What belonging means to our students

To mark the launch of The 3-18 Education Trust’s Belonging Framework, we invited students from across our schools to share what belonging means to them. In collaboration with our schools, we organised a Trust-wide creative competition, encouraging students to express their views on belonging through a variety of mediums. The Belonging Framework, introduced at the […]
Inaugural Trust People Awards honours outstanding staff contributions

At this year’s conference, we announced the winners of The 3-18 Education Trust People Awards – our first peer-nominated awards celebrating colleagues who embody our Trust values and priorities. Laura Taylor, Director of HR, hosted this year’s awards Celebrating our staff community Laura Taylor, Director of HR at The 3-18 Education Trust hosted the awards […]
New Headteacher appointed at St Martins 3-16 School

The 3-18 Education Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of Alison Pope as the new Headteacher of St Martins 3-16 School. Alison Pope, Headteacher at St Martins 3-16 School (Photo: Shropshire Star) Alison Pope is a dedicated and dynamic educator with over 20 years’ of experience as a Headteacher and senior leader at schools […]
Celebrating the power of belonging at The 3-18 Education Trust’s annual conference

Over 570 teachers, support staff and governors from fourteen Shropshire schools came together at Telford International Centre on Monday 3rd November for The 3-18 Education Trust’s annual staff conference. Colleagues from across our community of schools enjoying the keynote speaker This year’s conference celebrated the power of belonging and the role each of us […]
A Night at the Musicals: Trust students shine in dance spectacular

Over 100 students from across The 3-18 Education Trust’s primary and secondary schools came together in October for A Night At The Musicals—an inspiring evening of dance, music and performance. Performers from seven schools across our Trust With performers aged four to sixteen, the show was a wonderful celebration of belonging and showcased the journey […]
Second Trust music event unites young musicians in performance

On Friday 19th September, Thomas Adams School hosted The 3-18 Education Trust’s second Music Event, welcoming pupils and staff from Hodnet Primary School and The Priory School. Performers from schools across our Trust Instrumentalists from across The 3-18 Education Trust formed a massed orchestra, conducted by Rebecca Heywood, Director of Music at Thomas Adams School, […]
Our primary school open days for 2026 entry

Are you searching for the right primary school for your child to join in September 2026? If you are looking for your daughter or son’s reception place, our open days are the ideal opportunity for you to explore our schools and find the best fit for your child’s educational journey. For reception places in September […]
Our secondary school open days for 2026 entry

Is your daughter or son making the transition from primary to secondary school next year? Our open days are the ideal opportunity for you to explore our schools and find the best fit for your child’s educational journey. We may be only a few weeks into the new academic year, but our schools are already […]
In the press: “New headteacher leading the way to a new era at Shropshire’s first all-through school” – Inside St Martins School

Headteacher Alison Pope spoke to the Shropshire Star about the unique features of St Martins School which caters to children from ages 3 – 16 years. Sisters at St Martins School (from left) Afia, Adowa, Aku and Amafra Otuo-Serebour. (Credit Shropshire Star) Alison commented: “The stand-out thing for me is that as soon as you […]
GCSE Results 2025: Celebrating achievements across our schools

As the academic year draws to a close, we are proud to showcase some of the outstanding GCSE results from across our schools. Congratulations to all Year 11 students on the culmination of many years of hard work and dedication! We also take time today to recognise the invaluable contributions of our staff, and the […]