As the year draws to a close, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the incredible progress and achievements across our Manor Hall family. From new facilities and national recognition to community initiatives and collaborative projects, 2025 has truly been a year of growth, innovation, and shared success.

Here are just some of the highlights:

• Merryfields School – Achieved Beacon Status, recognising exceptional practice and inclusive ethos.
• The Brades Lodge – Opened a brand-new building and welcomed more children than ever before.
• Shenstone Lodge – Partnered with Maverick Sport Ltd to open a new pool, now available to the community.
• Sherbrook Primary – Awarded the Gold Mark for Learning Outside the Classroom (LOtC).
• Adelaide School – Made Arctic history with the first-ever live assembly from Union Glacier.
• Cicely Haughton – Celebrated an Outstanding Ofsted report.
• Loxley Hall – Achieved its best-ever exam results, with numerous Level 1 and Level 2 passes in Maths and English across Years 8–11.
• Rocklands Primary – Received the Autism Specialist Award from the National Autistic Society.
• Chaselea Alternative Provision – Welcomed a new modular building to enhance learning spaces.
• Oakfield Lodge – Earned strong Ofsted ratings: Good in most areas and Outstanding for Personal Development.
• Manor Abbey – Pupils created and delivered gift bags for Stoke-on-Trent’s Centenary celebrations.
• Bailey Street – Reopened in September after a full summer makeover.
• Castlewood School – Completed an incredible health and safety audit, showcasing their commitment to a safe learning environment.
• Adelaide Heath Academy – Have been leading the way on our AI work across the trust
• Finch Woods Academy – Made major improvements to the building environment, creating a better space for learning and wellbeing.

Bright Spots: Collaboration Across the Trust

One of the most inspiring aspects of 2025 has been the way our schools have worked together. A standout example is Rocklands and Loxley Hall, who collaborated on teacher training sessions – sharing expertise and strengthening practice across the trust. This embodies our Bright Spots initiative, which taps into the wealth of knowledge within our community and ensures that everyone benefits from shared learning.

As we move into 2026, we celebrate these achievements and look forward to building on this momentum. Thank you to every member of our trust for making this year so remarkable. Wishing you all a joyful festive season and an exciting year ahead!

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