You may be aware that the Diocese of Lancaster has been working closely with the Department for Education to agree a way forward for the Catholic schools in the Diocese to form or join existing Catholic Multi Academy Trusts. These Multi Academy Trusts will be formed by groups of Catholic primary and secondary schools who wish to join and work together.  

The Blessed Edward Bamber Catholic Multi Academy Trust has been identified by the Diocese and the Department for Education as a suitable Trust to take forward this vision for Catholic education in the Blackpool and Fylde Coast area. After careful consideration and preliminary discussion with the Diocese and other Catholic schools in our area, the Governing Body of The Willows Catholic Primary School has decided that they wish to explore conversion to academy status and, in particular, to join the Blessed Edward Bamber Catholic Multi Academy Trust (BEBCMAT) on 1st September 2024. 

We would ask that you let us have your views on The Willows Catholic Primary School joining The Blessed Edward Bamber Catholic Multi Academy Trust by emailing a Consultation Feedback Form to [email protected] by 3pm on Friday 8th December 2023 or by filling the form out via this button below.