On 7th February 2025, a letter was sent to all parents and members of our community to inform them of proposed changes to the status of Crosshall Junior School.

This started the process of the Governing Body of Crosshall Junior School consulting on whether the school should join Meridian Trust.  Crosshall Infant School is also undergoing the same process.

 

Update 28th March 2025: 

Whole School: Consultation to Change the Status of Crosshall Junior School – Outcome Summary

We recently concluded a consultation regarding the proposed transfer of Crosshall Junior School to Meridian Trust, which ran from 7^th February to 14^th March 2025.  We would like to thank everyone who participated.

The consultation process involved a wide range of stakeholders, including parents and carers, staff (teaching and support), unions representing school staff, the local authority, Meridian Trust, and local schools; all of whom provided valuable input and feedback on the proposed transfer.

 

Key points:

• Three consultation events were held, with two in-person sessions and one online.
• A total of 25 survey responses were received: 14 in support, 8 opposed, and 3 uncertain.
• Concerns raised primarily focused on potential changes to the school’s identity, financial considerations, and the Trust’s local knowledge.
• The overall response was positive, with Meridian Trust addressing concerns based on its values and prior successful school transfers.

 

Next Steps

The school’s Governing Body will review all feedback and concerns raised during the consultation.

Following the review, a final decision will be made regarding the school’s transfer to Meridian Trust.  This decision will be communicated to staff, parents and carers, and all other stakeholders.

We are grateful for the input received and will continue to keep the school community informed as we move forward.  Should you have any further questions, please contact the school office.

 

Update 25th April 2025:

Whole School: Consultation to Change the Status of Crosshall Junior School – Comments Summary

View the summary document from the school's Governing Body covering the feedback and concerns raised during the consultation at the bottom of this page.

Given the overall positive response to the consultation and their review of comments raised, the Governing Body have decided to continue the process of working to join Meridian Trust.