Cambrian Learning Trust is pleased to share the news from across our schools.
Watchfield Primary School is proud to announce that it has been awarded the National Nurturing Schools Award by nurtureuk, following a rigorous assessment process last week. The award recognises the school’s unwavering commitment to nurturing the wellbeing and development of its pupils through a whole-school approach.
A wonderful evening of celebration for our Cambrian Learning Trust Character & Citizenship Platinum Award winners on Thursday 10th Juy, and honoured that the High Sheriff of Oxfordshire John May, CVO OBE DL was with us to present this year’s Platinum Award winners with their certificates and badges.
On Thursday 10th July we held our end of year presentations for the 2024-2025 cohort of Aspiring Leaders.
This was a celebration of the work and commitment they have shown all year towards their professional development. The programme consists of termly face-to-face focussed training/development sessions, and networking opportunities in between. Each Leader spoke for five minutes, showcasing the impact the programme has had on their subject/area of leadership.
St James have held the grand opening of their new outdoor classroom, named ‘The Cove’.
Folly View Primary School in Faringdon, part of Cambrian Learning Trust, is celebrating after being rated ‘Good’ in all areas in its latest Ofsted inspection, which took place in May 2025.
The Elms Primary School in Faringdon, part of Cambrian Learning Trust, is celebrating a strong outcome following its latest Ofsted inspection, which took place in May 2025. The school has been rated ‘Good’ in all areas, recognising the significant progress made since becoming a primary school in 2022.
Faringdon United Charity has funded a new sensory room, The Rainbow Room, at Folly View Primary School. The charity focuses on enhancing the well-being and educational experiences of children and families in the Faringdon area. https://faringdonunitedcharity.org.uk/
).png)
The April edition of 'Celebrating Cambrian is now out.
Larkmead School hosted a really successful tree planting on the 15th March. Staff, students and their families came together as a community to plant nearly 200 trees. This will not only serve in our efforts to tackle the climate crisis, but also to create a valuable learning opportunity for our students.
Wantage Church of England Primary School has been hailed as having a positive learning environment following a visit from Ofsted Inspectors. The education regulator found that Wantage has maintained high standards since being rated as "Good" in its last full inspection in July 2019.
Pupils and staff at St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, part of Cambrian Learning Trust, are celebrating the positive feedback received following a recent Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS).
.JPG)
On Saturday 1st February 2025, Cambrian Learning Trust and Vale Academy Trust officially merged.
Cambrian Learning Trust is an exempt charity and a company limited by guarantee, registered in England with Company Number 7977368.