Working in Partnership

At Thringstone Primary School, we believe education works best when schools work together. Even as a stand-alone academy, we choose to partner with others to strengthen our practice, develop our staff and create meaningful experiences for our children.

We are proud to be part of a local trust of schools and are also building wider links across the region. This outward-facing mindset helps us stay reflective, collaborative and ambitious for every pupil.

The Collaborative Partnership Charitable Trust

We are one of five schools in the Collaborative Partnership Charitable Trust, a group formed by Headteachers in 2012 and registered as a charity in 2022. The other schools are:

• Whitwick St John the Baptist CE Primary School

• All Saints CE Primary School

• New Swannington Primary School

• Warren Hills Community Primary School

Each school keeps its unique identity but shares a common goal - to work and grow together for the benefit of all pupils.

Children take part in shared events across the year, such as a teddy bears’ picnic for Reception, STEM projects, music days, and life skills workshops. Sporting festivals are also held between schools, offering a friendly alternative to more formal competitions.

Staff meet regularly to moderate work, share resources and learn from each other. Headteachers and Chairs of Governors work closely on self-evaluation and joint improvement work. It’s a true partnership based on trust, support and shared ambition.

Wider Collaboration

We also take part in joint projects with schools from the Loughborough Primary Academy Partnership (LPAP). This growing network offers more chances for subject leaders and senior staff to collaborate and learn from each other.

Why it matters

Being outward-looking helps us keep improving. It brings fresh thinking, shared learning and real opportunities for children and staff. Working in partnership is something we choose to do, because it makes our school stronger.