Billingborough Primary School joins Nottinghamshire-based Community Inclusive Trust Academies

A village school has become the latest in its area to join a multi-academy trust.

Billingborough Primary School last week officially joined the Community Inclusive Trust (CIT), a Nottinghamshire-based multi-academy trust which provides not-for-profit mainstream and special needs education

The trust said the school will benefit from ‘a wide network of expertise, shared resources, and innovative teaching strategies’ and will enhance opportunities for pupils, staff, and the wider community.

“We are thrilled to join CIT,” said headteacher Tom Thorpe.

“This partnership will allow us to build on our strong foundations and offer even more enriching opportunities for our children.

“With the support and resources of the Trust, we are confident that Billingborough Primary School will continue to thrive and grow.”

CIT runs eight mainstream primaries, including at nearby Osbournby and Caythorpe, seven special schools, and the LEARN SEND Hub, near Newark.

Billingborough was rated ‘good’ in its most recent Ofsted report in March 2019, following two previous outstanding overall ratings.

Peter Bell, the CEO of CIT, said “Their values align with our commitment to providing high-quality education in a nurturing environment.

“With Caythorpe Primary School already within the Trust, the addition of Billingborough creates a logical cluster of schools in the Sleaford area.

“The close proximity of these three primary schools will allow sharing of resources, professional development, and ultimately enhance outcomes for all pupils.”