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Spencer Academies Trust welcomes Bispham Spencer Academy to its family of schools

The Spencer Academies Trust is delighted to welcome Bispham Spencer Academy in Toton, as the newest member of our growing family of academies. The school officially joined the Trust this month, marking an exciting new chapter in its journey of providing exceptional education to children in the community.

Bispham Spencer Academy is a flourishing primary school known for its high standards of teaching and learning, strong community ethos, and commitment to ensuring that every child reaches their full potential. Recently rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, with ‘Outstanding’ recognition for personal development, the school shares the Trust’s values of excellence, inclusion, and innovation in education.

By joining the Spencer Academies Trust, Bispham Spencer will benefit from access to a collaborative network of 26 other high-performing schools, greater professional development opportunities for staff and additional resources and support to enhance pupil learning.

The transition to academy status within the Trust will be smooth and seamless, with the school continuing to operate under the same leadership and retain its unique identity while benefiting from the additional support and expertise offered by the Trust.

Spencer Academies Trust is committed to ensuring that every child, regardless of background, receives an outstanding education. The addition of Bispham Spencer Academy further strengthens our commitment to excellence in education across the East Midlands.

Principal of Bispham Spencer, Andrea Goetzee, shared: “We at Bispham are really happy to have joined Spencer Academies Trust.  We chose to work with them because we share the same hopes and ambition for pupils and know that working together will continue to ensure the very best outcomes for every child."

Director of Primary Education, Kate Green, expressed her enthusiasm for the partnership: “We are thrilled to welcome Bispham Spencer Academy to the Spencer Academies Trust. The school has a strong reputation for excellence, and its dedication to nurturing every child aligns perfectly with our values. We look forward to working closely with the staff, pupils, and wider school community to support their continued success and ensure the very best opportunities for every child.”

Paul West, CEO of Spencer Academies Trust, also shared: “We are delighted to welcome Bispham Spencer to Spencer Academies Trust, having collaborated with the school over the last year, we have already forged strong professional relationships, based on shared values and the highest of expectations for children in our academies. Everyone at our Trust is looking forward to building on this work, and growing even stronger together.”

To learn more about Bispham Spencer, you can visit their website here.