Growing Together Through Shared Purpose and Distinctive Identity
At The Park Academies Trust, we believe that strong communities are built not by placing schools under the same banner, but by working together toward shared purpose. As our family grows, including welcoming Church of England schools, we are strengthened by the diversity of backgrounds, traditions and experiences that each school brings.
Our values, ambition, courage, respect and integrity, shape the way we build this community. They guide how we welcome new schools and how we ensure every partner feels both fully themselves and fully part of something bigger.
We know that belonging is not created simply by sitting in the same training session or attending the same event. These moments matter, but they are only the beginning. True belonging develops when we create together, when we tackle real challenges together, and when we achieve meaningful success together. It is through shared work, not just shared spaces, that a new collective identity emerges.
Church of England schools enrich our Trust with their strong ethos, spiritual heritage and community relationships. We honour and respect those identities, recognising the unique contribution they make to our wider family. This partnership has deepened our thinking and strengthened our belief that diversity of ethos enriches us all.
By focusing on the business of education, providing strong central support, leadership development and operational expertise—we create the conditions for the heart of education, our teachers, to thrive. When staff are enabled to do their best work, children benefit, and the whole Trust moves forward together.
Every shared achievement becomes a moment of belonging: a point where schools can say, “We did this together. This is who we are.” These moments matter because they build confidence, pride and a genuine sense of community.
As we continue to grow, we do so with intention and integrity. Bringing schools together must be done well—because belonging cannot be forced, but it can be enabled with care, clarity and shared purpose.
Together, we are building a Trust where difference is valued, collaboration is meaningful and every school can thrive. Inspiring futures, Empowering People.