Headteacher Mark Hignett spoke to the Shropshire Star about Lakelands Academy – a school at the heart of the Ellesmere community for generations.
Mark said: “We genuinely believe in every one of our children and set the highest of standards with aspirational targets. We challenge and inspire our students to achieve – and to do it with a smile.”
He added: “Education is much more than academic results. It’s about developing safe, smart, responsible and kind young people who make a positive contribution to society.”
Lakelands Academy became the eleventh school to join The 3-18 Education Trust in June 2026.
Read more of the Shropshire Star’s article at: The north Shropshire school striving for the ‘highest of standards’
Find out more about the school at: Lakelands Academy – The 3-18 Education Trust
Notes for editors
The 3-18 Education Trust is a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) of primary and secondary schools across Shropshire, with a community of over 5,000 students.
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