Headteacher welcomes 'exciting new chapter' as small village primary school near Oswestry joins academy trust
A village primary school on the Welsh border has joined an Oswestry-based academy trust.
Selattyn CE Primary School, near Oswestry, has joined the Marches Academy Trust.
The small village primary school officially joined the trust on June 1 following a period of consultation.
"We are thrilled to welcome Selattyn CE Primary School to the Marches Academy Trust," said Sarah Finch, CEO of the trust.
"Selattyn brings with it a proud history, a strong sense of community, and a dedication to nurturing young minds and values that align closely with our own.
"We look forward to working together to support the school’s continued success."
A spokesperson for trust said the school will benefit from the trust’s "extensive network" of educational expertise, shared resources, and professional development opportunities, "while maintaining its unique identity and ethos as a Church of England school."
Headteacher Ross Shepherd of Selattyn CE Primary School said: “Joining the Marches Academy Trust marks an exciting new chapter for our school.
"We are confident that this partnership will bring fresh opportunities for our children, staff, and wider community. Together, we’ll continue to provide a nurturing and inspiring learning environment for all.”
The trust is made up of several schools in Shrewsbury and north Shropshire including the Marches School in Oswestry, Longlands Primary and Grove School in Market Drayton, Oakmeadow CofE Primary in Shrewsbury and Idsall School in Shifnal.
