Ben Rhydding Primary School has officially joined the Trust, becoming the tenth school in its growing family of schools across West and North Yorkshire.
Known for its long-standing commitment to inspiring, challenging and nurturing children, Ben Rhydding Primary School brings a strong ethos focused on developing independent, empathetic, and curious young people. The school’s learning values, which encourage pupils to reflect on what they can learn, how they can contribute, and who they can become, closely align with MLT’s vision of empowering every student to succeed, excel and make a positive difference in their communities.
Joining MLT will enable Ben Rhydding to retain its distinctive identity while benefiting from high-quality professional development, enhanced educational provision, and the collective expertise of schools across the Trust.
Mr Peter Timms, Headteacher of Ben Rhydding Primary School said “We are excited to join Moorlands Learning Trust, which shares our values and aspirations for young people. This partnership allows us to build on our strengths while collaborating with colleagues across the Trust, sharing expertise, learning from one another and creating even greater opportunities for our pupils, staff and wider community.”
Ms Helen Williams, CEO of Moorlands Learning Trust said “We are thrilled to welcome Ben Rhydding Primary School to our Trust family. The school has an excellent reputation, a strong commitment to its community and a clear set of values that closely align with our own. We look forward to working together to share best practice, broaden opportunities and provide an exceptional education for every child across the Trust.”
The addition of Ben Rhydding Primary School marks an important milestone for Moorlands Learning Trust, strengthening its commitment to enriching the lives and opportunities of all learners through integrity, collaboration and empowerment.
