About us
“Cornovii was the name given to the people of Cheshire, Shropshire and Staffordshire in Iron Age and Roman times. This is who we are, a local trust, in the local area providing support for local schools, children and families.”
The Cornovii Trust consists of 5 local schools:
The Cornovii Trust was formed on 1/9/2022, following the merger of two local and very successful Trusts. Alsager Multi Academy Trust (AMAT), consisting of Alsager Highfields Primary, Alsager School and Weston Primary schools, and Brine Multi Academy Trust, which consisted of Audlem St James Church of England Primary and Brine Leas schools. We are therefore a cross phase Trust, currently consisting of 5 schools all in Cheshire.
Our intention is to grow but only with like-minded partners who share our vision, values and principles and only with schools who are based in the regions of Cheshire, Shropshire or Staffordshire. Our intention is to always remain a local Trust, providing bespoke support for schools, children, families and communities in our three areas.
Values and Principles
- A family of schools that puts collaboration before competition
- A family not a chain in which we celebrate the individuality of each school
- We see collaboration as the best way to deliver school improvement
- A relentless pursuit of excellence for each school and for every individual
- We believe in investing in all our staff
- We will ensure that every child is valued and finds enjoyment in learning
- We will provide every student with the knowledge, skills, self-belief, and motivation to be successful in their learning and their lives
Respect and tolerance of all
We will ensure that everyone feels known, appreciated and valued
- Every school and every individual is of equal importance
- We are committed to serving the local context and community of each school within the Trust
Our Supportive Trust
We operate a full scheme of delegation, each of our schools are unique and retain their individuality. Our Headteachers and Local Governing Bodies lead the schools. The Trust’s role is to support them in doing that, through sharing resources, encouraging collaboration, providing additional opportunities for pupils and staff. Our objective is to make our great schools even better through our supportive Trust.
The Cornovii Trust are the roots and foundations, while all our different schools are the trees.
“As a local Trust, we believe in consistency in terms of high expectations and impact for all, without uniformity in approach.”
Richard Middlebrook
We are proud to work with the following partnerships and local networks:
