At Thringstone Primary School, we believe education works best when schools work together. As a stand-alone academy, we choose to work in partnership with others to strengthen practice, develop staff and create richer experiences for our children.
We are proud to be part of the Collaborative Partnership Charitable Trust and the wider Charnwood and Coalville Primary Partnership. These partnerships allow us to work closely with a small group of trusted schools, while also benefiting from shared learning, support and challenge across a broader regional network.
This outward-facing approach helps us remain reflective, connected and ambitious for every child.
The Collaborative Partnership Charitable Trust
We are one of five schools in the Collaborative Partnership Charitable Trust, a local group formed by Headteachers in 2012 and registered as a charity in 2022. Each school retains its own identity while working together to improve outcomes for children.
All five CPCT schools are also members of the wider Charnwood and Coalville Primary Partnership. This means we benefit from both close local collaboration and wider professional networks across the region.
The CPCT schools are:
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Whitwick St John the Baptist CE Primary School
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All Saints CE Primary School
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New Swannington Primary School
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Warren Hills Community Primary School
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Thringstone Primary School
Children take part in shared activities across the year, including Reception transition events such as a teddy bears’ picnic, STEM projects, music days and life skills workshops. Sporting festivals are also held between schools, offering inclusive and friendly opportunities alongside more formal competitions.
Staff work together regularly to moderate work, share resources and learn from one another. Headteachers and Chairs of Governors collaborate on self-evaluation, safeguarding practice and joint improvement priorities. This is a genuine partnership built on trust, challenge and shared ambition.
Charnwood and Coalville Primary Partnership
We are also proud to be part of the Charnwood and Coalville Primary Partnership, a network of 14 primary schools across North West Leicestershire and Charnwood.
The partnership includes: Whitwick St John the Baptist, Thringstone, New Swannington, All Saints, Warren Hills, Rendell, Hall Orchard, Holywell, Burton-on-the-Wolds, Hathern, Stonebow, St Bartholomew’s, Cossington and Robert Bakewell.
This partnership provides a broader forum for collaboration and school improvement. Headteachers meet regularly to share priorities, reflect on performance and plan joint work. Dedicated networks for Deputy Headteachers, SENDCos and EYFS leaders support professional development, while subject leader groups work together to deepen expertise and strengthen curriculum design.
The scale and diversity of this partnership bring fresh perspectives, strong professional dialogue and effective challenge, helping schools stay current and continue to improve.
Why it matters
Working in partnership makes our school stronger. It brings new thinking, shared learning and meaningful opportunities for both children and staff. Being outward-looking is a deliberate choice, and one that supports our commitment to high expectations, inclusion and continuous improvement.