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11th June 2025 News

Shrewsbury Academy Celebrates Opening of New State-of-the-Art Facilities

Shrewsbury Academy marks a major milestone with the official opening of its brand-new facilities, including cutting-edge science laboratories, a modern library, and contemporary design and technology classrooms, all made possible through funding from the Department for Education and work by Tilbury Douglas. This significant investment brings transformative change for children and young people in Shrewsbury, […]

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11th June 2025 News

Open Door, Open Heart Event – A Joyous Celebration of Community and Faith 

Schools across The Marches Academy Trust came together at St Alkmund’s Church in Whitchurch for our very first Open Door, Open Heart event – a beautiful opportunity to build positive, welcoming connections between the Church and our schools. ? Over two days, nearly 200 children from 11 schools – Tilstock CE Primary School, Oakmeadow CE Primary […]

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6th June 2025 News

Tilstock CE Primary School Celebrates Inspiring SIAMS Report

Tilstock CE Primary School and Nursery is delighted to share the results of its recent SIAMS (Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools) inspection, which highlights the school’s rich and inclusive Christian ethos, its vibrant worship life, and the positive spiritual development of its children. The SIAMS report praises collective worship at Tilstock as “a […]

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5th June 2025 News

Lower Heath CE Primary School Celebrates Outstanding SIAMS Report

Lower Heath CE Primary School is proud to announce the glowing outcome of its recent SIAMS (Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools) inspection, which highlights the school’s strong Christian foundation and its commitment to nurturing a caring, reflective, and high-achieving community. The report praises Lower Heath CE Primary School for “living up to its […]

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5th June 2025 News

New School Joins the Trust

The Marches Academy Trust is delighted to welcome Selattyn CE Primary School into its family of schools, marking a significant step forward in strengthening educational collaboration and opportunity across Shropshire. Selattyn CE Primary School officially joined the Trust on 1st June 2025, following a period of consultation, extensive due diligence and planning. The partnership reflects […]

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22nd May 2025 News

? Exciting News! ?

We are delighted to announce that the Marches Academy Trust has been shortlisted for the Inclusive Trust of the Year (new for 2025) category in the Tes Schools Awards 2025! ? The awards dinner will be held at the prestigious Grosvenor House Hotel on Park Lane on the evening of Friday, 20th June. Stay tuned for more updates on our achievements and […]

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11th April 2025 News

Signing of the Armed Forces Covenant

We had some very special guests to the Trust from Shropshire Council, the Ministry of Defence, and The British Legion to partake in the signing of our Armed Forces Covenant. The event was marked by the official signing of the contract, which cements our commitment to supporting our families that serve in the armed forces. […]

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10th April 2025 News

2025 Spring Trust Newsletter available to read now!

Welcome to our Spring Newsletter! This issue brings you a roundup of the key moments and news from the term, with a special focus on EDIB (Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging) experiences in our schools. We explore how our schools ensure everyone feels they belong, showcasing examples of inclusive practices and the impactful work being […]

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12th March 2025 News

Whitchurch 10K Gears Up for 2025 with Key Sponsors on Board!

The countdown to the Whitchurch 10K is on! With just weeks to go until race day on April 6th, 2025, excitement is building as over 300 runners have already signed up to take part. This year’s event is raising funds for The 4 All Foundation, a Shropshire-based charity dedicated to responding to the needs of […]

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MATTV initiative news | Marches Academy Trust

7th January 2025 News

The Next Edition of MATTV

? Exciting News! The Next Edition of MATTV is Here! ? We’re thrilled to share the latest edition of MATTV – an initiative that shines a spotlight on the vibrant and inspiring world of Marches Academy Trust. ?✨ At Marches Academy Trust, we believe that every voice matters. That’s why we’re excited to showcase how our transition and induction programmes have worked this […]

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Idsall School and Sixth Form case study | Marches Academy Trust

20th December 2024 News

Idsall School celebrates progress made in recent Ofsted Report

Great improvements celebrated by Idsall school following its latest Ofsted Report Idsall School is proud to celebrate the progress and improvements highlighted in the recent Ofsted inspection conducted on November 12 and 13, 2024. The school was praised for its ongoing journey of improvement, with a clear recognition of the hard work and commitment of […]

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