We are delighted to inform you that our application to convert to academy status and become a member of a new, merged trust with the existing Pennine Trust schools, and South Craven has been approved and we can now begin working with South Craven Academy Trust, the Pennine Trust and our stakeholders and partners to realise our vision.

A key driver for forming this trust is the potential for all schools to work collaboratively, individual school identity and heritage is fundamental to our vision. The strong identities of all of the schools will be treasured and fostered within Apex.

In selecting a name, we were keen to acknowledge the feedback of the initial consultation process; avoid any geographical reference, which could restrict future growth; and reflect our shared values of ambition and collaboration. The name selected for the new trust is Apex Collaborative Trust