Education Two major city school trusts plan to merge next year

TWO major school trusts in Bristol are proposing to merge in 2026 in a move aimed at enhancing education, improving staff development and uniting communities across the city.

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Trust in Learning Academies (TiLA) and Cathedral Schools Trust (CST), which collectively oversee several schools in the region, have announced early-stage plans to join forces and form a single multi-academy trust. The proposed merger would create a combined network of 16 primary schools, one all-through school and four secondary schools.

The aim of the merger is to strengthen pupil transitions between primary and secondary education, create a more cohesive school community across Bristol, and unlock greater opportunities for both staff and students.

The new trust would be underpinned by a shared commitment to young people and families in the area.