At Thringstone Primary School, we believe education works best when schools work together. 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 collaborative 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:
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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
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 are also proud to be part of the Charnwood and Coalville Collaborative Partnership, a network of fifteen 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, Outwoods Edge, Stonebow, St Bartholomew’s, Cossington and Robert Bakewell.
This collaboration brings together schools that share a commitment to high standards, professional development and strong community values. Headteachers meet regularly to share priorities and plan joint improvement work. Dedicated networks for Deputy Headteachers, SENDCos and EYFS leaders provide a forum for collaboration and professional growth, while subject leaders meet to deepen expertise and strengthen curriculum design.
This outward-facing collaboration helps us to reflect, stay current and continuously improve. Working in partnership is something we choose to do, because it makes our school stronger.
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.