South Cumbria Multi-Academy Trust has welcomed its third school.

South Cumbria Multi-Academy Trust has added Vickerstown School and Brambles Nursery as members, joining Chetwynde and Ormsgill schools.

This month, the Department for Education told Walney's 180-pupil school  that its application to academise had been successful.

Headteacher David Holmes said he was delighted the school was now a formal member of the Trust led by Furness College.

He said: “We have been working with the team at SCMAT since last year when our governors unanimously resolved to join."

“Being part of a bigger network, will undoubtedly benefit the staff and pupils at Vickerstown long-term.

“We are already seeing progress through working with the other schools and SCMAT’s primary consultant on curriculum improvements and shared expertise in the SCMAT.”

The South Cumbria Multi-Academy Trust was focuses on pupils achieving their potential and gaining valuable academic and life skills. 

SCMAT CEO and Executive Headteacher Professor Andrew Wren said: “David and his team have worked closely with us through the consultation process and, as one of the first to join, are helping us to shape the future of our Trust. It is an exciting time for education across the area with people working together to bring about positive change.”

For more information:http://www.scmat.org.uk