Penny Lyall, Headteacher at Hodnet Primary School, talks about Trust-wide initiatives providing opportunities for students and staff alike.
"Hodnet School is proud to be part of The 3-18 Education Trust. Since becoming part of the team, we have further developed our local school connections and secondary partnerships.
“Our children have participated in valuable Trust-wide events, such as being in a musical orchestra, dancing and performing, and thinking outside the box with enterprise events – all of which have provided opportunities for our pupils to shine.
“As a staff team, we have a strong sense of belonging on a large scale through our collaboration as a Trust.
“We have supported others through consultant posts and felt supported through change, which creates security and ambition in equal parts. As an ambitious school, we strive for success and very much look forward to the next 10 years!”
Penny Lyall, Headteacher, Hodnet Primary School
Pupils from Hodnet Primary School participated in a Trust-wide orchestra performance, and a joint art event in celebration of David Attenborough’s 90th birthday in 2026.
About Hodnet Primary School
Hodnet Primary School joined The 3-18 Education Trust in February 2024.
Our rural village location enables us to have strong local community links and a deep sense of pride in our beautiful setting with extensive grounds in which to learn and grow.
We are a happy and successful school where pupils achieve well. We take great pride in our exciting, caring and welcoming school.
Our staff team is constantly in pursuit of excellence; we are a well experienced, dedicated and passionate team who set high expectations for our pupils and have the wellbeing and safeguarding of all at the heart of all that we do.
Ensuring that every child is happy and given the opportunities to achieve their potential is our priority.
Notes for editors
The 3‑18 Education Trust is a Shropshire‑based Multi‑Academy Trust providing a high quality, aspirational education from early years through to post‑16.
Our Trust comprises fourteen schools bringing together a vibrant and diverse community of over 6,200 students, 900 teaching and support staff and 84 local committee members.
September 2026 marks ten years of The 3-18 Education Trust, from the founding schools of Priory and St Martins in 2016 to our growing Shropshire-wide community of schools today.
This year we celebrate Our Trust at 10 recognising ten years of collaboration, growth and shared ambition across our Trust and community of schools.
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