principal](https://great-sankey-high-school.schudio.com/our-school/headteacher-s-message) - [Our Values & Ethos](https://great-sankey-high-school.schudio.com/our-school/our-values) - [Virtual Tour](https://great-sankey-high-school.schudio.com/our-school/virtual-tours) - [Our Staff](https://great-sankey-high-school.schudio.com/our-school/staff) - [News](https://great-sankey-high-school.schudio.com/news) - [Admissions](https://great-sankey-high-school.schudio.com/our-school/admissions) - [Open Evening](https://great-sankey-high-school.schudio.com/our-school/open-evening) - [School Performance Information](https://great-sankey-high-school.schudio.com/our-school/results) - [Ofsted Information](https://great-sankey-high-school.schudio.com/our-school/ofsted-information) - [Policies and Reports](https://great-sankey-high-school.schudio.com/our-school/policies-and-reports) - [Governance](https://great-sankey-high-school.schudio.com/our-school/governance) - [Work For Us](https://great-sankey-high-school.schudio.com/recruitment) - [Prospectus](https://great-sankey-high-school.schudio.com/our-school/school-prospectus) - [Omega Multi Academy Trust](https://great-sankey-high-school.schudio.com/our-school/omega-multi-academy-trust) - [Contact Us](https://great-sankey-high-school.schudio.com/contact) ![Great Sankey High School](https://files.schudio.com/great-sankey-high-school/images/logo/Omega_Part_of_Logo_White_Mono.png) **Great Sankey High School** Barrow Hall Lane Warrington Cheshire WA5 3AA Tel: 01925 724118 Fax: 01925 727396 Email: ## Follow Us - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/GreatSankeyHS/) - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/omega-multi-academy-trust) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/great_sankey_high_school/) ## Translation © Copyright 2016–2026 Great Sankey High School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://great-sankey-high-school.schudio.com/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/) Update cookies preferences