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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.

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Marches Academy Trust and 4 All Foundation lead the way with youth clubs based in local schools

10th March 2026 News

Sparking Creativity with AI and Embedding Reading Strategies for Every Learner

Thank you to our team of facilitators who have worked tirelessly on writing and planning delivery of the workshops for the conference. Their hard work and commitment have been invaluable. In collaboration with our advanced practitioners, many of these facilitators were new to the role and eagerly embraced the opportunity to acquire new skills. Their […]

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10th March 2026 News

Capital Projects Updates

New Resource Provisions at The Grove School and The Marches School We are delighted to share that the local authority have committed to fully fund a new build at The Grove School, replacing the existing caretaker’s bungalow on site. The school has been selected by the local authority to host a new Resource Provision, reinforcing […]

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10th March 2026 News

Reflections on our Trust Strategy Conference

Following our recent Trust Strategy Conference, the power of collaboration was truly on display. It was great to bring together our Executive leaders, Department Leaders, Trustees, Governors and Clerks for a day of open, honest and high impact conversations. Our shared focus was simple but vital: ensuring our strategic priorities are not just words on […]

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10th March 2026 News

Marches Academy Trust Staff Honoured with Shropshire High Sheriff Award

The Marches Academy Trust Inclusion (MATi) team is celebrating after being awarded the prestigious Shropshire High Sheriff Award, recognising their outstanding service to the community and their unwavering commitment to supporting vulnerable children, young people and families across Shropshire. The award highlights the significant impact of MATi’s work across the county, including their strong partnership […]

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10th March 2026 News

­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­We’ve just seen the return of our annual Varsity Dance Competition, hosted for the fifth year running at Shrewsbury School 💃🕺

Children from Longlands, Grange, Tilstock, Lower Heath and Oakmeadow came together to showcase their creativity, teamwork and impressive choreography. The atmosphere was full of energy, confidence and talent, with every school bringing something unique to the stage. A huge well done to all the children and staff involved for making this year’s Varsity Dance Competition […]

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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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