The 3-18 Education Trust launches Belonging Council to shape the future of belonging across our Trust

Our Belonging Council is a new initiative which will bring our students and staff together to collaborate, share ideas and shape the future of belonging across our Trust. Belonging Council student members Our Belonging Council launched this week with students and staff meeting in person at The 3-18 Education Trust’s office in Shrewsbury. This was […]
Celebrating festive moments and community connections across our schools

From food bank fundraising and Christmas fairs to performing in the local community, students and staff across our Trust have embraced the festive season with energy and enthusiasm. In their own words, here are some of our favourite seasonal stories from our Trust schools. Bowbrook Primary School “Over the past week, every child at Bowbrook […]
Cal Knight appointed as new Headteacher at The Priory School

The 3-18 Education Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of Cal Knight as the new Headteacher of The Priory School in Shrewsbury. Students at The Priory School With 23 years of teaching experience, Cal Knight has excelled in both pastoral and curriculum leadership roles. Prior to joining The Priory School as Assistant Headteacher in […]
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, […]
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 […]
A snapshot of stories from our schools, staff and communities

As the school year draws to a close, we reflect on an incredible year at The 3-18 Education Trust with a snapshot of inspiring stories of student success, staff accomplishment and memories made with our communities. We wish all our students, families, staff and communities a wonderful summer, and look forward to what next year […]
Commemorating VE Day 80 across our family of schools

From themed menus and music to moments of reflection, on Thursday 8th May 2025 pupils and staff from across our family of schools proudly celebrated the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe day. Bowbrook Primary School “Celebrating and remembering VE Day with our friends from Shrewsbury School. A day of hope and liberation!” Coleham Primary […]
Building a thriving mathematical community at The Priory School

Innovative maths education charity Axiom Maths have highlighted Sara Thompson, Mentor and Maths Excellence Coordinator (MExC), at The Priory School in Shrewsbury for her inspiring commitment to nurturing mathematical talent. Maths Circle students at The Priory School Sara launched Maths Circles at Priory in September 2024, in partnership with Axiom Maths. Axiom’s mission is to […]