Since 2018, The White Horse Federation has worked hard to overcome the considerable challenges that have held back John Madejski Academy in Reading. The school and the Federation have been exploring all possible strategies to further improve outcomes for students at the school.
However, after considerable deliberation, the board of trustees has decided that John Madejski Academy would benefit from being part of a trust with links in the immediate surrounding areas to Reading. As such, the board has proposed that the school join the Greenshaw Learning Trust, which is well-positioned to support the academy on this next phase of its school improvement journey.
The proposed transfer of John Madejski Academy to the Greenshaw Learning Trust will enable the school to benefit from close collaboration with the Trust’s other schools. This proposal will now be considered by the Regional Director on behalf of the Secretary of State for Education in October, with advice from the Headteacher Advisory Board.
Dan Nicholls, CEO of The White Horse Federation, said: “At The White Horse Federation, our goal has, and always will be, to do what is best for the young people we support, and this decision was made with the school’s students at the forefront of our minds. The Greenshaw Learning Trust shares our values and commitment to providing the very best education for students and has the ability to continue our work to transform John Madejski Academy into an outstanding school.”
Will Smith, CEO of the Greenshaw Learning Trust, said: “We would welcome John Madejski Academy into the Greenshaw family. Close collaboration with our other schools and the wider Trust will ensure that John Madejski Academy will continue on its improvement journey. We are ambitious for all our schools and their students, and we are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment to enable every young person to fulfill their potential.”
The White Horse Federation and the Greenshaw Learning Trust are planning to consult with staff, parents, and the school’s wider community on the proposal. Details of this consultation will be shared with stakeholders shortly. Confirmation of the transfer of John Madejski Academy to the Greenshaw Learning Trust is subject to approval from the DfE Regional Director.