Academy Conversion
Academy Conversion
The DfE Regional Director has approved the choice of Star Academies to become the sponsor of Eldon Primary School and the school will now begin the process of converting to become an academy within the Star network.
Star is a mixed Multi-Academy Trust, running a diverse group of schools across the country. There are currently 36 schools within Star working together in five regions across the country known as Star Partnerships.
Star is a high achieving Multi-Academy Trust. Star schools enjoy some of the best performance results in the DfE school league tables and, year upon year, Star pupils secure the lowest absence rates in England. All Star schools share a commitment to a child-centred vision and focus on educational excellence, character development and service to local communities. Star also supports many more schools and aspiring leaders through school improvement and leadership training via the Star Talent Academy. Eldon Primary School will benefit from a national network of support, resources and opportunities, as we continue to improve educational standards for our students. The trust is also a founder partner of the flagship National Institute of Teaching and has a reputation for inclusivity and civic leadership as well as high academic standards.
You can find out more about Star here http://www.staracademies.org
Stakeholder Engagement
As part of the proposal to become an academy, there was a seven-week engagement exercise in which parents, carers, staff, members of the Interim Executive Board (IEB) and other stakeholders were able to state their views on the proposal to convert to academy status.
The engagement period ran from Friday 29 November 2024 to Friday 17 January 2025. A Stakeholder Engagement report will be published in due course.
Over the coming weeks, we will provide regular information and updates to parents, carers and other stakeholders through this website, as well as updating the FAQ document below as the engagement exercise progresses.
Beyond this formal engagement period, we will continue to work closely with parents, carers and the local community and welcome your on-going feedback. You can contact us by emailing projects@staracademies.org or by calling 0330 313 9900.
