OUR TRUST was formed in January 2020. 

We now have eight schools: Thornden, Highcliffe, Danebury and Crofton Schools, and Portswood and Tanners Brook Primary Schools, joined on 1 July 2024 by Isle of Wight's Carisbrooke College and Medina College (including VI Form).  We are delighted to be in discussions with a number of other schools also interested in joining.

OUR TRUST's purpose is courageous, transformative education for all.  Celebrating diversity and inclusion, our vision is to create and promote supportive environments that eliminate barriers to education and empower individuals.   

Our mission, quite simply, is to create One Trust – Our Trust through careful growth and sustainable school improvement; the development and embedding of a professional continuum; by attracting high quality trainees to our initial teacher training Inspiring Future Teachers programme; by nurturing talent; providing high quality development for all and ensuring that we grow our own inspirational school leaders. 

Our values are fundamental to how we work:  

Courage: We embrace challenges with bravery and resilience, empowering our pupils and our people to take bold steps toward growth and social mobility.

Ambition: We cultivate high aspirations for all, striving relentlessly to unlock the full potential of every child and individual in our community.

Excellence: We commit to the highest standards in teaching, learning, and leadership, ensuring exceptional outcomes and opportunities for every pupil.

Sustainable: We build a future-focused, sustainable environment that nurtures long-term growth, well-being, and success for our pupils and the wider community.

Equity: We champion fairness and inclusion, ensuring every pupil has the support and opportunities they need to succeed, regardless of their background.

Pupils First: We put pupils at the heart of everything we do, guiding every decision and action with their best interests in mind, ensuring they thrive academically and personally.

To help us navigate through our mission, we have adopted the five strategic pillars used in the Department of Education’s quality assurance model: High Quality and Inclusive Education, School Improvement, Governance and Leadership, Workforce and Finance & Operations.

Support us in our mission to empower every learner, working together with our communities to create a nurturing, ambitious environment where children can achieve, succeed, and thrive.