In the press: Inside the Shropshire secondary school with a ‘relentless drive’ for the ‘highest of standards’ – Shropshire Star visits Lakelands Academy
Headteacher Mark Hignett spoke to the Shropshire Star about Lakelands Academy – a school at the heart of the Ellesmere community for generations. Music students at Lakelands Academy in Ellesmere. (Credit: STEVE LEATH / ICONIC MEDIA) Mark said: “We genuinely believe in every one of our children and set the highest of standards with aspirational […]
Ofsted praise Much Wenlock Primary School’s ‘highly welcoming culture, where all pupils thrive and feel a sense of belonging’
Staff and pupils at Much Wenlock Primary School and Nursery are celebrating the outcome of their recent Ofsted inspection, which saw the school achieve ‘strong standard’ and ‘expected standard’ across the board. Pupils enjoy reading time at Much Wenlock Primary School’s recently refurbished library Under the new, more rigorous Ofsted inspection framework, Much Wenlock Primary […]
The 3-18 Education Trust signs Armed Forces Covenant at RAF Shawbury
Staff and students from The 3-18 Education Trust visited RAF Shawbury on 11th June 2026 to sign the Armed Forces Covenant, marking our formal commitment to supporting Forces personnel, children and families across our Shropshire schools. Staff and students from our Trust schools during the visit to RAF Shawbury (Image courtesy of MOD) The Armed […]
Welcoming Lakelands Academy as the eleventh school to join The 3–18 Education Trust
The 3–18 Education Trust is delighted to welcome Lakelands Academy as the eleventh school in our growing community of Shropshire schools. David O’Toole, CEO The 3-18 Education Trust pictured with Mark Hignett, Headteacher at Lakelands Academy The 3–18 Education Trust is delighted to welcome Lakelands Academy as the eleventh school in our growing community of […]
Trust students collaborate to celebrate Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday
Students from across our Trust schools marked Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday by collaborating on a joint artwork celebrating care for the natural world and hope for the future. Each participating school has contributed hand‑painted prints, which will be brought together to form a large‑scale image of hands holding the world. At its centre, a […]
Halo Leisure and Much Wenlock Leisure Centre launch exciting partnership and major investment
Halo Leisure and Much Wenlock Leisure Centre have officially joined forces in an exciting new partnership aimed at getting “more local people more active more often.” Halo Leisure is now responsible for running the facilities at the Centre based at William Brookes School. Staff from Halo are joined by Ruth Shaw, Headteacher, and students from […]
Highlights from across our Trust: Spring 2026 newsletter
From the launch of our Belonging Council and investment in school facilities, to World Book Day celebrations and school awards, this term’s newsletter reflects momentum and collaboration across our Trust. Explore the latest news and reflections from across our Trust community in our spring 2026 newsletter. Read our spring 2026 newsletter A selection of images […]
Local housing provider support helps refresh library at St Martins School
Pupils at St Martins School are benefiting from a refreshed and welcoming library space thanks to the generosity of local housing provider STAR Housing. The refreshed library space at St Martins School The donation of new bookcases, bean bags and book vouchers is helping to restore the school’s library and learning hub as a calm, […]
Catering Star of the Year award winner celebrated at Thomas Adams School
Colleagues at Thomas Adams School came together last week to celebrate a well‑deserved achievement, as Louise Rotherham was named Academy Team Star of the Year 2025. The Academy Catering Team at Thomas Adams School celebrating with Louise At the end of lunch service, Louise was surprised by her colleagues with a special presentation recognising her […]
Our Trust schools ‘go all in’ for World Book Day 2026
From Pass the Book and book‑themed Bake Offs to Jack and the Beanstalk and author visits, schools across our Trust marked World Book Day 2026 with imagination, energy and a shared love of reading. Here, our schools share — in their own words — the creative ways books were brought to life in classrooms and […]