Our vision for education is deeply Christian, with Jesus' promise of "life in all its fullness" at its heart. Thrive CE Academy Trust schools create an enthusiasm for learning that will shape children's lives and future chances, enabling them to grow into responsible and productive adults.
At Thrive CE Academy Trust, everything we do is driven by a simple belief: every child deserves an exceptional education and the opportunity to flourish. Our values shape not only the experiences of the pupils we serve, but also the way we work together as a family of schools.
Who We Are
Thrive is a family of five schools working across three local authorities, united by a shared vision, common values and an unwavering commitment to securing the very best outcomes for every child.
We operate as a single organisation, sharing expertise, capacity and resources so that every school benefits from the collective strength of the Trust. Through strong leadership, meaningful collaboration and high-quality central services, we enable school leaders to focus on what matters most: delivering exceptional education.
Our track record demonstrates that our model works. We have successfully opened a new free school, supported schools through significant improvement journeys and helped strong schools become even stronger. Schools retain their unique identity and place within their communities whilst benefiting from the opportunities, expertise and support that come from being part of Thrive.
At the heart of our success is a culture built on trust, collaboration and shared accountability, where schools support one another and success is shared across the Trust.
Our Ambition
Our ambition to grow is driven by purpose, not scale.
We believe every school should have access to the benefits of belonging to a high-performing, values-led Trust. Our ambition is therefore to extend our impact, enabling more children, staff and communities to benefit from the opportunities that Thrive provides.
As we grow, we envisage a network of local Thrive Hubs, bringing schools together within their communities whilst remaining connected through a shared vision, shared values and collective responsibility. This approach combines strong local leadership with the expertise, capacity and support of a thriving family of schools.
Our aspiration is simple: to ensure that more children attend great schools, more staff thrive within collaborative and high-performing teams, and more communities experience the benefits of schools working together with a shared sense of purpose.
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Belonging Believing Becoming
Our desire to grow is built upon our faith foundations. To grow a child is a privileged calling, and to grow a family of schools requires the same careful stewardship, strong relationships and shared commitment to excellence.
Belonging
Schools in Thrive:
- Remain deeply rooted in the communities they serve.
- Benefit from being part of a larger family of schools where support, expertise and opportunities are shared.
- Develop a strong sense of collective responsibility for all children across the Trust.
- Work together to ensure every child, member of staff and family feels valued, supported and able to thrive.
Believing
Schools in Thrive:
- Share an unwavering commitment to securing the very best outcomes for every pupil.
- Foster a culture where children and adults are encouraged to recognise and develop their gifts and talents.
- Invest in continuous improvement, innovation and collaboration.
- Contribute actively to the success of the wider Trust through shared leadership, expertise and ambition.
Becoming
Schools in Thrive:
- Continually seek new ways to improve educational experiences and outcomes for pupils.
- Support and learn from one another through purposeful collaboration.
- Share knowledge, expertise and effective practice for the benefit of all schools.Use their strengths, creativity and autonomy to innovate and contribute to the collective success of the Trust.
Together, We are Stronger. Together We Thrive.
As we continue our journey, our ambition remains clear: to build a family of exceptional schools where every child belongs, believes and becomes all that they are capable of being.
Through strong relationships, shared values and a relentless focus on excellence, we will continue to develop schools that serve their communities well and provide life-changing opportunities for the children and families we serve.
We welcome the opportunity to speak with school leaders and governors who share our vision and would like to explore how Thrive can support their school, their staff and their community.
