Charlton School launches phone-free initiative
Students at a Telford secondary school have started the new school year by taking part in a phone-free initiative. Charlton School, in Wellington, has launched the new project as part of its commitment to creating a calm, focused and distraction-free learning environment. Principal Sarah Barton said all the students had received a personal Yondr pouch […]
Trust celebrates some of its best-ever GCSE results
The Learning Community Trust says it is ‘absolutely thrilled’ with the GCSE results across its schools in Shropshire – with increases in high grade achievements across a wide range of subject areas. Many of the schools have recorded their best results since joining the Trust, with 100 per cent pass rates in a long list […]
Exceptional Key Stage 2 SATs results for our primary schools
Primary schools across the Learning Community Trust are celebrating an outstanding set of Key Stage 2 SATs results, with every school exceeding national expectations. The Trust runs five primary schools across Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin: Hadley Learning Community, Wrekin View in Wellington, Lantern at Ketley Bank, Crudgington, and Allscott Meads. SATs tests measure how […]
Powerful anti knife crime message from HLC students
Students from a Telford school’s theatre company have taken centre stage to deliver an important anti-knife crime message. Hadley Learning Community’s ImpACT Theatre Company delivered an emotionally-charged performance of their original production, No Knives Save Lives. The special fundraising event was held in support of The Ben Kinsella Trust – a leading national charity dedicated […]
Trust awards celebrate remarkable students
The Learning Community Trust celebrated the outstanding achievements of the ‘class of 2026’ at its first ever student awards night. Students, staff, families and community partners came together at the Mercure Telford Centre Hotel to recognise pupils who have shown resilience, creativity, leadership, kindness and academic excellence this year. The Trust operates more than a […]
New 3G pitch opens at Burton Borough
A new 3G pitch has officially opened at Burton Borough School in Newport, marking a major boost for sport and physical activity in the town. Designed as a community hub for both education and community sport, the pitch will be used by pupils during the school day and will also be available to local football […]
New Road students raise the roof at music showcase
Students from a Telford school wowed the audience as they took to the stage as part of a live music showcase. Two bands from New Road Academy in Wrockwardine Wood shone as they performed in the gig held at The Firefly in Oakengates, which was organised by Telford College and Telford & Wrekin Music. Ben […]
Charlton pupils are ‘well prepared for life in modern Britain’
Pupils at Charlton School are ‘well prepared for life in modern Britain’ and proud of their school community, according to a new Ofsted report. The Wellington-based schoolis described as an ‘open, friendly and respectful community’ where pupils thrive. The report, based on an inspection last month, cited a ‘renewed drive for improvement’ under Charlton’s new-look […]
Burton Borough retains its litter-picking title
Students from a Newport school have been crowned winners of a competition that helps to clean up local communities – for the third time in a row. The team from Burton Borough School took part in the Telford & Wrekin Schools Litter Picking Competition joining eight other schools and around 80 pupils altogether. Headteacher Caroline […]
Poetry in motion for talented HLC student
A Telford student is celebrating after reaching the finals of the inaugural National Young Poet Laureate competition. Zoe Sniadecka is a Year 9 student at Hadley Learning Community, and her success places her among the most promising young writers in the country. Director of Literacy Sandra Towers said Zoe competed against an exceptionally strong field […]