Three Church of England primary schools join Shropshire academy trust

Three new primary schools have joined a Shropshire‑based academy trust following a merger.

The 3-18 Education Trust has welcomed three Church of England primary schools - Clive, Prees and Whixall, as part of a merger with The Fields Multi-Academy Trust.

The three primary schools join eleven Shropshire schools as part of the trust, which includes Bridgnorth Endowed, Lakelands Academy, Much Wenlock Primary and Thomas Adams.

They are the first Church of England schools to join the trust, a development which was made possible after a change in the governing rules.

It’s a change that leaders said was “a significant and positive development” that would add to the “rich and diverse cultures” across the community of schools.

David O’Toole, The 3-18 Education Trust’s CEO, said: “We are delighted to welcome Clive, Prees and Whixall into our trust community, building on the strong collaborative foundations that we have already established.

“We are excited to continue that work together, bringing shared expertise, resources and ambition to support every child across our wonderfully diverse communities. Together we are stronger, and together we will thrive.”