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 […]
Crudgington footballers shine on a national stage
Young footballers from Crudgington Primary School have brought home bronze medals from the finals of a major national schools’ competition. The Pokémon Primary Schools’ Cup is the largest primary‑aged football tournament in England, involving more than 5,000 school teams and over 50,000 children. It offers pupils across the country the chance to compete, grow, and […]
New ‘dog mentor’ programme at Charlton School
Charlton School in Wellington has welcomed a four‑legged friend to the classroom with the launch of a new ‘Dog Mentor’ programme. Betsy, a five-year-old golden retriever, will be spending time with staff and students over the coming weeks as part of a nationwide initiative that trains dogs to be a positive therapeutic influence on young […]