A new schools trust has been launched in Lichfield.
Greywood Multi-Schools Trust comprises of The Friary School, Queen’s Croft High School and Henry Chadwick Primary School.
The launch of the trust was attended by civic leaders and Lichfield MP Michael Fabricant.
The CEO of Greywood Multi-Schools Trust, Pat Hunt, said: “We are all very excited about our vision becoming a reality.
“The multi-schools trust is a local trust with the community at its heart.
“We intend to make sure our children and young people have an outstanding educational journey with a breadth of opportunities so as they can lead fulfilled and successful adults.”
The Friary School’s move to become part of the trust has come at the same time as it pushes ahead with plans to become an academy.
However, the plans led to proposals to close Friary Grange Leisure Centre – a decision which is currently under review.
But the schools hope the decision to become part of a trust will create a bright future.
Conservative MP Mr Fabricant said: “It is great that these three schools have come together and most importantly that the trust will remain local to Lichfield with a strong sense of community.”
The launch event was held at the trust’s headquarters at The Friary School on Eastern Avenue.
