Ben Rhydding Primary School Academy Consultation

Local school begins formal consultation on academy status

Ben Rhydding Primary School has announced the start of a three-week formal consultation period regarding its proposed conversion to academy status and joining the Moorlands Learning Trust.

Consultation details

The consultation period will provide an opportunity for parents, staff, and the wider community to provide feedback on the proposed change. This process is part of the school’s consideration to become an academy, which would involve joining the Moorlands Learning Trust.

What is an academy?

Academies are state-funded schools in England which operate independently of local authority control. They have greater autonomy over their curriculum, finances, and governance compared to maintained schools.

Next steps

• The consultation will last for three weeks, allowing stakeholders to express their views.
• Following the consultation, the school and governing body will review the feedback before making a final decision.
• If approved, the school would formally join the Moorlands Learning Trust and operate as an academy.

Further information about the consultation and how to participate is expected to be made available by the school during this period.