Allscott Meads pupil wins mascot competition
A primary school student from Telford has won a regional competition to name Network Rail’s latest safety mascot. Eight year old Alessia, from Allscott Meads Primary School, chose the winning...
Major library upgrade at Burton Borough School
Students at a Newport school are set to benefit from a new-look library that has been completely transformed and is expected to open before Christmas. The redevelopment project at Burton...
New £12 million Queensway site officially opens
A £12 million purpose-built facility for students with special educational needs and disabilities has been officially opened at Queensway Academy in Telford. Current and former chief executives of the Learning...
Exciting expansion plans at Crudgington Primary
A Shropshire primary school has revealed exciting refurbishment plans that leaders say will completely transform learning spaces for pupils. Crudgington Primary School is planning a £4.4 million investment which will...
Celebrating 20 years of Hadley Learning Community
Two decades ago, a circular building rose out of a field in Telford, and a community began to change. As Hadley Learning Community marks its 20th anniversary, past and present...
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...
First Ofsted inspection praises ‘strong’ standards at Allscott Meads
One of Shropshire’s newest primary schools has been praised for ‘strong’ standards of education following its first Ofsted inspection. Allscott Meads Primary School, which is run by the Learning Community...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Equation for Excellence: Maths Fest Sparks Collaboration and Competition Across Trust Schools
Charlton Academy was proud to host the third Learning Community Trust Secondary Mathematics Fest of the academic year, bringing together Year 7 and 8 students from across the Trust’s secondary...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Burton Borough student rows to charity success
A Newport student has taken part in a tough fitness challenge to help raise vital charity funds. Tusker Hanlon, who is in Year 11 at Burton Borough School, joined a...
Severndale students make trophies for national awards event
Students from a specialist education academy in Shrewsbury have produced a striking collection of fused‑glass trophies for a high‑profile community awards ceremony. Oswestry‑based home safety company Aico commissioned students from...
Matilda magic from Ercall Wood students
Students from Ercall Wood Academy in Wellington have earned rave reviews for their performances of Matilda The Musical, inspired by the much‑loved Roald Dahl story. The production, staged over three...
Students cook up a treat in Rotary competition
Students from Burton Borough School in Newport have been putting their culinary skills to the test as part of this year’s Rotary Young Chef Competition. The event was delivered in...
Red Alert: Burton Borough adds a splash of colour for charity
Burton Borough School in Newport was awash with colour, community spirit and compassion as students and staff took part in ‘Wear it Red Day’ in support of the Midlands Air...
Advanced autism accreditation for Queensway
Our Queensway specialist education academy in Telford has received National Autistic Society advanced accreditation, recognising its commitment to delivering the highest standards of support for autistic children and adults. The...
Trust, Community and Collaboration Celebrated at LCT’s Partnership Event with ACCA
The Learning Community Trust (LCT) welcomed guests, pupils and partner organisations this week for a special celebration event organised by Allsports Coaches Coaching Academy (ACCA) as the opening event in their year of celebration. Hosted at...
Year 11 ‘Rise & Revise’ breakfast sessions: supporting strong study habits and high achievement
New Road Academy’s Year 11 ‘Rise & Revise’ breakfast sessions have been a tremendous success since being introduced earlier this month, with students engaging in focused study as they prepare...
LCT Schools Celebrate Success During Attendance Week 2026
Learning Community Trust (LCT) schools across the region came together during the week commencing 12 January 2026 to take part in the annual LCT Attendance Week, an initiative designed to...
LCT Donation Leads to Inspiring Visit to Severn Hospice
Yesterday, our very own Admin Assistant, Adele, had the opportunity to visit Severn Hospice at their Apley Castle Hospice, following a recent fundraising activity at the Learning Community Trust. In...
Sowing the seeds of success at HLC
Green-fingered pupils from a Telford school have been sowing the seeds of success thanks to a generous funding donation. Hadley Learning Community Secondary School received £1,000 from idverde’s Community Investment...