Eggar’s School in Alton joined the Weydon Multi Academy Trust on February 1.

Eggar’s has joined secondary schools Weydon, Farnham Heath End, Woolmer Hill, Frogmore College and Rodborough, Crondall and Beacon Hill primary schools, The Ridgeway, The Abbey, The Park, Clifton Hill and Brooklands special schools, and the trust’s school-centred initial teacher training provider, which collectively form the Weydon Multi Academy Trust.

Trust chief executive John Winter said: “As highly regarded educational providers we are excited about the increased opportunities that will result from this development, both for staff and students.

“Eggar’s School joining us will build capacity and resources for all in the trust. We are proud of the way in which our schools work together to provide excellent educational opportunities for all, embracing new technologies and building world class sports and creative arts facilities.

“By coming together we can create specialists in every element of school life. We have worked closely with Eggar’s School over the last 12 months and I am thrilled to be welcoming the school community into our thriving family of schools.

“The leadership and staff at Eggar’s School have created a caring, family environment while being committed to the highest aspirations for all the students in their care.

“The trust is looking forward to working alongside the leadership of the school to improve even further on these firm foundations to create alignment with Weydon Multi Academy Trust expectations, raising student attainment and aspirations even further.”

Eggar’s School headteacher Sarah Holman said: “We are delighted to be joining Weydon Multi Academy Trust as we are excited to collaborate with colleagues in other schools and be part of something bigger than ourselves.

“We hope we can contribute positively to the ongoing growth and success of the trust for the benefit of the students in all our schools.”