Brindle Gregson Lane Primary School has officially become part of Endeavour Learning Trust, following approval from the Department for Education.

This transition to becoming an academy marks the beginning of a new chapter for the school and its community, offering fresh opportunities for students and staff, it has been claimed.

The school has joined Endeavour, which operates across South Ribble, West Lancashire and North Sefton and already has four secondary schools and two primary schools as part of the trust.

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Kulsum Esa, headteacher at Brindle Gregson Lane, said: “This is an exciting step forward for Brindle Gregson Lane. Our school has a strong foundation and being part of Endeavour enables us to continue delivering the highest standards of education while collaborating with colleagues across the trust.

“The trust shares our vision and values, and I look forward to the opportunities this will bring for our students and staff.”

David Clayton, chief executive of Endeavour Learning Trust, said: “We are delighted to welcome Brindle Gregson Lane Primary School into the trust. The school has a well-earned reputation for providing high-quality, inclusive education, and we are excited to work together to further build on this.

“At Endeavour, we believe that by pooling our resources and expertise, we can create even more opportunities for students and staff to flourish, and we look forward to seeing Brindle Gregson Lane thrive as part of our family.”

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