The 3-18 Education Trust welcomes three new schools in tenth anniversary year

The 3-18 Education Trust has welcomed three new Church of England primary schools – Clive, Prees and Whixall, as part of a merger with The Fields Multi-Academy Trust, taking the Trust community to fourteen schools across Shropshire. Clive, Prees and Whixall schools Clive, Prees and Whixall join eleven Shropshire schools as part of The 3-18 […]

Clive School goes green with Eco-Schools Green Flag award!

Clive CE Primary School is celebrating its latest achievement after being awarded the Eco-Schools Green Flag Award with Merit. Clive Bear, school mascot, proudly displays the green flag and plaque The school’s eco committee, comprising children from each class, dedicated part of their Friday afternoons last year to working through the award criteria and identifying […]

Visit our primary schools: open day dates for 2027 entry

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Are you searching for the right primary school for your child to join in September 2027? If you are looking for your daughter or son’s reception place, our primary school open days are the ideal opportunity to explore our schools and find the best fit for your child’s educational journey. For reception places in September […]

In the press: “We visit the north Shropshire village school that pupils describe as their ‘second family’ ” – Shropshire Star visits Whixall CE Primary School

“Nestled within the beautiful north Shropshire countryside is Whixall CofE Primary School that pupils describe as being ‘like a second family’ ” say the Shropshire Star. Children at Whixall CE Primary show off their nature-inspired work (Credit: STEVE LEATH / ICONIC MEDIA) From the Shropshire Star article: “It’s very much like an extended family,” said […]

In the press: “We learned all about a happy north Shropshire village primary school where every pupil gets a chance to shine” – Shropshire Star visits Prees CE Primary School

“Happy was the feeling exuding from the bubbly staff and smiling children at this quaint primary school when we visited in glorious sunshine” say the Shropshire Star. Children at Prees CE Primary show off their artwork (Credit: STEVE LEATH / ICONIC MEDIA) From the Shropshire Star article: “It’s the only primary school in Prees – […]

In the press: We visit the Shropshire village school at the top of a hill with a fascinating connection to 10 Downing Street – Shropshire Star visits Clive CE Primary School

“From its picturesque location to its strong community links,  Clive CE Primary School, with just 93 pupils aged between three and 11, has much to be proud of” say the Shropshire Star. ‘Aim High’ Clive School mosaic (Credit: STEVE LEATH / ICONIC MEDIA) From the Shropshire Star article: Asked what makes Clive Primary School special, […]

Visit our secondary schools: open day dates for 2027 entry

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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 secondary 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 secondary schools […]

New generation of aspiring teachers begins PGCE journey with 3-18 Inspiring Futures

A new cohort of aspiring teachers has begun their training journey with 3-18 Inspiring Futures Train to Teach. David O’Toole welcomes our new cohort of Associate Teachers with an introduction to our Trust Delivered through 3-18 Inspiring Futures Train to Teach, our PGCE programme combines the academic study of teaching and learning with practical classroom […]

GCSE Results 2026: Celebrating achievements across our community of Trust schools

We are proud to celebrate the achievements of our Year 11 students and share some of the outstanding GCSE results from across our Trust schools this year. Congratulations to all Year 11 students on reaching this important milestone after years of hard work, determination and commitment. These achievements reflect not only their efforts, but also […]