News

Throughout the year we hold a whole host of events, training sessions, seminars and much more to knowledge share and network with our schools, teachers and key partners. Learn about our upcoming events and the latest news from the Trust below.

MATTV initiative news | Marches Academy Trust

21st March 2024 News

MATTV Initiative Launched

We’re thrilled to celebrate and launch MATTV – a new initiative to showcase the exciting world of Marches Academy Trust. At Marches Academy Trust, we believe that every voice matters. That’s why we’re excited to showcase our celebration of ‘One Voice’ in this edition, a collective effort aimed at ensuring every member of our community […]

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Shrewsbury Ofsted report | Marches Academy Trust

14th March 2024 News

Shrewsbury Academy Embraces Improvement and Progress

Shrewsbury Academy recently received feedback from Ofsted resulting in a rating of ‘Requires Improvement’. The report gives us clear evidence of improvement since joining the Marches Academy Trust with areas for development giving us a focus to develop the school further at pace. We are pleased to highlight the positive momentum and dedication within our […]

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Grange Primary School Ofsted report | Marches Academy Trust

27th February 2024 News

Grange Primary School Celebrates Achieving 'Good' with 'Outstanding' in Key Areas

Grange Primary School is delighted to announce its recent achievement of a ‘Good’ rating with 2 areas of ‘Outstanding’ in behaviour and attitudes, as well as personal development, following a recent inspection by Ofsted. The school is immensely proud of this recognition, which underscores its commitment to providing a nurturing and enriching environment where pupils […]

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SJT School Ofsted report | Marches Academy Trust

29th January 2024 News

Outstanding Ofsted Report for Sir John Talbot's School

Sir John Talbot’s School Celebrates Incredible Ofsted Report with an Emphasis on Leadership and Personal Development Sir John Talbot’s School is delighted to announce its recent Ofsted rating of “Good,” with two “Outstanding” areas: Leadership and Management, and Personal Development. This reflects the unwavering commitment to excellence, inclusivity, and holistic education that defines the ethos […]

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HAF Winter programme banner | Marches Academy Trust

8th January 2024 News

A winter to remember: The Marches Academy Trust's successful HAF programme

Thanks to the support of Shropshire Council and Telford & Wrekin Council, with funding from the Department for Education; The Marches Academy Trust proudly hosted Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programmes this winter for children and young people across our communities. Throughout the Christmas holidays, our Trust, in partnership with the 4 All Foundation, ran several HAF programmes […]

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MMAT CSR Shrewsbury Food Hub | Marches Academy Trust

7th December 2023 News

The Marches Academy Trust Joins Shrewsbury Food Hub in Community Support

Our team at The Marches Academy Trust recently partnered with Shrewsbury Food Hub, contributing to their impactful work in the community. As part of our commitment to “Working today to protect tomorrow” – a Trust strategic priority, members of our Shared Services Team spent a day preparing tasty meals from surplus food. This initiative not […]

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Case Studies | Marches Academy Trust

27th November 2023 News

Lower Heath CE Primary School Achieves Good Ofsted Rating

Lower Heath CE Primary School is thrilled to announce the exceptional outcome of its recent Ofsted inspection. The school has been rated “Good” in all areas, showcasing its commitment to providing a high-quality education for its children. This remarkable achievement reflects the dedication and hard work of the school’s staff, children, and the entire school […]

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4 All Foundation, charitable initiative news banner | Marches Academy Trust

22nd November 2023 News

The Marches Academy Trust creates a charitable initiative - 4 All Foundation

The Marches Academy Trust is excited to introduce its newly established independent, registered charity, 4 All Foundation. The Foundation is dedicated to delivering local, accessible activities, projects and initiatives to support the needs and aspirations of communities across Shropshire and Telford and Wrekin. As a multi-academy sponsor in Shropshire, the Marches Academy Trust is committed […]

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Cross-Trust Icelandic Adventure | Marches Academy Trust

9th November 2023 News

Cross-Trust Icelandic Adventure

Year 11, 12, and 13 students from The Marches School, The Grove School, and Sir John Talbot’s School have recently returned from an epic adventure in Iceland – our first (of hopefully many) cross-Trust trips to the ‘Land of Fire and Ice’. They had an action-packed tour of the beautiful country with Travelbound – here’s […]

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